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B.C. Supreme Court Imposes Costs on Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal for Procedural Fairness Breaches, Deviating from the “Traditional Immunity” Enjoyed by Decision-Makers

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In an unusual decision, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded costs against the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) following a successful judicial review application. The award rendered in J.T. v. British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal) signals a significant departure from the general principle that tribunals enjoy immunity from costs awards…