Changes to HRTO Rules of Procedure & Practice Directions - Changements des règles de procédure et directives de pratique

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has announced changes to its Rules of Procedure and Practice Directions coming into effect June 1st 2025. See our home page for details. -- À compter du 1er juin 2025, le Tribunal des droits de la personne de l'Ontario (TDPO) annonce des changements aux règles de procédure et aux directives de pratique. Pour plus de détails, veuillez consulter notre page principale.

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The following are definitions for the types of cases you may encounter:

  • Cases Decided at Hearing:
    Cases where HRLSC provided representation to an applicant at a hearing, resulting in a resolved case before a hearing at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. 
  • Settlement at Mediation:
    Settlements negotiated at a Tribunal mediation or directly between the parties. In settlement agreements, applicants do not withdraw their allegations and the respondents do not acknowledge any of the facts as alleged. 
  • Tackling Systemic Discrimination:
    Systemic discrimination is when discrimination happens because of a business practice, a workplace policy, or a government program and it is not limited to a single incident or occurrence. It can also affect a large number of people.