LTB: Operational Update
Decommissioning of Fax on December 31, 2021

Effective December 31, 2021, the LTB will be decommissioning its fax machines assigned to regional offices. This means that except for a limited number of circumstances the LTB will no longer accept any documents, including applications, by fax. The LTB recognizes that for some parties who don’t have access to a computer and/or internet or… Continue Reading LTB: Operational Update
Decommissioning of Fax on December 31, 2021

ARB: Operational Update
ARB Digital Delivery Initiative – Update

We are writing to provide an update further to our memo dated January 29, 2021 where we indicated that we would be continuing our focus on a “digital first” approach to the delivery of notices. In that memo, we called on municipalities to engage with us to discuss reducing our paper footprint. Our memo said:… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
ARB Digital Delivery Initiative – Update

CICB: News Release
Final Step of Dissolution of CICB Set for December 31, 2021

In April 2019 it was announced that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) would begin the process of winding down its operations. The final step of the dissolution will be complete on December 31, 2021 with the closure of the CICB. The CICB has worked diligently to ensure that all applications that were received by… Continue Reading CICB: News Release
Final Step of Dissolution of CICB Set for December 31, 2021

ARB: Operational Update
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2021

Recently the federal government passed legislation that designated September 30 as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the history and legacy of Residential Schools in Canada. The Ontario government will be observing September 30, 2021 as a day of commemoration to reflect on the tragic history and ongoing legacy of Residential Schools.… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2021

LAT: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Licence Appeal Tribunal

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the Associate Chair appointment to the Licence Appeal Tribunal: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Mintz as Associate Chair of the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), effective August 26, 2021. Sara currently serves as the Associate Chair of the Criminal Injuries… Continue Reading LAT: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Licence Appeal Tribunal

SBT: News Release
Social Benefits Tribunal Begins Scheduling all Remote Hearings by Video

Beginning September 1, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is scheduling all future remote hearings by videoconference. SBT is taking a digital-first approach to dispute resolution to meet the diverse needs of Ontarians and enhance the quality of dispute resolution services but remains flexible in how it delivers services: If appellants do not have access to… Continue Reading SBT: News Release
Social Benefits Tribunal Begins Scheduling all Remote Hearings by Video

LTB: News Release
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 Amendments Take Effect Today – New and Updated Landlord and Tenant Board Rules, Guidelines and Forms Now Available Online

Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) resulting from Bill 184, the Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020, take effect today. As a result of the amendments: Tenants can claim compensation equal to 12 months’ rent if their landlord issued an eviction notice in bad faith or the landlord does not allow… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 Amendments Take Effect Today – New and Updated Landlord and Tenant Board Rules, Guidelines and Forms Now Available Online

LTB: News Release
Statement on Ombudsman’s Office 2020-2021 Annual Report

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario and Karen Restoule, Associate Chair of the Landlord and Tenant Board, issued the following statement in response to the Ombudsman’s Office Annual Report released on June 29, 2021: “Tribunals Ontario is taking concrete action to ensure Ontarians have access to timely, efficient and accessible services at the Landlord… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Statement on Ombudsman’s Office 2020-2021 Annual Report

ARB: Operational Update
Launch of Navigate Tribunals Ontario

We are delighted to announce that the Ministry of the Attorney General’s Justice Accelerated Strategy has enabled the launch of Navigate Tribunals Ontario at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Navigate Tribunals Ontario empowers users by guiding them to information about their rights and responsibilities and the processes at the LTB. The online tool asks… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Launch of Navigate Tribunals Ontario

TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Launches “Navigate Tribunals Ontario”, Expands Digital Services to Improve Access to Justice

Tribunals Ontario is launching Navigate Tribunals Ontario, an online tool that will empower users with tailored information about their rights and responsibilities and the rules and processes at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). “Navigate Tribunals Ontario is an example of how we are putting users first as we expand our digital services to improve… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Launches “Navigate Tribunals Ontario”, Expands Digital Services to Improve Access to Justice
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