Category: 2023 (EN)

The LTB is actively working to improve service standards. This includes hiring more staff and adjudicators, and streamlining processes. We appreciate your patience while these improvements are underway. On average, L1 and L9 applications are being scheduled within five months. A Notice of Hearing will be sent to the parties before the scheduled hearing date.… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
Timelines at the LTB

Effective May 12, 2023, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has updated its primary intake form, Form 1: Individual Application and created a new Form 1G: Application on Behalf of Another Person(s) under Section 34(5) of the Human Rights Code. The revised Form 1: Is shorter in length Uses plain language Minimizes redundancy by… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Revised Form 1 and New Form 1G

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, and Harry Gousopoulos, Executive Director of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement in response to the Ombudsman’s Office Investigative Report into delays and case backlogs at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) released on May 4, 2023: “Today, the Ombudsman’s Office released its investigative report about service delays… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Statement on Ombudsman Ontario’s Investigation into Delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board

The Landlord and Tenant Board has a new technical support line for troubleshooting technical issues users may face while joining their hearing on Zoom. Hearing participants who have technical issues on the day of their hearing can email LTBHearingSupport@ontario.ca, or call 416-212-9064 (toll-free 866-769-7865). Staff will provide assistance so they can join their hearing. The… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
New LTB Technical Support Line for Zoom Hearings

Tribunals Ontario is enhancing access to justice for parties who have technology-related challenges by expanding the availability of Tribunals Ontario’s access terminal service from the current five hearing locations (Toronto, Hamilton, London, Ottawa and Sudbury) to almost anywhere in the province. Parties with an approved accommodation request because they do not have access to a… Continue Reading TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Introducing Mobile Access Terminal Service

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) has determined that it is necessary to extend the appointment of the current Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board (TBPSB) in order to continue to provide oversight of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and the delivery of police services to the community. Effective March 9, 2023,… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Extends the Appointment of the Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board

Following an investigation under s. 25 of the Police Services Act into certain alleged conduct of Dean Bertrim, Deputy Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC), has determined that a hearing into the allegations is warranted. Accordingly, a Notice of Hearing and Notice of Particulars have been served on… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Serves a Notice of Hearing on Deputy Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service

Tribunals Ontario is making it easier for Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) applicants to submit applications and resolve residential tenancy disputes. With the addition of four new LTB applications on the Tribunals Ontario Portal, a total of 12 LTB application forms are now available online. Effective February 10, 2023, applicants can submit the following additional… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario making it easier and more seamless to submit LTB applications

Tribunals Ontario is making it easier for Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) applicants to submit applications and resolve residential tenancy disputes. With the addition of four new LTB applications on the Tribunals Ontario Portal, a total of 12 LTB application forms are now available online. Effective February 10, 2023, applicants can submit the following additional… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Making It Easier and More Seamless to Submit LTB Applications

The HRTO is revising its procedure for reviewing and processing files with a focus on a targeted group of applications. Rather than completing an initial jurisdictional review before serving a Form 1 Application on respondent(s), the HRTO will serve the Form 1 Application directly to the respondent(s) and any subsequent Form 2 Response (including any… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Modified Process for Applications