SCC rewrites standard of review framework for administrative law in landmark trilogy

By Cristin Schmitz ( December 19, 2019, 2:37 PM EST) -- In a bid to enhance clarity, predictability and access to justice in a muddled area of law that impacts many Canadians, seven of nine judges of the Supreme Court of Canada have collaborated to devise a new standard of review framework which emphasizes that courts should presumptively exercise deference when overseeing administrative decision makers, while also retaining “limited” scope for correctness review....