September 28, 2026
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is introducing a new, easier and accessible way to fill out its application and response forms: 1, 1G and 2. For more information, see our Operational Update.
August 16, 2026
Effective August 17, 2026, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is introducing updates to its Rules of Procedure and Practice Directions along with process improvements to resolve applications more efficiently and enhance accessibility for all parties appearing before the tribunal. For more information, see the HRTO’s Operational Update.
Forms and filing
Find all Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) forms and information about how to file.
Note: Documents you submit to the tribunals are available to the public, on requests, subject to limited exceptions.
Access the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) if you need legal advice or assistance with a matter covered by the Human Rights Code.
Forms overview
To apply to the HRTO, you must completely fill out the appropriate form(s) and include the necessary details.
Forms are in easy-fill and PDF format (.pdf). PDF forms must be downloaded to your computer prior to completing them.
If you need a form in print or alternate formats like large print, contact us.
Please ensure you provide all the necessary information in the applicable fields. If the forms are not fully completed, they may be returned to you. Please note that Form 1 (Application) and Form 2 (Response) can only be filed by email or by mail.
Form 1 Application and Form 2 Response
The Applications (Forms 1 and 1G) and Response (Form 2) are easy-fill forms. The forms guide you through every section, automatically save your information at every step, and provide you with an accessible PDF copy of the form upon completion.
You can then sign it electronically or print it and sign it by hand. You can submit the form to the HRTO by email, mail, or courier.
Read the Applicant’s Guide or Respondent’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to complete the form. You can also find helpful tips about the HRTO’s application process on the Human Rights Legal Support Centre website.
| Easy-Fill Form | Additional Information |
|---|---|
| NEW Form 1: Application | Applicant’s Guide |
| NEW Form 1G: Application | Applicant’s Guide |
| NEW Form 2: Response | Respondent’s Guide |
Information notice: If you require a PDF version of the Application or Response forms, contact the HRTO at HRTO.Registrar@ontario.ca.
Submitting your Application or Response Form
Once you have completed your Application, you can send the form and documentation required under the Human Rights Code as specified on the application to the HRTO by email to HRTO.Efile@ontario.ca.
For detailed instructions on submitting by email, please refer to the guide Instructions to Submit an HRTO Application or a Response Form Online .
Note: HRTO.Efile@ontario.ca is only to be used for submitting your initial application and required documents noted in the application. Afterwards, all correspondence and documents must be sent to HRTO.Registrar@ontario.ca.
If you do not have access to email, you can print your Application or Response form and mail or courier it to the HRTO.
Mail should be addressed to:
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2G6
Note: If you submit by mail or courier, you will experience processing delays.
All other HRTO forms
All other HRTO forms (excluding the Application and Response forms) are in PDF format (.pdf). If you need a form in print or alternate formats like large print, contact us.
Step 1. How to download and save PDF forms
- Before starting, ensure you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free. Clicking on the link will redirect you to Adobe’s website.
- Right click on the PDF download link and select “Save link as”.
- Rename the file using the form name and your name (e.g., Form 10 – [name]). Save the file to a folder on your computer.
- Open the saved document using Adobe Acrobat Reader from the folder you saved it to. If you did not select a folder, check your ‘Downloads’ folder. Important: Do not open the form in your internet browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari) because some browsers will not allow you to complete and save the form.
| Form Name | Download Form |
|---|---|
| Form 3: Applicant’s Reply to a Response | |
| Form 4A: Litigation Guardian on Behalf of a Minor | |
| Form 4B: Litigation Guardian: Mental Incapacity | |
| Form 5: Request to Intervene | |
| Form 6: Notice of Commission Intervention (with consent of applicant) | |
| Form 7: Application by the Ontario Human Rights Commission | |
| Form 8: Response to Commission Application | |
| Form 9: Request to Withdraw an Application | |
| NEW Form 10: Request for an Order During Proceedings | |
| NEW Form 11: Response to a Request for an Order | |
| Form 12: Request for a Tribunal Ordered Inquiry | |
| Form 13: Response to a Request for a Tribunal Ordered Inquiry | |
| Form 14: Request to Expedite a Proceeding | |
| Form 15: Response to a Request to Expedite a Proceeding | |
| Form 16: Request for Interim Remedy | |
| Form 17: Response to a Request for Interim Remedy | |
| Form 18: Application for Contravention of Settlement | |
| Form 19: Response to an Application for Contravention of Settlement | |
| Form 20: Request for Reconsideration | |
| Form 21: Response to a Request for Reconsideration | |
| Form 22: Application for a Stated Case | |
| Form 23: Statement of Delivery | |
| Form 24: Summons to Witness (sample only) | |
| NEW Form 25: Confirmation of Settlement | |
| Form 26: Request for Summary Hearing | |
| Form 27: Application on Behalf of Another Person | |
| Form 28: Notice of Intervention by Bargaining Agent | |
| NEW Form 29: Request to Reassign a Member or Panel under s. 4.4 of the SPPA | |
| NEW Form 30: Response to a Request to Reassign a Member or Panel under s. 4.4 of the SPPA | |
| NEW Form 31: Confidentiality Agreement | |
| Form 32: Mediation/Adjudication Agreement | |
| Accommodation Request Form | |
| Request for French Language Services | |
| NEW Information Sheet: Change from Voluntary Mediation to Mandatory Mediation | HTML |
| NEW Information Sheet: Updates to Rescheduling and Adjournment Requests | HTML |
| NEW Information Sheet: Updates to Extension Requests | HTML |
Step 2. Completing your form
- Most forms have instructions or important information located on the first page. Read all the instructions before completing the form.
- After you have completed all fields on the form, save a copy of the completed form. Ensure the file is named with the correct naming convention (e.g. Form 10 – [name]).
Step 3. Serving your form to other parties and submitting to the HRTO
Except for the Application form, Response form, and required documents noted in the application, all forms must be:
- served to the other parties named in the application
- filed with the HRTO
If you are serving your forms to the other parties by email, you must copy HRTO.Registrar@ontario.ca. You do not need to complete a Form 23.
If you do not have access to the internet or an email, you must mail or courier a copy of your form to all parties named in the application. Once you have done so, you must send your completed form with a completed Form 23, Statement of Delivery to the HRTO.
Mail and couriered documents should be addressed to:
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2G6