Important Notice
April 8, 2025
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is consulting on proposed updates to its Rules of Procedure to streamline processes and resolve applications more efficiently for parties. For more information, see our Operational Update.
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.