In the Fall of 2024, the HRTO initiated consultations with stakeholders on a number of potential changes to its Rules of Procedure aimed at streamlining processes to resolve applications more efficiently for all parties. The HRTO carefully reviewed the feedback…

Effective February 24, 2025, the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is changing its process of consent to communication by email for appellants, making it easier for appellants to engage with the SBT. The SBT has updated its Appeal (Form 1) to…

Effective January 1, 2025, the French language name of the Ontario Special Education Tribunal (OSET) has changed to “Tribunal de l’éducation spécialisée de l’Ontario” (TESO). There is no change to the English name. This name change is in accordance with…

Effective January 1, 2025, all persons licensed by the Law Society of Ontario (Lawyers, Paralegals) must use the Tribunals Ontario Portal (TOP), the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)'s case management system, to access any file-related documents as well as submit…

Effective January 1, 2025, individuals or businesses who apply for a licence or event permit, or who currently hold a licence or event permit, under the Combative Sports Act, 2019 (CSA) can appeal the orders or intended actions by the…

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…

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…

Effective November 17, 2024, applicants making electronic payments using credit and debit cards to Assessment Review Board, Landlord and Tenant Board, Licence Appeal Tribunal - General Service and Licence Appeal Tribunal - Automobile Accident Benefits Service will see the new…

Due to a labour disruption at Canada Post, mail services have been impacted at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). Decisions and Notices of Hearing may be delivered by courier to the parties. Interim Assistance Orders may be delivered by courier…

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…