Jean C.H. Iu

The applicant sought judicial review of a decision by the Office of the Independent Police Review Director to screen out his complaint regarding alleged police misconduct.

The respondent screened out the complaint under s. 60(2) of the Police Services Act because it was filed more than six months after the events occurred.

The Divisional Court dismissed the application, finding that the respondent's reasons were adequate and its decision not to exercise its discretion to extend the time limit was reasonable given the 40-month delay and the nature of the allegations.

The applicant sought an order of mandamus requiring the Registrar under the Business Names Act to cancel the registration of business names containing his surname, registered by the respondent company.

The applicant argued the respondent lacked his written consent.

The Divisional Court dismissed the application, finding that an ongoing civil action between the parties regarding the sale of the applicant's business provided an adequate alternative remedy to determine the contractual right to use the name.