Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the Associate Chair appointment to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanie Theoharis as Associate Chair of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), effective January 6, 2022. Jeanie has been the Acting Associate Chair… Continue reading HRTO
January 14, 2022
Statement on the Associate Chair Appointment to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Category: Latest News: HRTO
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April 20, 2021
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Services
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is seeking input on some of its forms, guides, rules and processes to improve its services and to facilitate timelier and more efficient dispute resolution. To better understand people’s experiences with a selection of the HRTO’s current documents and processes, the HRTO will be engaging virtually in oral… Continue reading HRTO
April 20, 2021
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Services
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November 16, 2020
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Electronic Hearings
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is seeking input on how it can improve electronic and teleconference hearings to help better meet the needs of the people who access its services. As part of Tribunals Ontario’s digital transformation, the HRTO is now conducting videoconference and telephone hearings as part of its “digital first” strategy.… Continue reading HRTO
November 16, 2020
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Electronic Hearings
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August 6, 2020
Statement on Associate Chair Appointments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Social Benefits Tribunal
Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on Associate Chair appointments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Social Benefits Tribunal: “I am pleased to announce the following two Associate Chair appointments to Tribunals Ontario. The appointment of Stacey Ferguson as Associate Chair of the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT), effective… Continue reading TO
August 6, 2020
Statement on Associate Chair Appointments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Social Benefits Tribunal
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March 13, 2020
Tribunals Ontario’s New Policy for Hearings
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Tribunals Ontario is taking action to safeguard the health and well-being of front-line workers and Ontarians, while continuing to ensure access to justice. Effective today, Tribunals Ontario is implementing a new policy to postpone in-person hearings and reschedule to a later date. Where feasible, alternative hearing options such… Continue reading TO
March 13, 2020
Tribunals Ontario’s New Policy for Hearings
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October 19, 2018
SJTO Recruits: Members and Vice Chairs
SJTO has posted for: Members (part-time) at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for various locations Vice Chairs (full-time) at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in Toronto and London These positions are posted on the “Advertised Positions” section of the Public Appointments Secretariat website. The competitions close on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Back to… Continue reading HRTO
October 19, 2018
SJTO Recruits: Members and Vice Chairs
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October 3, 2018
Practice Direction on New Case Processing System and Case Management Conference Calls
The HRTO has released a Practice Direction on New Case Processing System and Case Management Conference Calls. In the last year and a half, the HRTO has experienced an unprecedented 25% increase in its caseload, and receives about 4,500 new human rights applications each year. To address this increased caseload, the HRTO has implemented a… Continue reading HRTO
October 3, 2018
Practice Direction on New Case Processing System and Case Management Conference Calls
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December 21, 2017
Vacancy Notice – Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Practice Advisory Committee
The HRTO Practice Advisory Committee (PAC) has two vacancies for members who regularly represent parties before the HRTO. The PAC has an opening for one member who regularly represents respondents and one member who regularly represents applicants. The PAC is looking for people who are familiar with HRTO procedures and can contribute to the PAC’s… Continue reading HRTO
December 21, 2017
Vacancy Notice – Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Practice Advisory Committee
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November 7, 2017
New Videos Show What Hearings and Mediations are Like
New videos posted to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) website show people what a mediation and hearing at the HRTO might really be like. The videos can be accessed through the FAQs, Videos & Guides page. They are also featured as part of the “Mediation” and “During the Hearing” steps on the Application… Continue reading HRTO
November 7, 2017
New Videos Show What Hearings and Mediations are Like
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July 21, 2017
SJTO Child and Youth Division Launches Pilot at HRTO
The Child and Youth Division (CYD) was created by the SJTO to ensure access to justice for children and youth who come to its tribunals. In June 2017, the CYD launched a pilot project where child and youth cases from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario are streamed to a specialized panel of adjudicators and… Continue reading HRTO
July 21, 2017
SJTO Child and Youth Division Launches Pilot at HRTO