Tag: SBT

Tribunals Ontario is enhancing access to justice for parties who have technology-related challenges by expanding the availability of Tribunals Ontario’s access terminal service from the current five hearing locations (Toronto, Hamilton, London, Ottawa and Sudbury) to almost anywhere in the province. Parties with an approved accommodation request because they do not have access to a… Continue Reading TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Introducing Mobile Access Terminal Service

Tribunals Ontario is taking action to expand options to access our services and enhance digital literacy resources for users who may not be familiar with using technology so that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is able to participate fully in tribunal processes. New access options New options Tribunals Ontario is introducing to make our tribunals… Continue Reading TO: Operational Update
Tribunals Ontario Expanding Access to Justice and Enhancing Digital Literacy

As part of our commitment to access to justice, Tribunals Ontario is expanding access terminals to all of our constituent tribunals. Starting November 25, any party appearing before our tribunals who does not have access to a telephone, computer and/or the internet may be accommodated in the Toronto, Hamilton, London and Ottawa hearing centres to… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Expanding Access Terminals to all Tribunals

Beginning September 1, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is scheduling all future remote hearings by videoconference. SBT is taking a digital-first approach to dispute resolution to meet the diverse needs of Ontarians and enhance the quality of dispute resolution services but remains flexible in how it delivers services: If appellants do not have access to… Continue Reading SBT: News Release
Social Benefits Tribunal Begins Scheduling all Remote Hearings by Video

Tribunals Ontario is implementing the Zoom videoconference platform to conduct tribunal and board video proceedings. “Over the past year, we have held video proceedings to provide access to justice while ensuring the safety of parties, staff and adjudicators. This change to Zoom is another step forward to modernize our organization,” said Sean Weir, Executive Chair… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Using Zoom to Conduct Video Proceedings

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

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is holding all hearings by teleconference until further notice to provide access to justice in a fair and efficient manner, while protecting the health and safety of the people of Ontario. Telephone Hearings Hearings will continue to take place at the time noted on the Notice… Continue Reading SBT: News Release
Social Benefits Tribunal Holds Hearings by Phone During COVID-19 Outbreak

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Tribunals Ontario is taking action to safeguard the health and well-being of front-line workers and Ontarians, while continuing to ensure access to justice. Effective today, Tribunals Ontario is implementing a new policy to postpone in-person hearings and reschedule to a later date. Where feasible, alternative hearing options such… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario’s New Policy for Hearings

On Tuesday, October 1, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) will begin holding its Toronto hearings at the new Tribunals Ontario Mediation and Hearing Centre at 15 Grosvenor St, Toronto. SBT hearings will no longer be held at 655 Bay St. The new centre offers an improved experience for the public with an information desk, natural… Continue Reading SBT: News Release
Toronto Hearings Move to Tribunals Ontario Mediation and Hearing Centre

February 24, 2025 Effective February 24, 2025, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) has updated Appeal Form 1, Rules of Procedure and Practice Direction on Communicating with the SBT. Please read the operational update for more information.