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Last updated: December 18, 2024
Page contents
- Tribunal forms for complaint process
- Tribunal forms for access to records
- Applying to the Tribunal (using forms 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5)
- Filling out PDF forms
- Submitting a form
- What to do if you have a problem opening a form
- Alternative formats
Tribunal forms for complaint process
| Form name | When to use the form |
|---|---|
| Form 1.1 – Complaint for an individual (online) Form 1.1 – Complaint for an individual .PDF (printable) | File a complaint for an individual. Read important information before you file a complaint |
| Form 1.2 – Authorization to file for another person .PDF (fillable and printable) | If you are filing a complaint for someone else, you must complete and file an Authorization – Form 1.2 and the relevant Form 1.1, 1.3 or 1.4, unless you are a lawyer or legal advocate. Read important information before you file a complaint |
| Form 1.3 – Complaint for a group or class of people (online) Form 1.3 – Complaint for a group or class of people .PDF (printable) | File a complaint for a group or class of people. Read important information before you file a complaint |
| Form 1.4 – Retaliation complaint (online) Form 1.4 – Retaliation complaint .PDF (printable) | File a retaliation complaint. If your complaint is about retaliation because of your role in an inquiry by the Office of Human Rights Commissioner, use the paper form. The online form has not been updated yet. Read important information before you file a complaint |
| Form 2 – Complaint Response .PDF (fillable and printable) | Respond to a complaint |
| Agreement to participate in mediation form .PDF (fillable and printable) | Settle a complaint |
| Form 3 – Amendment form .PDF (fillable and printable) | Change a complaint or complaint response (amend) |
| Form 4 – Time limit response .PDF (fillable and printable) | Respond to a complainant’s request to file a late complaint |
| Form 5 – Time limit reply .PDF (fillable and printable) | Reply to the respondent’s time limit response |
| Form 6 – Complaint withdrawal .PDF (fillable and printable) | Withdraw all or part of your complaint |
| Form 7.1 – General application .PDF (printable) | Use to apply to the Tribunal about a complaint already filed with the Tribunal |
| Form 7.2 – Dismissal application .PDF (printable) | Choose to apply to dismiss a complaint. Note: You need to request permission first. See Form 7.5 |
| Form 7.3 – New participant address for delivery .PDF (fillable and printable) | Give your address if you are a new participant |
| Form 7.4 – Order to produce documents form .PDF (fillable and printable) | Use with a Form 7.1 General application when you apply for a non-party to give you documents |
| Form 7.5 – Request to file dismissal application .PDF (fillable and printable) | Request permission to apply to dismiss a complaint |
| Form 8 – Order to attend hearing .PDF (fillable and printable) | Obtain an order for a witness to attend hearing |
| Form 9.1 – Complainant document disclosure .PDF (fillable and printable) | Disclose documents. Complainant lists and shares documents relating to the complaint |
| Form 9.2 – Respondent’s document disclosure .PDF (fillable and printable) | Disclose documents. Respondent lists and shares documents relating to the complaint |
| Form 9.3 – Witness list .PDF (fillable and printable) | Provide a witness list |
| Form 9.4 – Remedy sought .PDF (fillable and printable) | Exchange information about remedy. Complainant gives details of the remedy they seek under section 37 |
| Form 9.5 – Complainant document disclosure regarding remedy .PDF (fillable and printable) | Exchange information about remedy. Complainant lists and shares documents relating to the remedy |
| Form 9.6 – Response to remedy sought .PDF (fillable and printable) | Exchange information about remedy. Respondent responds to the details of the remedy the complainant wants |
| Form 9.7 – Respondent’s document disclosure regarding remedy .PDF (fillable and printable) | Exchange information about remedy. Respondent lists and shares documents relating to the remedy |
| Form 10 – Request for accommodation .PDF (fillable and printable) | Request accommodation |
| Form 11 – Notice of Change or Withdrawal of Representative .PDF (fillable and printable) | Withdraw as a participant’s representative or Appear as a new representative |
Tribunal forms for access to records
| Form name | When to use the form |
|---|---|
| Form A – Participant Access to Audio Recording Request .PDF (fillable and printable) | Request permission to listing to an audio recording under the Tribunal’s Participant Access to Complaint Record Policy |
| Form B – Public Access to Complaint File during the Hearing Period .PDF (fillable and printable) | Request access to parts of the complaint file under the Tribunal’s Public & Media Access Policy |
| Form C – Freedom of Information Request .PDF (fillable and printable) | Request access to records under the Tribunal’s Freedom of Information Request Policy |
Applying to the Tribunal using forms 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
Apply to the Tribunal to ask the Tribunal to make an order about a complaint already filed with the Tribunal. If you want to make a human rights complaint, see File a complaint.
Complete an application form and send it to the Tribunal’s email or office address
If you are a new participant, also complete a Form 7.3 – New Participant Address for Delivery.
If you are applying for a non-party to give you documents, also complete a Form 7.4 – Order to Produce Documents Form.
Filling out PDF forms
Use Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) or Adobe Acrobat Pro to fill out PDF forms so our software can read the file.
Submitting a form
You can submit a form by email, fax, or sending it to the Tribunal’s offices.
If you attach documents to an email, please put them in one PDF attachment. Use Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) or Adobe Acrobat Pro to create a PDF so our software can read the file.
You can also file complaint forms and application forms online. See above for more information.
You must submit the form by 4:30 pm on the day it is due.
What to do if you have a problem opening a form
You can use the online complaint forms on a computer or smart phone. The forms do not work with Explorer 8 or “Compatibility view”.
You can open the other .PDF forms on a computer. If you have a problem opening a PDF form:
- download the latest version of Adobe Reader to your computer
- follow these instructions to ensure your web browser is using Adobe Reader to open forms.
Alternate formats
If you need another option, you can email or phone:
Email: BCHumanRightsTribunal@gov.bc.ca
Phone: 604-775-2000
Toll free in B.C.: 1-888-440-8844
TTY: 604-775-2021