Virtual Hearings at the OEB | Ontario Energy Board

Case number

Launched

June 17, 2020

Sector

Electricity

Natural Gas

Status

Archived

Details

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the courts and other administrative agencies began conducting virtual hearings.

On June 17, 2020, the OEB issued a letter to stakeholders seeking feedback on the OEB’s plan for conducting virtual hearings. We received comments from various stakeholders, including OPG, electricity distributors and ratepayer groups.

On March 17, 2021, the OEB posted its Virtual Hearings Guide. This document outlines the process for participating in a virtual hearing.

Updates

Date	Issue / Document
March 17, 2021	The OEB has posted its Virtual Hearings Guide. Virtual Hearings Guide
July 17, 2020	The OEB has a summary of the submissions it received. Summary of Comments
June 30, 2020	The OEB has received the following comments from stakeholders. Randy Aiken, Aiken and Associates Alectra Utilities Corporation Building Owners and Managers Association, Greater Toronto Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Ottawa Limited Nextbridge Infrastructure Ontario Power Generation Inc. Pollution Probe Mark Rubenstein, Shepherd Rubenstein Professional Corporation Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd.
June 17, 2020	The OEB has issued a letter to stakeholders seeking input on virtual hearings. Letter