Category: 2021 (EN)

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: News Release
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Services

On April 1, 2021, the Ontario government issued a further restriction to the Emergency Order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) effective April 3, 2021 for 28 days and on April 7th, a Stay-at-Home order for 28 days effective April 8th. After a review of the Emergency Order and the Board’s ability… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Emergency Order Province Wide Restrictions

Effective April 1, 2021, the Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) has a new Practice Direction on Communicating with the board. The CFSRB’s new practice direction aligns with Tribunals Ontario’s digital-first approach and provides guidance on the CFSRB’s expectations regarding communications. Some highlights of this new practice direction include: Where an applicant wishes to… Continue Reading CFSRB: News Release
Practice Direction on Communicating with the Child and Family Services Review Board

We are writing to provide an update on Electronic Document Format and Filing Requirements Guideline (“Guideline”) that the Board has established for filing documents electronically. Taking effect on April 1, 2021 the Guideline supports the Rules of Practice and Procedure and provides direction on how properly format and file documents with the Board. The Guideline… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Electronic Document Format and Filing Requirements Guideline

The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is committed to fulfilling its mandate of resolving property assessment disputes within the regular four-year assessment cycle, however, with the postponement of the general reassessment for the 2021 taxation year, the common understanding is that the current assessment cycle has increased to a five (5) year assessment cycle. We are… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Appeals Resolution Strategy – 2021 Taxation Year

Sean Weir, Executive Chair and Harry Gousopoulos, Executive Director of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement about the Ministry of the Attorney General’s Justice Accelerated Strategy: “Tribunals Ontario welcomes the investment from the government for this important project as part of its Justice Accelerated strategy. The case management solution will make our operations more efficient… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Statement on Ministry of the Attorney General’s Justice Accelerated Strategy

The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is offering landlords and tenants a new and convenient way to pay application fees. Beginning February 1, 2021, applicants can use a Visa, MasterCard or debit card to pay for most application types online. Applicants who pay online can also file their application by email. “Ontarians expect to be… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Launches Online Payment for Application Fees

The ARB continues to enhance its operations and processes using a digital-first approach to providing services. Some of the digital services we remind you to use are: Website – Our website is the main portal to access all information about the Board. By visiting our website you can: find information about managing the appeal process… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
ARB Digital-First Approach – Looking Ahead

Effective February 1, 2021, the Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) has a new Practice Direction on Scheduling Pre-Hearing/Mediations and Hearings, Rescheduling Requests, and Adjournment Requests. The practice direction outlines the CFSRB’s scheduling, rescheduling, and adjournment processes, and provides guidance about what the CFSRB expects of parties and in turn what parties can expect… Continue Reading CFSRB: News Release
New CFSRB Practice Direction on Scheduling and Adjournment Requests

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the Associate Chair appointment to the Assessment Review Board: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Bednarek as Associate Chair to the Assessment Review Board (ARB), effective January 21, 2021. Ken has over 30 years of experience in both private as… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Assessment Review Board