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Important Notice
September 18, 2023

Tribunals Ontario is observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on October 2, 2023. Our offices will be closed on October 2 and proceedings will resume as scheduled on October 3. Filing deadlines for October 2 will be extended to October 3 and applicable timelines that are calculated by business day will be extended one day.

June 13, 2022

As part of our modernization initiatives, Tribunals Ontario offers most services electronically. Most applications and documents can be submitted online or by email, by mail or courier. Although our service counters are closed, the Social Benefits Tribunal continues to provide services to the public. Contact us.

About the SBT

The Social Benefits Tribunal hears appeals from people who have either been refused social assistance or who receive social assistance but disagree with a decision that affects:

  • their eligibility for assistance
  • the amount of assistance they receive
  • the benefits they receive

The Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is established under Part IV of the Ontario Works Act, 1997. Appeals are heard under that act and the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997.

The SBT is one of the 13 tribunals that make up Tribunals Ontario.