Category: 2019 (EN)

In April, the Ontario government announced it was winding down the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB). The CICB continued to receive applications until September 30, 2019. The CICB will process and adjudicate all applications received by September 30, 2019 before ceasing operations. Supports and services for victims of crime may now be accessed through the… Continue Reading CICB: News Release
CICB Update

Further to the Tribunals Ontario Memoranda setting out upcoming changes to the Assessment Review Board (the Board), dated July 3rd, 2019 and November 22, 2019, this FAQ is intended to assist in answering some questions. MEDIA CONTACT Janet Deline Tribunals Ontario Communications Media.TO-TDO@ontario.ca Subscribe to Tribunals Ontario’s News Releases

The Board has reviewed all stakeholders’ comments provided through earlier feedback and finalized changes to be implemented as of January 2020. Please refer to full changes as outlined in this memo . MEDIA CONTACT Janet Deline Tribunals Ontario Communications Media.TO-TDO@ontario.ca Subscribe to Tribunals Ontario’s News Releases

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: News Release
Toronto Hearings Move to Tribunals Ontario Mediation and Hearing Centre

In April, the Government of Ontario announced plans to transition the responsibilities covered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) into a new one-window access system for victims seeking financial assistance. As part of this transition, the CICB will continue to accept applications until 11:59pm on September 30, 2019. As of October 1, 2019, individuals… Continue Reading CICB: News Release
CICB September Update

Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce that effective August 16, 2019, it will be implementing a French Language Services Policy (FLS Policy) which applies to all 19 of its tribunals across three divisions: Environment and Land, Social Justice, and Safety, Licensing Appeals and Standards. Background Tribunals Ontario is committed to an active offer of French… Continue Reading SJTO: News Release
New Tribunals Ontario French Language Services Policy

The Tribunals Ontario Mediation and Hearing Centre at 15 Grosvenor St, Toronto, opened its doors to the public for the first time on Monday, July 29. The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) Toronto South office is now holding hearings and offering counter service on the first floor at the new location. The office at 79… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Toronto South Moves to Tribunals Ontario Mediation and Hearing Centre

A number of changes have been proposed to the ARB’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The public is welcome to review the proposed changes   and email comments and suggestions to the ARB Registrar, with the subject line Comments on Proposed Rules Changes. Feedback received between July 8, 2019 and August 2, 2019 will be… Continue Reading ARB: News Release
Proposed Amendments to the ARB Rules of Practice and Procedure Now Open for Comments

To continue improving its processes, the Assessment Review Board is proposing a number of changes to its Rules and some of its practices, outlined in this memo . The proposed Rules will be posted for review on our website on July 8, 2019. Explanatory Note Further to the Board’s memo dated July 3, 2019, please… Continue Reading ARB: News Release
ARB Proposes Changes to its Processes

The Ontario government has announced that the annual Rent Increase Guideline, the maximum percentage by which a landlord can increase the rent for residential tenants without approval from the Landlord and Tenant Board, will be 2.2% for 2020. For more information, please refer to the Rent Increase Guideline and the 2020 Rent Increase Guideline brochure.… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
2020 Rent Increase Guideline