On the Radar – New limits at Small Claims Court and the Landlord and Tenant Board
This month's On the Radar looks at the new claim limits at Small Claims Court and the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Latest updates
New minimum wage rates
Steps to Justice has updated information about the minimum wage increase that took effect on October 1, 2025.
The new minimum wage amounts are:
- Most jobs: $17.60 an hour
- Homeworkers: $19.35 an hour
- Students 17 and younger: $16.60 an hour
New limits for small claims and housing cases
CLEO has updated information about:
- Small Claims Court and the Small Claims Court Guided Pathways
- the Landlord and Tenant Board and the Housing law Guided Pathways
As of October 1, 2025, people applying to either place can ask for up to $50,000. The limit used to be $35,000.
As well, for someone to...
Information on the new Canada Disability Benefit
Steps to Justice has information on the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). It explains:
- who can get the CDB
- how to apply
- how much someone can get
- what to do if an application is denied
On the Radar – New benefit for people with disabilities
This month’s On the Radar looks at the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), a new government benefit that people can now apply for.
New ODSP rates
Steps to Justice has updated information on the amount someone can get from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). On July 1, the amount went up by 2.8%.
The basic ODSP rate for a single person who gets the highest shelter allowance is now $1,408 a month. It was $1,368.
Updates on HRTO applications
Steps to Justice has updated information about making an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). Starting June 1, 2025, if someone applies to the HRTO, they must attend a mediation before their hearing. If someone applied to the HRTO before June 1, 2025, the HRTO will ask them to try mediation, but they do not have to...
New Guided Pathway helps people get a family court order when they agree on issues
CLEO is pleased to announce a new Guided Pathway for people in family court who agree on one or more of their issues. The Guided Pathway for obtaining a court order on consent helps them complete the forms they need to ask the court for a consent order. This pathway can help people ask for a...
New information on Notice of Security Interest (NOSI)
Steps to Justice now has information about what someone can do if they have a Notice of Security Interest (NOSI) on the title of their home. Find answers to questions like:
- What is a NOSI?
- How do I cancel my contract?
- When should I get legal help?
On the Radar – Temporary EI changes in response to U.S. tariffs
On March 30, 2025, the Government of Canada made temporary changes to regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. This was in response to the United States putting tariffs on Canadian goods and the risk to jobs in Canada. These changes are meant to make it easier for people to get EI. This month’s On the Radar looks at these changes.