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Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement on the Associate Chair appointment to the Assessment Review Board: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Bednarek as Associate Chair to the Assessment Review Board (ARB), effective January 21, 2021. Ken has over 30 years of experience in both private as… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Assessment Review Board

Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce Harry Gousopoulos as the new Executive Director and the appointment of Sean Weir to a two-year term as Executive Chair. Harry Gousopoulos was previously the Director of Corporate Affairs and Governance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, where he was responsible for government/ministry relations, Board governance and… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario New Leadership

Effective November 30, 2020, Tribunals Ontario has an updated Practice Direction on Hearing Formats . The Practice Direction outlines Tribunals Ontario’s approach to determining the format of the hearing that will be held, and how a party can request a different hearing format. The updated Practice Direction is part of Tribunals Ontario’s digital transformation to… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Updated Practice Direction on Hearing Formats

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

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

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

Sean Weir, Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement in response to the Ombudsman’s Annual Report released on June 30, 2020: “Having reviewed the Ombudsman’s Annual Report in detail, I welcome the update on the ongoing investigation into Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) delays. Tribunals Ontario and the LTB are fully cooperating in… Continue Reading LTB: News Release
Statement on Ombudsman’s Office Annual Report

Effective July 1, 2020, application fees for the Assessment Review Board (ARB), the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) and appeal fees for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) will increase. The ARB, LTB and LAT fees are increasing by six per cent. These fees are still structured so that services… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Fee Increases on July 1, 2020

The Government of Ontario has announced the creation of a new tribunal organization, the Ontario Land Tribunals, effective July 1, 2020. The new organization will include the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, Environmental Review Tribunal, Board of Negotiation, Conservation Review Board and the Mining and Lands Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunals will adjudicate and mediate matters… Continue Reading TO: News Release
Government Announces New Ontario Land Tribunals Organization and Executive Chair

Tribunals Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Weir as interim Executive Chair effective June 2, 2020. Sean has an extensive legal background, as well as experience with strategic, operational and governance management, planning and delivery. He was the Chief Executive Officer and National Managing Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais. In his legal… Continue Reading TO: News Release
New Executive Chair Appointed to Tribunals Ontario