What’s new
May 22, 2025
SBT: Operational Update
Potential Service Disruption at Canada Post
Due to a potential service disruption at Canada Post, mail services may be impacted at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). In the event of a service disruption, Notices of Hearings, decisions, and Interim Assistance Orders may be delivered by courier…
February 24, 2025
SBT: Operational Update
Change to Appeal (Form 1)
Effective February 24, 2025, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is changing its process of consent to communication by email for appellants, making it easier for appellants to engage with the SBT. The SBT has updated its Appeal (Form 1) to…
November 27, 2024
TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Launches a Modernized Website
Today, Tribunals Ontario launched a new modernized website to provide a more intuitive, user-friendly online experience for all our users. The new Tribunals Ontario website prioritizes user needs by making it easier to find key information, within two or three…
November 15, 2024
SBT: Operational Update
Canada Post Labour Disruption
Due to a labour disruption at Canada Post, mail services have been impacted at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). Decisions and Notices of Hearing may be delivered by courier to the parties. Interim Assistance Orders may be delivered by courier…
April 5, 2023
TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Introducing Mobile Access Terminal Service
Tribunals Ontario is enhancing access to justice for parties who have technology-related challenges by expanding the availability of Tribunals Ontario’s access terminal service from the current five hearing locations (Toronto, Hamilton, London, Ottawa and Sudbury) to almost anywhere in the…
October 21, 2022
TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Expanding Access to Justice and Enhancing Digital Literacy
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…