September 16, 2024
Tribunals Ontario is observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2024. Our offices will be closed on September 30 and proceedings will resume as scheduled on October 1. Filing deadlines for September 30 will be extended to October 1 and applicable timelines that are calculated by business day will be extended one day.
TO Tribunals Ontario Supports and services
Access to justice, diversity and inclusion are core values of Tribunals Ontario. See our commitment to accessibility and diversity.
Tribunals Ontario believes that everyone should be given an equal opportunity to access Tribunals Ontario’s services and fully participate in the processes of the tribunal. Tribunals Ontario also believes that services should be provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of all participants.
Request an accommodation
Accommodations are arrangements that allow everyone to participate fully in the tribunal process, regardless of their abilities. This could include a request for an interpreter, support person or a change in hearing format. Find out how to request an accommodation.
Request a change of hearing format
All tribunals will continue to schedule video, telephone or written proceedings unless a different format is required as an accommodation for an Ontario Human Rights Code-related need, or unless a party can establish that the specified hearing format will result in an unfair hearing.
Learn about when and how to request a change of hearing format for Tribunals Ontario proceedings.
Video proceedings
Tribunal proceedings are primarily conducted by video or phone. Our video proceedings page provides information to help you prepare for a virtual proceeding, such as a hearing, mediation, or case conference, at one of Tribunals Ontario’s boards or tribunals.
French language services
Tribunals Ontario is committed to ensuring that French language services are clearly visible, easily accessible, publicized and of equivalent quality to services offered in English.
See the Tribunals Ontario French Language Services Policy for more information about our services in French.
Indigenous services
Learn about Tribunals Ontario’s commitment to providing culturally appropriate Indigenous services.
Getting legal help
Get legal help for inquiries and applications related to Tribunals Ontario from participating legal clinics, referral services and resources.
Request records in Tribunals Ontario files
Tribunals Ontario is guided by the open court principle and is committed to transparency, accountability and accessibility in its decision-making and operations.
The records in most Tribunals Ontario case files are available to the public on request.
Complaints
Tribunals Ontario is committed to providing high quality service to the public. As part of that commitment, we receive and respond to complaints about the services at our boards and tribunals. Learn about the complaints processes at Tribunals Ontario and how to file a complaint.