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Ottawa — Ch. 46 Human Relations § 46-41

Hearings by commission

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 2/8/2027
OttawaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

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Ottawa — Ch. 46 Human Relations § 46-41
(a) Hearings shall be conducted by the entire commission, or a quorum thereof, upon due and reasonable notice to all parties. The commission shall have power to administer oaths and to take sworn testimony. Any party alleged to have violated this article shall be entitled to be represented by counsel and shall have the right to call witnesses on his own behalf and to cross examine witnesses.
(b) At the conclusion of a hearing, the commission shall render to the council a written report with recommendations, which shall also be served by mail upon the complainant and the party or parties charged. No report shall be delayed more than 60 days after the first issuance of notice for commencement of a hearing.
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Plain English

Ottawa Ch. 46 Human Relations § 46-41 establishes the procedural framework for hearings conducted by the Human Relations Commission when a complaint is brought under the article. Hearings may be held before the full commission or a quorum, and all parties must receive due and reasonable notice beforehand. The commission holds authority to administer oaths and take sworn testimony, and at the close of a hearing it must deliver a written report with recommendations to the council—served by mail on all relevant parties—within 60 days of the first hearing notice.

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For Property Managers

Under Ottawa Ch. 46 § 46-41, a property owner or manager who is named as a respondent in a Human Relations Commission complaint can expect to receive formal notice before any hearing takes place. Operators facing such proceedings are generally represented by counsel, may call their own witnesses, and have the right to cross-examine witnesses presented against them. Following the hearing, the commission issues a written report with recommendations, which is mailed to all parties, so maintaining a current mailing address on file with the commission is a standard practice for compliant operators.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ottawa Ch. 46 § 46-41 provides procedural protections for complainants as well as respondents in Human Relations Commission hearings, including the right of all parties to receive reasonable advance notice of proceedings. As a complainant, you are entitled to receive by mail the commission's written report and recommendations once the hearing concludes, and that report must be issued within 60 days of the first hearing notice. Tenants who believe their rights under Ch. 46 have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the commission's hearing process and reporting timeline may apply to their situation.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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