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Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce a new primary address for mail and courier deliveries: Tribunals Ontario 15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2G6 This new mailing address is the next step in consolidating Tribunals Ontario’s services, while continuing to provide effective dispute resolution services and access to justice for the people of… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Announces its New Mailing Address

The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is improving its operations and enhancing the quality of dispute resolution for the thousands of people across the province who access its services. The LTB is transforming its services to meet the needs of landlords and tenants by: Conducting hearings by telephone, video and in writing, where feasible. Shifting… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Improving Services

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, effective September 24, 2020. Mr. Chapelle has a long history of community engagement and involvement… Continue Reading OPB: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Ontario Parole Board

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 increase access to justice, Tribunals Ontario is: Conducting video, telephone, and written hearings where feasible;… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Implementing Digital-First Services for Ontarians

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 about how the WPS treated them and larger systemic issues. The complaints contained allegations against… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Releases Report on Investigation into Windsor Police Service and Windsor Police Services Board

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 Tribunals Ontario. The appointment of Stacey Ferguson as Associate Chair of the Social Benefits Tribunal,… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Social Benefits Tribunal

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 to Tribunals Ontario’s News Releases

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; Start to issue consent eviction orders which are based on landlord and tenants settling their… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Expanding Services While Keeping Ontarians Safe During COVID-19 Recovery

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 forms to ensure they are consistent with legislative amendments and implementation timelines. As part of… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act

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 Provincial Emergency Management Order was extended? No, the Board will not accept section 40 appeals… Continue Reading ARB: News Release
Assessment Review Board – Frequently Asked Questions