General

s.2 — Liberal construction of Act and rules

Statutory Powers Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.22

Official text

2 This Act, and any rule made by a tribunal under subsection 17.1 (4) or section 25.1, shall be liberally construed to secure the just, most expeditious and cost-effective determination of every proceeding on its merits. ;

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Reproduced from Ontario e-Laws under the King's Printer for Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Statutory Powers Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.22 — Consolidation period: July 1, 2025 - e-Laws currency date (June 4, 2026). Always confirm the current version on e-Laws. General information, not legal advice.