This is a list of tribunals in Canada. Tribunals do not necessarily have to be referred to as such in their title, and are also commonly known as "commissions" or "boards."Kuttner, Thomas S. 2020 October 26. "Administrative Tribunals in Canada" (revised). The Canadian Encyclopedia.
Tribunals in Canada are established by federal or provincial legislation, and generally refer to any persons or institution with authority to judge, adjudicate on, or determine claims or disputes. An administrative tribunal is a kind of quasi-judicial body that makes decisions on behalf of federal and provincial/territorial governments when it is impractical or inappropriate for the government to do so itself. Appointment to such tribunals is usually by order-in-council.
Federal tribunals Name"Canada (Federal)." CanLII. Retrieved 2021 April 24.Area of concernDescriptionCanada Agricultural Review Tribunalagriculture and agri-foodAn independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that reviews agricultural and agri-food administrative monetary penalties issued to those who have allegedly "contravened federal rules pertaining to: the import of animal and plant products; the humane transport of livestock; the use of pesticides; or the inspection of plants, animals and meats."Canada Industrial Relations Boardindustrial relationsPromotes constructive labour-management relations in the federally-regulated private sector by "overseeing the acquisition and termination of bargaining rights; resolving unfair labour practice complaints through mediation or adjudication; and assuring the continuity of services necessary to protect public health and safety in the event of a labour dispute."Canadian Broadcast Standards Councilprogramming of private broadcastersCanadian Cultural Property Export Review Boardcultural propertyThe CCPERB is an independent decision-making body that reports to the Ministers of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. It "determines whether cultural property is of outstanding significance and national importance."Canadian Human Rights Tribunalhuman rightsAn independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that inquires into allegations of prohibited discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act.Canadian International Trade TribunaltradeThe CITT adjudicates "trade remedy, customs, excise tax, and federal procurement cases." It also inquires into tariff and commercial matters for the Minister of Finance.Copyright Board of Canadacopyright lawPatent Appeal Boardpatent lawThe Patent Appeal Board of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, headed by the Commissioner of Patents, is an advisory body primarily concerned with the "review of rejected applications, the review of rejected applications for the reissue of a patent, and determinations of first inventorship in patent conflict situations."Competition Tribunalcompetition laws The CT is an independent specialized tribunal deal with such matters as mergers, misleading advertising, and restrictive trade practices.Environmental Protection Tribunal of Canadaenvironmental protectionFormerly the Environmental Protection Review Canada, the EPTC is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that carries out review hearings of AMPs and Compliance Orders issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Boardlabour relations, public sectorEstablished from merging the Public Service Labour Relations Board and the Public Service Staffing Tribunal, the board is a quasi-judicial statutory tribunal that administers the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems in the public service as well as in the institutions of Parliament.Immigration and Refugee Board of Canadaimmigration & refugee lawInformation Commissioner of Canadaaccess to informationThe Office of the Information Commissioner is concerned with the handling of access requests by federal institutions.Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of CanadaMutual Fund Dealers AssociationOccupational Health and Safety Tribunal Canadaoccupational safety & healthAs part of the Employment and Social Development Canada portfolio, this administrative tribunal provides support to appeals officers in occupational health and safety dealing with issues pursuant to the Canada Labour Code.Privacy Commissioner of CanadaPublic Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunalfederal accountabilityThe PSDPT is responsible for hearing reprisal complaints referred by the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner.Social Security Tribunal of CanadapensionsThe SST is an independent administrative body that makes quasi-judicial decisions on appeals related to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), or Employment Insurance (EI).Specific Claims Tribunal CanadaIndigenous land claimsThe SCT is an independent specialized tribunal tasked with deciding issues of "validity and compensation relating to specific claims of First Nations."Trademarks Opposition Boardtrademark lawThe Trademarks Opposition Board of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office conducts hearings and renders decisions pursuant to the Trademarks Act and Trademarks Regulations.Transportation Appeal Tribunal of CanadatransportationThe TATC provides a "recourse mechanism to the national transportation sector regarding administrative actions taken by the Minister of Transport and the Canadian Transportation Agency under various pieces of federal transportation legislation."Veterans Review and Appeal Boardveterans affairs The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) is responsible for providing support services and facilities to 11 federal administrative tribunals by way of a single, integrated organization. This organization falls under the purview of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
Provincial tribunals In areas with provincial jurisdiction, tribunals are administered by the provinces themselves.
Alberta tribunals Name"Alberta." CanLII. Retrieved 2021 April 24.Area of concernDescriptionAlberta Employment Standards Appealsemployment standardsFormerly called the Alberta Employment Standards Umpire until 2018.Alberta Energy RegulatorAlberta Environmental Appeal BoardAlberta Grievance Arbitration AwardsAlberta Human Rights Commissionhuman rightsThe AHRC is an independent commission that fulfills its mandate of fostering equality and reducing discrimination through tribunals and court hearings, as well as through the resolution and settlement of complaints.Alberta Labour Relations Boardlabour lawsThe Board administers and interprets Alberta's Labour Relations Code and other union-focused laws.Alberta Land and Property Rights TribunalFormed in 2021 from the merger of the Alberta Land Compensation Board, the Alberta Municipal Government Board, the Alberta Surface Rights Board, and the Alberta New Home Buyer Protection BoardAlberta Law Enforcement Review Boardlaw enforcementAlberta Public Lands Appeal BoardAlberta Securities CommissionAppeals Commission for Alberta Workers' Compensationworkers' compensationThe Appeals Commission, which is independent from the Workers' Compensation Board, is the final level of appeal for workers and employers who disagree with a WCB decisionCalgary Subdivision & Development Appeal Boardcity planningThe Calgary SDAB is a quasi-judicial board that hears appeals related to decisions made by the City of Calgary subdivision and development authorities.College of Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Committeemedical practiceLand and Property Rights Tribunalexpropriation, property subdivision, intermunicipal disputesMerger of the Municipal Government Board, Land Compensation Board, Surface Rights Board, and New Home Buyer Protection Board.Law Society of Albertalegal practiceMetis Settlements Appeal TribunalMétis settlementsMSAT is a quasi-judicial body that deals with land and membership disputes, as well as other matters related to Settlement lands.Office of the Information and Privacy Commissionerinformation & privacyPhysiotherapy Alberta College AssociationReal Estate Council of Albertareal estateSafeRoads Albertatransportation safetyAs the administrative adjudication branch of Alberta Transportation, this tribunal began operations on December 1, 2020, replacing the Alberta Transportation Safety Board. It is responsible for conducting reviews for provincial administrative penalties received by impaired drivers, and vehicle seizures.
British Columbia tribunals Name"British Columbia." CanLII. Retrieved 2021 April 24.Area of concernBritish Columbia College of Nurses and MidwivesBritish Columbia College of Oral Health ProfessionalsBritish Columbia Container Trucking CommissionBritish Columbia Employment Standards Tribunalemployment standardsBritish Columbia Hospital Appeal BoardBritish Columbia Human Rights Tribunalhuman rightsBritish Columbia Liquor and Cannabis Regulation BranchBritish Columbia Property Assessment Appeal BoardBritish Columbia Review BoardBritish Columbia Securities CommissionBritish Columbia Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunalworkers' compensationBuilding Code Appeal BoardCivil Resolution TribunalCollege of Dental Surgeons of British ColumbiaCollege of Pharmacists of British ColumbiaCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of British ColumbiaCommunity Care and Assisted Living Appeal BoardEnergy Resource Appeal TribunalEngineers and Geoscientists British ColumbiaEnvironmental Appeal BoardFinancial Services TribunalForest Appeals CommissionHealth Professions Review BoardInformation and Privacy CommissionerLabour Arbitration AwardsLabour Relations Boardlabour relationsLaw Society of British Columbialegal practiceOffice of the Registrar of LobbyistsReal Estate Council of British Columbiareal estateRegistrar of Mortgage BrokersSkilled Trades BC Appeal BoardSuperintendent of Financial InstitutionsSuperintendent of PensionsSuperintendent of Real EstateSurface Rights Board of British Columbia
Manitoba tribunals