How do I file a claim with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?

You can make a discrimination claim with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
(HRTO) by lling out an application.
The HRTO accepts applications by persons who believe they have been discriminated against under the Ontario Human Rights
Code (/sys/link_redirect.asp?doc_id=1001467). To nd out more about what the Code covers, read What human rights protection
does Ontario o er? (/sys/faqs_detail.asp?rss=1&faq_id=4000355)

Your application (http:// ndlink.at/hrto-frm) must be led within 1 year of the incident(s). Late applications are only
allowed in some circumstances.

The Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) (http://www. ndlink.at/hrlsc) provides free help lling out the
application. Contact them at 1-866-625-5179 for more information.

What happens when I file a claim with the HRTO?

The person who discriminated against you is called the respondent. When you le a claim, the HRTO sends the respondent a
copy of the application.

The respondent is expected to make a written response and you will be given the chance to reply to it.

Everyone who les an application is asked if they want to participate in mediation to try to solve the issue. Both sides must
agree to participate in mediation.

In mediation, a representative from the HRTO listens to both side's views and helps you come to an agreement together. If
mediation is not selected or does not work out, the application will go to a hearing.

At a hearing, an HRTO adjudicator (decision-maker) listens to each side, reviews evidence and makes a decision. Depending on
the case, it may be several months before you receive a decision.

The decision may require the respondent to make a remedy (http:// ndlink.at/hrlsc-rmd) . This could be nancial or
non- nancial.

For More Information

Preparing and Filing a Human Rights Application (http:// ndlink.at/hrlschowto) - A guide that explains what you
need to know when submitting an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. From the Human Rights Legal
Support Centre.

Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) (http://www. ndlink.at/hrlsc) - The HRLSC provides free legal advice
and support on human rights issues in Ontario, including help lling out applications to the HRTO. Information is available
in many languages.

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO): Frequently Asked Questions (http:// ndlink.at/hrto-faq) - Find out more
about the HRTO, including the meaning of discrimination and harassment, how complaints are dealt with, and what to
expect at HRTO proceedings.

Justice Ontario (/sys/link_redirect.asp?doc_id=1004676) - This website has information about Ontario's legal system,
including family and criminal law, lawsuits, human rights, wills and estates, and tickets and nes. You can get legal
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