Courts

Courts in Ontario

• Criminal Charges in Canada and Your Immigration Status

  If you are charged with a crime in Canada, and you are not a Canadian citizen, what the court decides may affect your immigration status. This fact sheet was produced by Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO).

• What is the court system in Ontario?

  The Court of Ontario has two divisions: Superior Court of Justice (the higher or general division) and the Ontario Court of Justice (the lower or provincial division).

• What is the difference between criminal and civil court?

  Criminal law deals with acts that violate the Criminal Code and other federal statutes. Civil law deals with disputes between private parties.

• What are legal tribunals and boards?

  Tribunals and boards usually hear cases related to a specific area, such as tenant rights, human rights, or immigration issues.

• What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?

  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to resolving disputes in ways other than going to court.

• What is the Ombudsman of Ontario?

  The Ombudsman of Ontario investigates complaints about services provided by the provincial government and its organizations.