This paper provides an introduction to the rules of natural justice and the duty of fairness, which are essential to administrative law. Topics discussed include apprehension of bias in tribunal decisions, the impact of a breach of the duty of fairness, components of the right to a fair hearing, and more.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Administrative Law Fundamentals program in Edmonton on February 1, 2018 and in Calgary on February 8, 2018.