The appellant sought a hearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding a Provincial Officer's Order requiring the cessation of active farming on specified fields to prevent sediment discharge.
The Director submitted that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction because the appellant failed to request a review of the Order within the statutory seven-day period.
The Tribunal found that the Order was deemed served on April 2, 2024, and the appellant's request for review on April 12, 2024, was out of time.
Consequently, no Director's Order was issued, and the Tribunal dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction under the Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Water Resources Act.