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As part of its efforts to streamline processes and resolve applications more efficiently, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) proposed updates to its Rules of Procedure. From October 25, 2024, to November 22, 2024, the HRTO sought feedback on these updates. The consultation on the proposed updates has now concluded. The feedback and insights… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Consultation period concluded for updates to the HRTO’s Rules of Procedure

Today, Tribunals Ontario launched a new modernized website to provide a more intuitive, user-friendly online experience for all our users. The new Tribunals Ontario website prioritizes user needs by making it easier to find key information, within two or three clicks upon landing on the website. To ensure a better online user experience, Tribunals Ontario… Continue Reading TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Launches a Modernized Website

Due to a labour disruption at Canada Post, mail services have been impacted at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). Parties are encouraged to send documents by email or courier. For parties waiting to receive documents, you may request delivery by email or courier. If email and/or courier services are not an option, parties… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is streamlining its processes to facilitate fair, just and expeditious resolutions of the matters before it and reduce delays. The HRTO is preparing to launch a mandatory mediation process whereby all applications will proceed to a mediation, after confirming jurisdiction. Mediations have proven to be very successful in… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Updates to Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules of Procedure

Starting July 2024, tribunals under Tribunals Ontario will audio record hearings. The audio recordings will be used for internal quality assurance purposes. The Landlord and Tenant Board, Social Benefits Tribunal and Ontario Parole Board have been recording their hearings for many years. Effective July 1, 2024, the Animal Care Review Board, Assessment Review Board, Child… Continue Reading TO: Operational Update
Audio Recording of Hearings at Tribunals Ontario

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 Rules of Procedure. These updates are required to support an operational change, as a result… Continue Reading HRTO: Operational Update
Updates to Human Rights Tribunal of Rules of Procedure: Tribunals Ontario’s Practice of Audio Recording Hearings

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Key Performance Indicators Archive The HRTO resolves claims of discrimination and harassment brought under the Human Rights Code. Tribunals Ontario’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) track the performance of our tribunals in a consistent manner and will be used to continually monitor and improve processes at tribunals. These KPIs are part… Continue Reading Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Key Performance Indicators Archive

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Key Performance Indicators Resolves claims of discrimination and harassment brought under the Human Rights Code. Reporting period: April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Key Performance Indicators Human Rights Tribunal of OntarioKey Performance Indicators Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 24-25 Total   2024-2025 #… Continue Reading Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Key Performance Indicators

Contact the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Find all contact information for the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). Email Questions and submissions can be emailed to the HRTO at HRTO.Registrar@ontario.ca. If you have an HRTO file number, be sure to include it in your email. Phone Call and speak to our staff, Monday to… Continue Reading Contact

Laws, rules and decisions Learn about the laws and rules that affect the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). On this page Legislation and regulations Rules Practice directions Decisions Access the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) if you need legal advice or assistance with a matter covered by the Human Rights Code. Relevant information What… Continue Reading Laws, rules and decisions