New changes to HRTO Rules of Procedure & Practice Directions – Les nouveaux changements des règles de procédure et directives de pratique The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) announced updates to its Rules of Procedure, Practice Directions, Forms and operational processes coming into effect as of August 17, 2026. Please see our home page or Human Rights Law Updates section for details. --- Le Tribunal des droits de la personne de l’Ontario (TDPO) a annoncé des mises à jour à ses Règles de procédure, ses directives de pratique, ses formulaires et ses processus opérationnels. Les mises à jour entrent en vigueur le 17 août 2026. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter notre page d'accueil ou notre section « Mises à jour de la loi ».

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If more than 12 months have passed, it may be difficult to file a case with the HRTO:

The Ontario Human Rights Code says applications must be brought within 12 months from when the discrimination, harassment or reprisal occurred.

How does the HRTO deal with an application filed outside a limitation period?

To find out more about your other legal options, visit Community Legal Education Ontario’s Steps to Justice website.