Pooranlaw has gathered a wealth of resources and links for clients seeking information regarding information about the Legal System in Ontario, all in a single location for ease of reference. Check back here often for updates on recent legislative developments and the latest in free reference material.
Courts and Common Tribunal Websites
Ontario Courts
www.ontariocourts.on.ca
Ontario Labour Relations Board
www.olrb.gov.on.ca/english/homepage.htm
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/hrto
Landlord and Tenant Board
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/ltb
Social Benefits Tribunal
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/sbt
Court and Tribunal Rules & Forms
Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900194
Family Law Rules
www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/990114
Small Claims Court Rules
www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/980258
Ontario Court Services and Forms
www.ontariocourtforms.on.ca/english/
Superior Court Practice Directions
www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/practice/practice-directions
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules and Practice Directions
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/hrto/rules-and-practice-directions
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Forms
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/hrto/forms-filing
Ontario Labour Relations Board Forms and Rules of Procedure
www.olrb.gov.on.ca/english/bdocs.htm
Landlord and Tenant Board Rules, Practice Directions and Interpretation Guidelines
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/ltb/rules-practice-directions-guidelines
Landlord Tenant Board Forms
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/ltb/forms
Social Benefits Tribunal Rules and Practice Directions
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/sbt/rules-of-procedure
Social Benefits Tribunal Forms
www.sjto.gov.on.ca/sbt/forms-filing
Guides to the Legal System and Other Legal Topics
Ministry of the Attorney General’s Guide to Suing and Being Sued (A guide to litigation and the courts in Ontario)
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/justice-ont/lawsuits_disputes.php
Ministry of the Attorney General’s Small Claims Court Guides to Procedures
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/guides
Ministry of the Attorney General’s Guide to Human Rights Law, Tribunals and Organizations
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/justice-ont/human_rights.php
Ministry of the Attorney General’s Guide to Procedures in Family Court
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/guides/fc
Ministry of the Attorney General’s Guide to Family Law and the Family Law Court System
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family
Community Legal Education Ontario’s Resources by Legal Topic
www.cleo.on.ca/en/resources-and-publications/resources-topic
Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Guide to the Human Rights System
www.ohrc.on.ca/en/human-rights-system
Human Rights Legal Support Centre’s How-To Guides for Human Rights Complaints
www.hrlsc.on.ca/en/how-guides-and-faqs
Ontario Superior Court’s “Information for Parties” Guide
www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/at-court/parties
Where to Find Decisions & Legislation
Canadian Legal Information Institute
www.canlii.org/en/on/
Ontario Statutes and Regulations
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/tocBrowseCL_E.asp?lang=en
Where to Find Legal Aid or Other Services
Legal Aid Ontario
www.legalaid.on.ca
Community Legal Education Ontario’s Getting Legal Help: A Directory of Community Legal Clinics in Ontario
www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/ontario
Human Rights Legal Support Centre
www.hrlsc.on.ca/en/contact-hrlsc
Ministry of the Attorney General’s Court Interpretation Services Resource
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/interpreters
