What does SPPA stand for?

• A. Statutory Power Procedures Act
• B. Standard Practice and Procedures Act
• C. Statutory Power and Proceedings Act
• D. Special Power Procedures Act

Answer: (A)

SPPA stands for Statutory Powers Procedure Act. This Ontario statute provides the rules for how tribunals exercise their statutory powers and conduct proceedings. It covers procedural aspects like service of documents, hearing timelines, exchange of evidence, and the requirement for reasons. In the Landlord and Tenant Board context, SPPA sets the process framework that keeps hearings fair and decisions aligned with due process. The acronym is formed by four words starting with S, P, P, A, which is reflected in the option that presents Statutory Power Procedures Act; the widely cited official title is Statutory Powers Procedure Act. Understanding SPPA helps you recognize when a procedural rule applies, distinct from the substantive rights at issue.