HUMAN RIGHTS FORUMS
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
For human rights matters that occur within Ontario's provincial jurisdiction, the Ontario Human Rights Code applies.
Individuals can bring applications before
the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal - HRTO.
Note:
- The HRTO has no momentary limit on claims submitted to the HRTO.
- The HRTO generally awards between $5,000 to $25,000 for injury to dignity and self-respect
- The HRTO cannot award court costs.
- You have one year from the realization of the last known incident to bring a claim before the HRTO. There are some rare incidents where this time limit can be waived.
- Presently, the delays before the HRTO are extremely excessive where applications can take between five and ten years to be heard!
- Currently the HRTO has a 97% summary dismissal rating, where the HRTO is dismissing claims without a hearing based on an alleged lack of jurisdiction.
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
For human rights matters that occur within the Federal jurisdiction, the Canadian Human Rights Act applies.
Individuals can bring applications before
the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal - CHRT.
Note:
- That the CHRT has a monetary limit of $40,000, which is $20,000 for actually losses incurred and $20,000 for special compensation as a result of the discrimination.
- You have one year from the realization of the last known incident to bring a claim before the CHRT. There are some rare incidents where this time limit can be waived.
Small Claims Court
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Small Claims Court
For matters involving provincial jurisdiction or federal jurisdiction a party can choose to bring a claim before the Small Claims Court, if the induvial has other civil disputes with the opposing party.
Note:
- The Small Claims Court has a monetary limit of $35,000. This does not include court costs.
- You cannot bring just a human rights claim to the court, you must have a civil matter as well that you can tie the human rights allegation to.
- You have two years from the realization of the last known incident to bring a claim before the Small Claims Court. There are some rare incidents where this time limit can be waived.