Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal

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What is the Tribunal?

1. Introduction
2. Mandate
3. Mission Statement

Introduction

The Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) is an independent, quasi-judicial appeal body set up to hear appeals concerning matters in the agriculture and food industry.

Members of the Tribunal are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. They represent varied geographical areas in Ontario and have diverse backgrounds and expertise in areas relating to agriculture including production, processing, marketing, labour, farm implements, and/or drainage matters. The Tribunal usually sits in panels of three.

The Tribunal is supported by staff of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs assigned to the Tribunal.  The Tribunal operates independently of the Ministry.

The Statutory Powers Procedure Act governs the practices and procedures of the Tribunal. The Tribunal also has written rules of procedure.

 

Mandate

Constituted under Section 14 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act, the mandate of the Tribunal is to provide an independent, accessible avenue of appeal on a variety of agricultural issues under the following provincial statutes and have them heard by an impartial and knowledgeable Tribunal:

• Agricultural Employees Protection Act, 2002;
• Agricultural Products Insurance Act, 1996;
• Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act;
• Animals for Research Act;
• Animal Health Act, 2009;
• Assessment Act;
• Beef Cattle Marketing Act;
• Commodity Board Members Act;
• Drainage Act;
• Farm Implements Act;
• Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act, 1993;
• Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001; and
• Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act (for appeals of decisions made under the Farm Products Marketing Act and Milk Act).

 

Mission Statement

To provide a fair and impartial hearing and decision process for those who are aggrieved by a direction, policy, order or decision, or who require the resolution of a dispute pursuant to legislation that falls under the mandate of the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal.

 

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For more information:
Toll Free: 1-888-466-2372 ext. 519-826-3433
Local: 519-826-3433
E-mail: AFRAAT@ontario.ca

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