On appeal from a decision on judicial review, what is the role of the appellate court?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from The Architectural Institute of British Columbia v. Langford (City), 2021 BCCA 261 (CanLII):
On an appeal from a decision on judicial review, the role of the appellate court is to assess whether the reviewing judge identified the correct standard of review and applied it correctly: Agraira v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2013 SCC 36 at paras. 46–47.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the standard of review under s. 59(1) of the Rules of Appeal Court of Appeal for a motion of appeal against the decision of a judge on a question of mixed fact and law? (British Columbia, Canada)
What are the standards of review applicable to a judicial review of a decision made under the Rules of Review Act? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does the standard of review apply to a review of a Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal decision to which the decision was patently unreasonable? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does a judicial review decision by a chambers judge who failed to take the necessary steps to review a decision by the chambers judge? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the role of the Court of Appeal in reviewing a decision made by a statutory decision maker? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will the Supreme Court in BCSC 871 interpret the principles of the Court of Appeal in the context of the Canadian Court of Justice's decision on the doctrine of common law? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does a decision of appeal from a master be appealed from the Court of Appeal of the Master? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of review applied by an appellate court reviewing a decision of a trial judge concerning matters of custody and access? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the judicial review approach used by a court engaged in judicial review? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of review in appeals from decisions of masters of the court? (British Columbia, Canada)
