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

As communicated in the advance notice issued on January 29, 2026, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has implemented a new Practice Direction regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in OLT proceedings. Effective for all proceedings commencing on or after March 30, 2026, parties, participants, and witnesses must disclose any use of AI in creating or generating content within documents filed with the Tribunal.

If generative AI is used to create content in a document, the first paragraph of that document must include a declaration, as noted in the Practice Direction.

The full Practice Direction is posted on our website at:

AI Practice Direction

The Tribunal has developed a set of questions and answers to support this transition. This resource is available on our website at:

AI Practice Direction: Frequently Asked Questions | Ontario Land Tribunal

If you have any other questions, please contact us at OLT.CLO@ontario.ca.

The Tribunal is committed to continually improving processes to better serve the people of Ontario. Developing clear guidance and accountability around AI usage in hearings will help ensure that the Tribunal continues to provide timely, fair, and principled resolutions for the matters that come before it.

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