Effective June 1, 2025, the HRTO is launching a mandatory mediation process. As such, for all HRTO applications received on or after June 1, 2025, a mediation shall be scheduled as a standard practice in every file. Parties can request an exemption for exceptional circumstances. To enable this change, the HRTO is adding a revised Rule 15 to its Rules of Procedure. In addition, they are updating several forms, which can be found here. Lastly, the HRTO is updating its processes for managing adjournments, rescheduling and extension requests.
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