As Executive Chair, and on behalf of all the staff and members who work in the five tribunals of Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario (ELTO), I welcome you to our website.

The tribunals have a key role in resolving disputes, within the applicable legislative frameworks, to support strong, healthy communities and achieve outcomes that are in the public interest.

The clustering of the tribunals is intended to ensure that they are accountable, transparent and efficient in their operations, while remaining independent in their decision-making. The Adjudicative Tribunals Accountability, Governance and Appointments Act, 2009 has specific requirements for public accountability and governance documents for ELTO.

ELTO will provide service in a fair, transparent, timely, accessible and professional manner. Staff and members will act with integrity and work together to foster excellence at the tribunals. Together we will provide excellent service to the public.

As Executive Chair of ELTO I plan to build on the proud history and strengths of the tribunals to enhance their individual and collective expertise. I want to draw on the knowledge, abilities and ideas of all who work at ELTO, and who use or are affected by its services, to improve our services.

I offer my thanks to Michael Gottheil, former Executive Chair of ELTO, for his leadership in transitioning the tribunals into ELTO and his vision that has laid the foundation for ELTO’s future success.

I encourage you to visit this site regularly to obtain updates on ELTO’s work, and to share with me your views on how we can improve our service to the people of Ontario.

Lynda Tanaka

For more information, please read:

The core roles of ELTO’s constituent tribunals (“About ELTO”)

ARB Costs Rules

New Assessment Review Board Costs Rules - Consultation

Lynda Tanaka has been appointed Executive Chair for Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario.