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March 19, 2021
ARB: Operational Update
Appeals Resolution Strategy – 2021 Taxation Year
The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is committed to fulfilling its mandate of resolving property assessment disputes within the regular four-year assessment cycle, however, with the postponement of the general reassessment for the 2021 taxation year, the common understanding is that…
March 11, 2021
TO: News Release
Statement on Ministry of the Attorney General’s Justice Accelerated Strategy
Sean Weir, Executive Chair and Harry Gousopoulos, Executive Director of Tribunals Ontario, issued the following statement about the Ministry of the Attorney General’s Justice Accelerated Strategy: “Tribunals Ontario welcomes the investment from the government for this important project as part…
February 1, 2021
LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Launches Online Payment for Application Fees
The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is offering landlords and tenants a new and convenient way to pay application fees. Beginning February 1, 2021, applicants can use a Visa, MasterCard or debit card to pay for most application types online.…
January 29, 2021
ARB: Operational Update
ARB Digital-First Approach – Looking Ahead
The ARB continues to enhance its operations and processes using a digital-first approach to providing services. Some of the digital services we remind you to use are: Website - Our website is the main portal to access all information about…
January 29, 2021
CFSRB: News Release
New CFSRB Practice Direction on Scheduling and Adjournment Requests
Effective February 1, 2021, the Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) has a new Practice Direction on Scheduling Pre-Hearing/Mediations and Hearings, Rescheduling Requests, and Adjournment Requests. The practice direction outlines the CFSRB’s scheduling, rescheduling, and adjournment processes, and provides…
January 28, 2021
TO: News Release
Statement on Associate Chair Appointment to the Assessment Review Board
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),…
January 27, 2021
LTB: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Increasing Access to Technology in Toronto
Tribunals Ontario is expanding options to address requests for alternative hearing formats for Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) parties in Toronto who do not have access to a telephone, computer and/or the internet. Starting February 1, LTB parties who need…
January 19, 2021
ARB: Operational Update
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency
On January 12, 2021, the Ontario government issued a second Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) effective January 14, 2021 for 28 days until February 10, 2021. The ARB now conducts all of its…
January 19, 2021
LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Seeking Feedback to Update Forms and Guidelines
The Landlord and Tenant Board is inviting Ontarians to provide feedback on new and revised forms, instructions and guidelines related to upcoming changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) made by the Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act,…
December 8, 2020
TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario New Leadership
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…