Jeffrey Aitkens

The appellant appealed a Review Decision of the Fire Marshal that modified an Inspection Order regarding a hoarding situation in his apartment.

The Order required the appellant to maintain a 1-metre clearance from ignition sources and ceilings, and to provide a 1-metre egress pathway.

The appellant argued the requirements were impractical for his small apartment and that he was unfairly targeted.

The Fire Safety Commission found the measures were necessary to ensure fire safety, reasonable, and clear.

The Commission confirmed the Review Decision and extended the compliance date as agreed by the parties.

The applicant alleged that the respondent city breached the Minutes of Settlement resolving a previous human rights application regarding priority seating on city buses.

The Tribunal found that the respondent breached the settlement by failing to install revised signage and complete driver training by the agreed deadlines, though it had since largely complied.

The Tribunal found no breach regarding the public awareness campaign or newspaper notice.

As the applicant did not seek financial compensation, the Tribunal ordered the respondent to complete training for remaining employees upon their return from leave and to issue a written reminder to drivers regarding priority seating policies.