The municipality appealed a judicial review decision that quashed a by-law restricting the transfer of standard taxi licenses to individuals holding a taxi driver's license.
The application judge had found that the municipality failed to hold a public meeting on the specific text of the by-law as required by the Municipal Act, and that the by-law was enacted for economic restructuring rather than health, safety, or consumer protection.
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, holding that the extensive public consultations held five years prior satisfied the statutory requirement, and that the by-law was validly enacted to promote health, safety, and consumer protection by encouraging owner-operated taxis.
