What’s new
June 22, 2021
ARB: Operational Update
Statutory Powers Procedure Act (SPPA) Amendments
Effective June 3, 2021, a new section 29 has been added to the Statutory Powers Procedure Act making it an offence to record or publish a tribunal hearing unless an exception applies. Exceptions include unobtrusive recordings made by a party,…
June 21, 2021
TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Expanding Access Terminals to Hamilton, London, and Ottawa Hearing Centres
As part of Tribunals Ontario’s commitment to access to justice, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is expanding access terminals to three more hearing centres in Ontario. Starting June 21, LTB parties who do not have access to a telephone,…
June 18, 2021
ARB: Operational Update
ARB’s Digital-First Approach – Update
We are writing to provide you with an update to our January 29, 2021 memo about our digital-first approach to providing services. The Assessment Review Board (ARB) is continuing to implement its digital-first approach to meet the diverse needs of…
May 14, 2021
LTB: News Release
Landlord and Tenant Board Implementing Enhanced Scheduling Plan
The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is working towards resuming full services by implementing a scheduling plan that will prioritize mediation services, reduce delays and enhance the quality of dispute resolution services. Effective May 31, 2021, the plan will allow…
May 13, 2021
ARB: Operational Update
Transitioning to Zoom Proceedings
Effective July 2021, the Assessment Review Board (ARB) will be using Zoom’s videoconference platform to conduct external proceedings and engage with stakeholders. As you know, over the last year we have moved to a digital-first approach to enhance access to…
May 12, 2021
TO: News Release
Tribunals Ontario Using Zoom to Conduct Video Proceedings
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…
April 20, 2021
HRTO: News Release
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Services
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is seeking input on some of its forms, guides, rules and processes to improve its services and to facilitate timelier and more efficient dispute resolution. To better understand people’s experiences with a selection…
April 9, 2021
ARB: Operational Update
Emergency Order Province Wide Restrictions
On April 1, 2021, the Ontario government issued a further restriction to the Emergency Order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) effective April 3, 2021 for 28 days and on April 7th, a Stay-at-Home order for 28…
April 1, 2021
CFSRB: News Release
Practice Direction on Communicating with the Child and Family Services Review Board
Effective April 1, 2021, the Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) has a new Practice Direction on Communicating with the board. The CFSRB’s new practice direction aligns with Tribunals Ontario’s digital-first approach and provides guidance on the CFSRB’s expectations…
March 31, 2021
ARB: Operational Update
Electronic Document Format and Filing Requirements Guideline
We are writing to provide an update on Electronic Document Format and Filing Requirements Guideline (“Guideline”) that the Board has established for filing documents electronically. Taking effect on April 1, 2021 the Guideline supports the Rules of Practice and Procedure…