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Effective for all LAT-AABS and LAT-GS appeals starting on July 1, 2024, the LAT has updated Rule 13 of the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023. The LAT has also updated its Practice Direction for Recording of Hearings: Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 Practice Direction for Recording of Hearings The updated Rule 13.2 provides that the… Continue Reading LAT: Operational Update
Updated Rule 13 and Recording of Hearings Practice Direction

The LAT has developed a Practice Direction for Preliminary Issue Hearings for LAT-AABS matters. This Practice Direction provides general information about the procedures and expectations for addressing preliminary issues for LAT-AABS matters. This Practice Direction reflects the LAT‘s current approach to preliminary issue hearings.

In July 2024, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) will begin audio recording its hearings. The audio recordings will be used for internal quality assurance purposes, in accordance with applicable legislative requirements. The HRTO consulted on updates to its Rules of Procedure. These updates are required to support an operational change, as a result… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Updates to Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules of Procedure: Tribunals Ontario’s Practice of Audio Recording Hearings

The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is pleased to provide an update on a new initiative that will provide further public access to observe ARB videoconference hearings. Currently, all ARB hearings are open to the public, unless directed to be closed due to matters involving public security or confidential financial information, or where personal matters may… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Enhanced Access Initiative

On April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) is set to come into force and as a result the Police Services Act (PSA) will be repealed. Section 216(5) of the CSPA requires the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) to complete any hearings or appeals under section 25 or Part V of… Continue Reading OCPC: Operational Update
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Winding Down Operations

As of January 1, 2024, LAT-General Service can accept appeals under the Ontario Career College Act, 2005.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 began to apply on August 21, 2023. The Information Sheet – Application Rules explains how the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 apply to applications. The application rules fall into two general categories: Category Details Category 1 Updated and New Rules that apply as of August 21, 2023 Category 2… Continue Reading LAT: Operational Update
Category 2 Rules and LAT-AABS Applications

Effective December 1, 2023, the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) – General Service can accept appeals under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA). TRESA will replace the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002. TRESA regulations apply to real estate brokers and salespersons in Ontario. The Real Estate Council of Ontario is responsible… Continue Reading LAT: Operational Update
Trust in Real Estate Services Act

Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of two new instructional video guides designed to help parties better understand what to expect when attending an LTB hearing through Zoom. The video guides are part of the “Your hearing day” series titled: Your Hearing Day: Part 1 – Joining an LTB hearing Your Hearing Day:… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
Launch of LTB Virtual Hearing Video Guides

Tribunals Ontario Portal In February 2023, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) completed implementation of the Tribunals Ontario Portal. Since then, incremental changes have been made to the portal based on user and stakeholder feedback to improve overall functionality, enhance the user experience, and allow for greater efficiency in managing files and responding to inquiries.… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
October 2023 Update