Effective April 1, 2021, the Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) has a new Practice Direction on Communicating with the board. The CFSRB’s new practice direction aligns with Tribunals Ontario’s digital-first approach and provides guidance on the CFSRB’s expectations regarding communications. Some highlights of this new practice direction include: Where an applicant wishes to… Continue reading CFSRB
April 1, 2021
Practice Direction on Communicating with the Child and Family Services Review Board
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January 29, 2021
New CFSRB Practice Direction on Scheduling and Adjournment Requests
Effective February 1, 2021, the Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) has a new Practice Direction on Scheduling Pre-Hearing/Mediations and Hearings, Rescheduling Requests, and Adjournment Requests. The practice direction outlines the CFSRB’s scheduling, rescheduling, and adjournment processes, and provides guidance about what the CFSRB expects of parties and in turn what parties can expect… Continue reading CFSRB
January 29, 2021
New CFSRB Practice Direction on Scheduling and Adjournment Requests
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May 21, 2020
Change in Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) jurisdiction
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. Back… Continue reading CFSRB
May 21, 2020
Change in Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) jurisdiction
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March 13, 2020
Tribunals Ontario’s New Policy for Hearings
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Tribunals Ontario is taking action to safeguard the health and well-being of front-line workers and Ontarians, while continuing to ensure access to justice. Effective today, Tribunals Ontario is implementing a new policy to postpone in-person hearings and reschedule to a later date. Where feasible, alternative hearing options such… Continue reading TO
March 13, 2020
Tribunals Ontario’s New Policy for Hearings
CFSRB
April 4, 2019
Jennifer Scott Reappointed as Associate Chair
Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce the reappointment of Jennifer Scott as the Associate Chair of the Child and Family Services Review Board, the Custody Review Board and the Ontario Special Education Tribunals to December 31, 2019. As an accomplished lawyer and adjudicator, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our organization. Some… Continue reading CFSRB
April 4, 2019
Jennifer Scott Reappointed as Associate Chair
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December 12, 2018
SJTO Recruits: Members, Child and Family Services Review Board
SJTO has posted for: Full-time members in Toronto Part-time members part-time in various locations This position is posted on the “Advertised Positions” section of the Public Appointments Secretariat website. The competition closes on Friday, December 21, 2018. Back to Child and Family Services Review BoardBack to Top
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September 28, 2018
A New Phone Number for the CFSRB
Starting this Monday, October 1, 2018, the Child and Family Services Review Board will have a new phone number: GTA: 416-327-0111 Toll Free: 1-888-777-3616 The fax number is still 416-327-0558 and the email is cfsrb@ontario.ca. What This Change Means for You CFSRB forms are being updated with the new phone number. On October 1, visit… Continue reading CFSRB
September 28, 2018
A New Phone Number for the CFSRB
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May 24, 2018
New Application and Appeal Forms
On April 30, 2018 the new Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 came into effect, replacing the Child and Family Services Act. The Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) has amended its forms and Rules of Procedure to reflect the changes in legislation and our ongoing commitment to improve access to the CFSRB’s… Continue reading CFSRB
May 24, 2018
New Application and Appeal Forms
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April 10, 2018
Changes to Rules of Procedure
The Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) has posted amended Rules of Procedure for review and comment by members of the community and its stakeholders. These amendments were prepared in anticipation of the coming into force of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 and our ongoing commitment to improve transparency and access… Continue reading CFSRB
April 10, 2018
Changes to Rules of Procedure
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March 7, 2017
New Associate Chair appointed to the Child and Family Services Review Board and the Custody Review Board
Jennifer Scott has been appointed Associate Chair, Child and Family Services Review Board and Custody Review Board effective February 22, 2017. Jennifer has been a vice chair with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) since 2012. Before joining the HRTO, she served as both counsel and vice chair at the CFSRB and CRB. Her… Continue reading CFSRB
March 7, 2017
New Associate Chair appointed to the Child and Family Services Review Board and the Custody Review Board