Category: Archives (EN)

Today the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) announced it is gradually expanding services in August. However, all in-person service counters remain closed until further notice. Effective August 1, 2020, the LTB will: Begin to issue eviction orders that are pending; Start to issue consent eviction orders which are based on landlord and tenants settling their… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Expanding Services While Keeping Ontarians Safe During COVID-19 Recovery

On July 21, 2020, the Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, which amends sections of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, received Royal Assent. The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is initiating a review of its current Rules, guidelines and forms to ensure they are consistent with legislative amendments and implementation timelines. As part of… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act

As a result of changes to the Assessment Review Board’s operations due to COVID-19, the following are answers to frequently asked questions. Will the Board accept section 40 appeals for the 2020 taxation year after May 29, 2020 since the Provincial Emergency Management Order was extended? No, the Board will not accept section 40 appeals… Continue Reading ARB: News Release
Assessment Review Board – Frequently Asked Questions

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement in response to the Ombudsman’s Annual Report released on June 30, 2020: “Having reviewed the Ombudsman’s Annual Report in detail, I welcome the update on the ongoing investigation into Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) delays. Tribunals Ontario and the LTB are fully cooperating in… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Statement on Ombudsman’s Office Annual Report

Effective July 1, 2020, application fees for the Assessment Review Board (ARB), the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) and appeal fees for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) will increase. The ARB, LTB and LAT fees are increasing by six per cent. These fees are still structured so that services… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Fee Increases on July 1, 2020

The Government of Ontario has announced the creation of a new tribunal organization, the Ontario Land Tribunals, effective July 1, 2020. The new organization will include the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, Environmental Review Tribunal, Board of Negotiation, Conservation Review Board and the Mining and Lands Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunals will adjudicate and mediate matters… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Government Announces New Ontario Land Tribunals Organization and Executive Chair

Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Weir as interim Executive Chair effective June 2, 2020. Sean has an extensive legal background, as well as experience with strategic, operational and governance management, planning and delivery. He was the Chief Executive Officer and National Managing Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais. In his legal… Continue Reading TO: News Release
New Executive Chair Appointed to Tribunals Ontario

On January 1, 2020, Part X (Personal Information) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 came into effect. As a result, the CFSRB no longer has jurisdiction to review complaints about inaccuracies in a children’s aid society file. The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario now deals with this type of complaint. MEDIA… Continue Reading CFSRB: News Release
Change in Child and Family Services Review Board jurisdiction

The Assessment Review Board (ARB) continues to provide services to the public. Appeal Deadline: The deadline to file assessment appeals was March 31, 2020. If you were unable to meet the March 31 deadline, you are permitted to file your appeal by May 29, 2020. Schedule of Events – Suspension Lifted: Effective June 1, 2020,… Continue Reading ARB: News Release
Suspension of Timelines

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is holding all hearings by teleconference until further notice to provide access to justice in a fair and efficient manner, while protecting the health and safety of the people of Ontario. Telephone Hearings Hearings will continue to take place at the time noted on the Notice… Continue Reading SBT: News Release
Social Benefits Tribunal Holds Hearings by Phone During COVID-19 Outbreak