Which entity has authority to hear appeals about cemetery licenses?

• A. The Police
• B. The City Council
• C. The Tribunal
• D. The Ministry

Answer: (C)

The authority to hear appeals about cemetery licenses is vested in a quasi-judicial body that provides independent review of licensing decisions. This body, the Licence Appeal Tribunal, handles appeals under provincial acts like the Cemeteries Act, giving a formal hearing where evidence can be presented and a binding decision issued. This separation from the original decision-maker ensures impartial review of whether the license decision was proper and in line with the law. The Police are responsible for enforcement, not appeals. City Councils may issue licenses in some contexts, but the right of appeal is not to redo the decision there. The Ministry issues licenses but does not typically review its own decisions; the Tribunal provides an independent avenue for review.