Tribunals Ontario’s New Policy for Hearings
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Tribunals Ontario is taking action to safeguard the health and well-being of front-line workers and Ontarians, while continuing to ensure access to justice.
Effective today, Tribunals Ontario is implementing a new policy to postpone in-person hearings and reschedule to a later date. Where feasible, alternative hearing options such as written and telephone hearings will be considered to minimize disruption to hearings across the organization. In addition, all front-line counter services will be closed as of Monday March 16 until further notice.
https://slasto-tsapno.gov.on.ca/en/news/tribunals-ontarios-new-policy-for-hearings/
https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/covid-19-suspension-fam/
https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/coronvirus-ontarios-justice-system-grinds-to-a-virtual-halt
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