What’s new
October 30, 2020
LTB: Operational Update
Amendments to Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) – 2021 Rent Freeze
The Government of Ontario has passed legislation to freeze rent at 2020 levels. This means that rents will not increase in 2021 for the vast majority of rental units covered under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). The rent freeze applies…
September 28, 2020
OPB: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Ontario Parole Board
Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the Associate Chair appointment to the Ontario Parole Board (OPB): “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Chapelle as Associate Chair of the Ontario Parole Board,…
September 17, 2020
TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Implementing Digital-First Services for Ontarians
Building on the digital services implemented during the pandemic, Tribunals Ontario is pursuing a digital-first approach to meet the diverse needs of Ontarians and enhance the quality of dispute resolution services. To protect the health and safety of Ontarians and…
August 7, 2020
OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Releases Report on Investigation into Windsor Police Service and Windsor Police Services Board
Today, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) released the report on its investigation into the Windsor Police Service (WPS) and Windsor Police Services Board (Board). In 2018, the OCPC received five complaints from officers of the WPS, which raised issues…
August 6, 2020
TO: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Social Benefits Tribunal
Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on Associate Chair appointments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) and Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT): "I am pleased to announce the following two Associate Chair appointments to…
August 6, 2020
LTB: News Release
Changes to Rules of Procedure and Guidelines for Review and Comment
The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is seeking input on proposed revisions to its Rules, guidelines and forms. The proposed changes are available here for public feedback until August 20, 2020. MEDIA CONTACT Janet Deline Tribunals Ontario Communications Media.TO-TDO@ontario.ca Subscribe…
July 30, 2020
LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Expanding Services While Keeping Ontarians Safe During COVID-19 Recovery
Today the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) announced it is gradually expanding services in August. However, all in-person service counters remain closed until further notice. Effective August 1, 2020, the LTB will: Begin to issue eviction orders that are pending;…
July 23, 2020
LTB: News Release
Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act
On July 21, 2020, the Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, which amends sections of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, received Royal Assent. The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is initiating a review of its current Rules, guidelines and…
July 8, 2020
ARB: News Release
Assessment Review Board – Frequently Asked Questions
As a result of changes to the Assessment Review Board's operations due to COVID-19, the following are answers to frequently asked questions. Will the Board accept section 40 appeals for the 2020 taxation year after May 29, 2020 since the…
July 2, 2020
LTB: News Release
Statement on Ombudsman’s Office Annual Report
Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement in response to the Ombudsman's Annual Report released on June 30, 2020: "Having reviewed the Ombudsman's Annual Report in detail, I welcome the update on the ongoing investigation into…