Laws and regulations

Important Notice

May 22, 2025

Due to a potential service disruption at Canada Post, mail services may be impacted at our tribunals. In the event of a service disruption, parties are asked to use online options such as e-filing portals where available, or email.

If email or online options are not available, parties may also use courier services to send their documents. If you, or a party, are waiting to receive documents from a tribunal, email or a courier may be used.

If you have any questions, please contact the tribunals.

Learn about the laws and rules that affect the Ontario Parole Board (OPB).

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Legislation and regulation

Although provincially established, the Ontario Parole Board (OPB) has roles and responsibilities under both federal and provincial legislation applicable to corrections, including:


Practice guidelines

The OPB has established practice guidelines that govern its proceedings. These guidelines outline the OPB’s expectations of participants in its processes, and in turn, what participants in an OPB proceeding can expect from the OPB.