Beginning September 1, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is scheduling all future remote hearings by videoconference. SBT is taking a digital-first approach to dispute resolution to meet the diverse needs of Ontarians and enhance the quality of dispute resolution services but remains flexible in how it delivers services: If appellants do not have access to… Continue reading SBT
September 1, 2021
Social Benefits Tribunal Begins Scheduling all Remote Hearings by Video
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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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April 22, 2020
Social Benefits Tribunal Holds Hearings by Phone During COVID-19 Outbreak
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is holding all hearings by teleconference until further notice to provide access to justice in a fair and efficient manner, while protecting the health and safety of the people of Ontario. Telephone Hearings Hearings will continue to take place at the time noted on the Notice… Continue reading SBT
April 22, 2020
Social Benefits Tribunal Holds Hearings by Phone During COVID-19 Outbreak
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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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September 23, 2019
Toronto Hearings Move to Tribunals Ontario Mediation and Hearing Centre
On Tuesday, October 1, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) will begin holding its Toronto hearings at the new Tribunals Ontario Mediation and Hearing Centre at 15 Grosvenor St, Toronto. SBT hearings will no longer be held at 655 Bay St. The new centre offers an improved experience for the public with an information desk, natural… Continue reading SBT
September 23, 2019
Toronto Hearings Move to Tribunals Ontario Mediation and Hearing Centre
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December 12, 2018
SJTO Recruits: Members, Social Benefits Tribunal
SJTO has posted for: Full-time bilingual and unilingual members at the Social Benefits Tribunal for Toronto, London, Hamilton and Ottawa Part-time bilingual and unilingual members for various locations These positions are posted on the “Advertised Positions” section of the Public Appointments Secretariat website. The competitions close on Friday, December 21, 2018. Back to Social Benefits… Continue reading SBT
December 12, 2018
SJTO Recruits: Members, Social Benefits Tribunal
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October 24, 2018
Early Resolution Opportunities and Interim Assistance Now Explained in Video
Two new videos have been posted to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) website. The step-by-step animated videos, Early Resolution Opportunities: A Video Guide and Interim Assistance: A Video Guide, can be accessed through the Videos & FAQ page. They are also featured under the “Early Resolution Opportunities” and “Interim Assistance” headings on the Appeal and… Continue reading SBT
October 24, 2018
Early Resolution Opportunities and Interim Assistance Now Explained in Video
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July 1, 2018
Changes to Rules of Procedure and New Practice Direction and Form for Communicating with the Social Benefits Tribunal
Starting in July 2018, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) will progress to the use of electronic submissions from parties. The purpose of this is to improve the accessibility of the SBT by offering appellants another avenue of communication. Appellants still have the option of submitting documents by fax or mail. The SBT has added a… Continue reading SBT
July 1, 2018
Changes to Rules of Procedure and New Practice Direction and Form for Communicating with the Social Benefits Tribunal
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December 11, 2017
Parties to a Disability Appeal Can Soon Agree to Settle at the Hearing
Starting January 1, Social Benefits Tribunal appellants and the Disability Adjudication Unit of the Ministry of Community and Social Services will be able to agree to settle a disability appeal during the hearing. If the two sides agree on a way to settle the appeal, they will be asked to put their agreement in writing… Continue reading SBT
December 11, 2017
Parties to a Disability Appeal Can Soon Agree to Settle at the Hearing
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November 7, 2017
New Video Shows What Hearings are Like
A new video posted to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) website shows what a hearing is really like. The video can be accessed through the Video & FAQ page. It is also featured under the “At the Hearing” heading on the Appeal and Hearing Process page. SBT staff and adjudicators played roles in the video… Continue reading SBT
November 7, 2017
New Video Shows What Hearings are Like