August 14, 2026
Effective August 17, 2026, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is introducing updates to its Rules of Procedure and Practice Directions along with process improvements to resolve applications more efficiently and enhance accessibility for all parties appearing before the tribunal. For more information, see the HRTO’s Operational Update.
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Disputes about discrimination and harassment under the Human Rights Code
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) resolves claims of discrimination and harassment under the Human Rights Code.
Access the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) if you need legal advice or assistance with a matter covered by the Human Rights Code.
Before you file
- Complete the Human Rights Legal Support Centre’s questionnaire, Have you experienced discrimination? to help determine if you will be able to pursue legal steps at the HRTO
- Learn what you need to know before you file with the HRTO
Application and hearing process
- Find information about filing an application, filing a response, and filing a reply at the HRTO
- Learn what to expect at a mediation and hearing
- Learn about decisions and how to request a reconsideration or judicial review
- Learn about what a contravention of settlement application is and how to apply
- Learn more about the HRTO service timelines, including application and processing times
Forms and filing
- Find HRTO forms and information about how to file
Laws, rules and decisions
- Learn about the laws, rules and decisions that affect the HRTO
- Learn about current consultations at the HRTO
Contact the HRTO
- Find out how to contact the HRTO by email, phone or mail
Learn about the supports and services offered by Tribunals Ontario, such as requesting an accommodation (including access to a computer, internet or phone), video and phone proceeding resources, options for legal help, French language services, Indigenous services, accessibility and diversity and more.