Tribunal Hearings/Decisions

Prohibition Against Photography/Recording

This is a reminder to news media and attendees that filming or photographing officers or participants, including witnesses at tribunal is prohibited anywhere inside TPS Headquarters in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act R.S.O. 1990.

This extends to the virtual platform, where taking screen shots or digital recordings of any kind during the proceeding is also prohibited.

Section 29(1) Subject to subjection (2), regarding Prohibition on photographs, recordings, dissemination, no person shall,

a. take or attempt to take a photograph, audio or video recording or other record capable of producing or transmitting visual or aural representations by electronic means or otherwise,at a hearing,

(i) of any person entering or leaving the room in which a hearing is to be or has been convened, or

(ii) of any person in the building in which a hearing is to be or has been convened if there is reasonable ground for believing that the person is there for the purpose of attending or leaving the hearing, other than in an area of the building designated by the tribunal for the purpose and with the person’s consent;

(iii) publish, broadcast, reproduce or otherwise disseminate a photograph, recording or record taken in contravention of clause

(a); or broadcast, reproduce or otherwise disseminate an audio recording described in clause (2)

(b). 2021, c. 25, Sched. 27, s. 3.

(3) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000. 2021, c. 25, Sched. 27, s. 3.