Category: Archives (EN)

The ARB is committed to supporting Tribunals Ontario’s digital-first approach through the continued enhancement and development of key initiatives that leverage modern tools and technology. As part of that commitment, the ARB has completed upgrades to its e-filing system that were identified in ARB memos dated January 29, 2021, and June 18, 2021. See links… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Assessment Review Board’s (ARB) Digital-First Approach – Update

Tribunals Ontario has implemented new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all 13 of our tribunals as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring that the services we provide meet the needs of our users. The KPIs are designed to assess the organization’s effectiveness in delivering our core business of resolving disputes in… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
New Tribunals Ontario and Human Rights Tribunals of Ontario Key Performance Indicators

Tribunals Ontario has implemented new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all 13 of our tribunals as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring that the services we provide meet the needs of our users. The KPIs are designed to assess the organization’s effectiveness in delivering our core business of resolving disputes in… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
New Tribunals Ontario and Assessment Review Board Key Performance Indicators

The LTB has a free program to help you attend your hearing by telephone. If you do not have access to a telephone or have a prepaid or pay as you go plan with limited airtime talk minutes, complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form . If your request is approved, the LTB can loan… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
Free Phone Program

Scheduling Beginning in mid-November and until the end of the year, Landlord and Tenant Board’s (LTB) scheduling plan will focus on previously adjourned matters such as older landlord and tenant applications, and case management hearings for Above Guideline Increase (AGI) applications. Adjourned matters and AGIs make up a large proportion of the LTB’s aging caseload.… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
October 2022 Update

Tribunals Ontario is taking action to expand options to access our services and enhance digital literacy resources for users who may not be familiar with using technology so that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is able to participate fully in tribunal processes. New access options New options Tribunals Ontario is introducing to make our tribunals… Continue Reading TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Expanding Access to Justice and Enhancing Digital Literacy

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) continues to have concerns about the Thunder Bay Police Services Board’s (TBPSB) oversight of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and the delivery of police services to the community. Effective October 14, 2022, the OCPC has issued an Order to extend the appointment of Mr. Malcolm Mercer as Administrator… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Extends the Appointment of the Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) has concluded its investigation into senior members of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and submitted its report to Sean Weir, Executive Chair, Tribunals Ontario and Chair of the Ontario Civilian Police Commission. On February 10, 2022, to ensure the maintenance of public confidence in the delivery of police… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Concludes Investigation into the Thunder Bay Police Service

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 Annual Report released on August 10, 2022: “We have reviewed the Ombudsman’s Office 2021-2022 Annual Report and we are steadfast in our commitment to providing fair, effective and timely access… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Statement on Ombudsman’s Office 2021-2022 Annual Report

In August 2022, the HRTO sent letters to specific parties offering the opportunity to resolve their dispute by way of mediation. Mediation is an opportunity for the parties to try to reach an agreement (settlement) to resolve the issues in the Application. This offer is available even where a previous mediation attempt was unsuccessful. Parties… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Mediation Offer Letter