What are some exceptions to the general rule of a court on judicial review not receiving evidence?

Nunavut, Canada


The following excerpt is from Dylan v Law Society of Nunavut, 2020 NUCJ 32 (CanLII):

In Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada v. Canadian Copyright Licensing Agreement, 2012 CAF 22 at para 20, the court identified three exceptions to the general rule of a court on judicial review not receiving evidence: • background information that will assist the court in understanding the issues on judicial review; • to bring forward procedural defects that cannot be found in the record; and • to highlight the absence of evidence before an administrative tribunal.

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