Category: Operational Update: ARB

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

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

Effective June 3, 2021, a new section 29 has been added to the Statutory Powers Procedure Act making it an offence to record or publish a tribunal hearing unless an exception applies. Exceptions include unobtrusive recordings made by a party, representative or member of the media if authorized by the tribunal. The amendment was included… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Statutory Powers Procedure Act (SPPA) Amendments

We are writing to provide you with an update to our January 29, 2021 memo about our digital-first approach to providing services. The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is continuing to implement its digital-first approach to meet the diverse needs of Ontarians and enhance the quality of its dispute resolution services. The ARB has made several… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
ARB’s Digital-First Approach – Update

Effective July 2021, the Assessment Review Board (ARB) will be using Zoom’s videoconference platform to conduct external proceedings and engage with stakeholders. As you know, over the last year we have moved to a digital-first approach to enhance access to justice and to modernize our services and meet the needs and expectations of our users.… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Transitioning to Zoom Proceedings

On April 1, 2021, the Ontario government issued a further restriction to the Emergency Order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) effective April 3, 2021 for 28 days and on April 7th, a Stay-at-Home order for 28 days effective April 8th. After a review of the Emergency Order and the Board’s ability… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Emergency Order Province Wide Restrictions

We are writing to provide an update on Electronic Document Format and Filing Requirements Guideline (“Guideline”) that the Board has established for filing documents electronically. Taking effect on April 1, 2021 the Guideline supports the Rules of Practice and Procedure and provides direction on how properly format and file documents with the Board. The Guideline… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Electronic Document Format and Filing Requirements Guideline

The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is committed to fulfilling its mandate of resolving property assessment disputes within the regular four-year assessment cycle, however, with the postponement of the general reassessment for the 2021 taxation year, the common understanding is that the current assessment cycle has increased to a five (5) year assessment cycle. We are… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Appeals Resolution Strategy – 2021 Taxation Year

The ARB continues to enhance its operations and processes using a digital-first approach to providing services. Some of the digital services we remind you to use are: Website – Our website is the main portal to access all information about the Board. By visiting our website you can: find information about managing the appeal process… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
ARB Digital-First Approach – Looking Ahead

On January 12, 2021, the Ontario government issued a second Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) effective January 14, 2021 for 28 days until February 10, 2021. The ARB now conducts all of its administrative and adjudicative processes using a digital-first approach. Parties have been successfully communicating and participating… Continue Reading ARB: Operational Update
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency