What’s new
May 7, 2024
HRTO: Operational Update
Updates to Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules of Procedure: Tribunals Ontario’s Practice of Audio Recording Hearings
In July 2024, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) will begin audio recording its hearings. The audio recordings will be used for internal quality assurance purposes, in accordance with applicable legislative requirements. The HRTO consulted on updates to its…
May 1, 2024
ARB: Operational Update
Enhanced Access Initiative
The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is pleased to provide an update on a new initiative that will provide further public access to observe ARB videoconference hearings. Currently, all ARB hearings are open to the public, unless directed to be closed…
April 26, 2024
OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission’s Administration of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board Comes to an End
On April 19, 2022, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission ("Commission") issued an order appointing Mr. Malcolm Mercer as Administrator pursuant to its authority under ss. 23(1) and 24(1) of the Police Services Act (PSA). The Administrator was to restore proper…
April 1, 2024
OCPC: Operational Update
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Winding Down Operations
On April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) is set to come into force and as a result the Police Services Act (PSA) will be repealed. Section 216(5) of the CSPA requires the Ontario Civilian Police…
January 1, 2024
LAT: Operational Update
Ontario Career College Act, 2005
As of January 1, 2024, LAT-General Service can accept appeals under the Ontario Career College Act, 2005.
December 12, 2023
LAT: Operational Update
Category 2 Rules and LAT-AABS Applications
The Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 began to apply on August 21, 2023. The Information Sheet – Application Rules explains how the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 apply to applications. The application rules fall into two general categories: Category Details…
December 1, 2023
LAT: Operational Update
Trust in Real Estate Services Act
Effective December 1, 2023, the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) – General Service can accept appeals under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA). TRESA will replace the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002. TRESA regulations apply to…
November 14, 2023
LTB: Operational Update
Launch of LTB Virtual Hearing Video Guides
Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of two new instructional video guides designed to help parties better understand what to expect when attending an LTB hearing through Zoom. The video guides are part of the “Your hearing day”…
October 26, 2023
LTB: Operational Update
October 2023 Update
Tribunals Ontario Portal In February 2023, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) completed implementation of the Tribunals Ontario Portal. Since then, incremental changes have been made to the portal based on user and stakeholder feedback to improve overall functionality, enhance…
October 13, 2023
TO: Operational Update
Elimination of Interac Online Payment Option
The Government of Ontario has determined that Interac Online can no longer be accepted as an online payment option for provincial ministries and agencies. Starting November 15, 2023, the Assessment Review Board, the Licence Appeal Tribunal and the Landlord and…