May 30, 2025
Effective June 1, 2025, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is launching a mandatory mediation process. For all HRTO applications received on or after June 1, 2025, a mediation shall be scheduled as a standard practice in every file. Parties can request an exemption for exceptional circumstances. For more information, see our Operational Update.
May 22, 2025
Due to a potential service disruption at Canada Post, mail services may be impacted at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). In the event of a service disruption, documents may be sent and delivered by email or by courier.
Please see HRTO’s Operational Updates page for other available options and additional information.
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Disputes about discrimination and harassment under the Human Rights Code
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) resolves claims of discrimination and harassment under the Human Rights Code.
Access the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) if you need legal advice or assistance with a matter covered by the Human Rights Code.
Before you file
- Complete the Human Rights Legal Support Centre’s questionnaire, Have you experienced discrimination? to help determine if you will be able to pursue legal steps at the HRTO
- Learn what you need to know before you file with the HRTO
Application and hearing process
- Find information about filing an application, filing a response, and filing a reply at the HRTO
- Learn what to expect at a mediation and hearing
- Learn about decisions and how to request a reconsideration or judicial review
- Learn about what a contravention of settlement application is and how to apply
Forms and filing
- Find HRTO forms and information about how to file
Laws, rules and decisions
- Learn about the laws, rules and decisions that affect the HRTO
Contact the HRTO
- Find out how to contact the HRTO by email, phone or mail
Learn about the supports and services offered by Tribunals Ontario, including requesting an accommodation, video proceeding resources, options for legal help, French language services, Indigenous services, accessibility and diversity and more.