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Effective November 30, 2020, Tribunals Ontario has an updated Practice Direction on Hearing Formats . The Practice Direction outlines Tribunals Ontario’s approach to determining the format of the hearing that will be held, and how a party can request a different hearing format. The updated Practice Direction is part of Tribunals Ontario’s digital transformation to… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Updated Practice Direction on Hearing Formats

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is seeking input on how it can improve electronic and teleconference hearings to help better meet the needs of the people who access its services. As part of Tribunals Ontario’s digital transformation, the HRTO is now conducting videoconference and telephone hearings as part of its “digital first” strategy.… Continue Reading HRTO: News Release
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Electronic Hearings

Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce a new primary address for mail and courier deliveries: Tribunals Ontario 15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2G6 This new mailing address is the next step in consolidating Tribunals Ontario’s services, while continuing to provide effective dispute resolution services and access to justice for the people of… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Announces its New Mailing Address

The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is improving its operations and enhancing the quality of dispute resolution for the thousands of people across the province who access its services. The LTB is transforming its services to meet the needs of landlords and tenants by: Conducting hearings by telephone, video and in writing, where feasible. Shifting… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Improving Services

The Government of Ontario has passed legislation to freeze rent at 2020 levels. This means that rents will not increase in 2021 for the vast majority of rental units covered under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). The rent freeze applies to tenants living in: rented houses, apartments and condos (including units occupied for the first… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
Amendments to Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) – 2021 Rent Freeze

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the Associate Chair appointment to the Ontario Parole Board (OPB): “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Chapelle as Associate Chair of the Ontario Parole Board, effective September 24, 2020. Mr. Chapelle has a long history of community engagement and involvement… Continue Reading OPB: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Ontario Parole Board

Building on the digital services implemented during the pandemic, Tribunals Ontario is pursuing a digital-first approach to meet the diverse needs of Ontarians and enhance the quality of dispute resolution services. To protect the health and safety of Ontarians and increase access to justice, Tribunals Ontario is: Conducting video, telephone, and written hearings where feasible;… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Implementing Digital-First Services for Ontarians

Today, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) released the report on its investigation into the Windsor Police Service (WPS) and Windsor Police Services Board (Board). In 2018, the OCPC received five complaints from officers of the WPS, which raised issues about how the WPS treated them and larger systemic issues. The complaints contained allegations against… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Releases Report on Investigation into Windsor Police Service and Windsor Police Services Board

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on Associate Chair appointments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) and Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT): “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,… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Social Benefits Tribunal

The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is seeking input on proposed revisions to its Rules, guidelines and forms. The proposed changes are available here for public feedback until August 20, 2020. MEDIA CONTACT Janet Deline Tribunals Ontario Communications Media.TO-TDO@ontario.ca Subscribe to Tribunals Ontario’s News Releases