🏛️ Ontario Tribunal Success Rates Comparison

Comparative analysis of appellant/applicant success rates across Ontario's administrative tribunals (1987-2026)

⚠️ Data Quality Note: Success rates vary by data source and methodology. WSIAT: keyword detection shows 12.0% but 94.9% lack outcome keywords (independent research suggests 60-70%). HRTO: 2.66% reach final hearing (60% settle). ONSBT: Limited public outcome data.

WSIAT (Workers' Compensation Appeals)

12.0%*

Detected from 6,040 of 98,992 decisions (6.1% with outcome keywords)

HRTO (Human Rights Discrimination)

2.66%

Final hearing rate (60% settle, 84.5% withdrawn/abandoned)

ONSBT (Social Assistance Appeals)

40-60%†

Estimated from 292 appeals (limited public outcome data)

Success (Appellant/Applicant Wins)

Failure (Dismissal/Denial)

Unknown/Insufficient Data

📊 Data Sources:
• WSIAT: WSIAT Open Data Portal - 98,992 decisions analyzed
• HRTO: Tribunals Ontario Open Data - 39 quarterly statistical reports (2016-2025)
• ONSBT: Tribunals Ontario Open Data - 24 quarterly reports

Analysis Date: April 30, 2026