New Practice Direction on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Tribunal Proceedings

Effective March 30, 2026, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) is implementing a new Practice Direction on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in OLT proceedings.

While the Tribunal does not prohibit the use of AI to assist in preparing documents, parties, participants and witnesses will be required to disclose the use of AI to create or generate content in documents filed with the Tribunal.

What is required?

If generative AI is used to create content in a document, the first paragraph of that document must include the following declaration:

Artificial intelligence (AI) was used to generate content in this document [at paragraphs x to y]. All content generated by AI, and the authenticity of all authorities cited in this document, has been reviewed and verified by [include the name of the party/representative to the proceeding].

This requirement ensures transparency and allows all parties and the Tribunal to appropriately scrutinize the accuracy of materials. It reflects best practices adopted by courts and tribunals across Canada and aligns with the Government of Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive.

The full Practice Direction is posted on our website at:

OLT | AI Practice Direction

Please note that all relevant forms and templates will be updated on our website by February 17, 2026, to ensure parties can prepare their documents for hearings scheduled on or after March 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact us at OLT.CLO@ontario.ca.

The Tribunal is committed to continually improving processes to better serve the people of Ontario and providing timely, fair, and principled resolutions for the matters that come before it.

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