[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "does%20the%20Human%20Rights%20Tribunal%20of%20Ontario%20have%20a%20rule%20or%20practice%20direction%2C%20since%20its%20hearings%20are%20held%20on%20Zoom%20not%20in%20person%2C%20for%20how%20and%20when%20a%20member%20of%20the%20public%20can%20request%20to%20attend%20a%20Tribunal%20virtual%20hearing%20as%20an%20observer%3F%20what%20does%20the%20policy%20or%20direction%20require%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes \u2014 the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), through Tribunals Ontario, has specific policies and practice directions covering when and how a member of the public can observe a virtual hearing (e.g. via Zoom). Below is a summary of those rules, requirements, and how things typically work. If you want help drafting a request to observe a particular hearing, I can assist with that too.\n\n---\n\n## What the HRTO permits: public observation\n\n- In general, HRTO hearings are **open to the public** unless there is an order formally closing the hearing (for example, certain confidential proceedings, or orders under statute) or unless the format is specifically private (such as mediations or mediation-adjudications). ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- Hearings can be conducted **electronically** (video-conference or teleconference), in person, or in a hybrid format. The HRTO\u2019s Hearing Docket (which is publicly posted) typically includes details of the hearing format (video, phone, in person) for each matter. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## How (and when) to request to observe\n\nIf you want to observe a hearing virtually, there are certain steps and expectations. Here's what the policy requires:\n\n| Requirement | Details |\n|---|---|\n| **Advance request** | You must contact the HRTO **at least 7 days in advance** of the hearing you wish to observe. Typically via email to hrto.registrar@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-866-598-0322. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Provide identification / purpose** | Observers may be asked to provide their name and sometimes an organization, and explain their purpose for attending. This helps the HRTO determine whether the hearing is open and whether granting access is appropriate. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/en/supports-and-services/video-proceedings/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Receive link / instructions** | If approved, HRTO will give you the link and relevant details/instructions for how to observe the hearing. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Confirm the hearing will proceed** | Because scheduling changes do happen, the day before the hearing it's recommended to check with HRTO to make sure it\u2019s still going forward as listed. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## Obligations of observers during virtual hearing\n\nIf you are granted observer status, there are rules you\u2019re expected to follow:\n\n- **Mute your microphone** and usually **turn off your video** for the duration of the hearing (unless you are specifically instructed otherwise) to avoid disruptions. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/en/supports-and-services/video-proceedings/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Remain silent and not participate** (i.e. no speaking, questioning, or submitting evidence). Observers are there only to watch. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/en/supports-and-services/video-proceedings/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Courteous behaviour**, following tribunal decorum just as in-person participants would. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/en/supports-and-services/video-proceedings/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Prohibitions on recording**: you may **not record, broadcast, stream, photograph, or otherwise reproduce** any part of the hearing, unless the tribunal has given explicit permission. ([stage.tribunalsontario.ca](https://stage.tribunalsontario.ca/documents/TO/Videoconferencing_Zoom_User_Guide_EN.html?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## What the rules do *not* require (or where there is discretion)\n\n- **No formal requirement to give a detailed reason** beyond identifying who you are and your interest; although policy suggests you may be asked for the \u201cpurpose for attending.\u201d HRTO does *not* generally require you to provide a specialized justification beyond that. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- **No automatic or public publication of observer attendance** unless a hearing is closed or exceptions apply. Observer requests are processed case-by-case.  \n- **No guarantee you can join late**: observer access can be denied if you miss the deadline to request or try to join too late in the hearing. Also, in hearings with capacity limits or private parts, observer access may be subject to tribunal discretion. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/en/supports-and-services/video-proceedings/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I could send you the exact wording of the relevant Rules of Procedure or Practice Directions, or help you prepare a request to observe a specific case hearing. Do you want me to pull those up?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes%20please%20do."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are the exact policy documents, rules, and practice directions from Tribunals Ontario / HRTO that relate to how a member of the public can request to observe \u2014 virtually \u2014 a hearing. These are current as of August 2026 and include the wording from the \u201cHow to Observe a Hearing\u201d FAQ and relevant excerpts from HRTO Rules.\n\n---\n\n## How to Observe a Hearing \u2014 Official HRTO FAQ\n\n- The HRTO\u2019s FAQ states that *any person* wishing to observe a hearing must contact the HRTO **at least 7 days in advance** at hrto.registrar@ontario.ca or by phone (1-866-598-0322) to request to observe. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- Once approved, the HRTO staff will provide:  \n  \u2022 the link to attend the particular hearing you want; or  \n  \u2022 help you locate a hearing of interest, including subject-matter hearings if relevant. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- The day before the hearing, observers are encouraged to contact HRTO to confirm that the hearing is going ahead (because last minute changes happen frequently, such as settlement). ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Relevant HRTO Rules of Procedure Excerpts\n\n- **Rule 3.5 \u2014 Form of Proceedings**  \n  \u201cThe Tribunal may conduct hearings in person, in writing, by telephone, or by other electronic means, as it considers appropriate.\u201d This confirms that electronic/virtual hearings are within the permitted formats. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/HRTO-Rules_of_Procedure.html?utm_source=openai))  \n\n- **Rule 3.10 \u2014 Public Proceedings**  \n  \u201cThe Tribunal\u2019s hearings are open to the public, except when the Tribunal determines otherwise.\u201d This establishes the principle that hearings (including virtual ones) are public unless specifically closed. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/HRTO-Rules_of_Procedure.html?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## What the HRTO Policy / Practice Direction Does *Not* Specify\n\nWhile the FAQ and rules are fairly clear, there are also important details that the policy doesn\u2019t currently include or leave to discretion:\n\n- The policy does **not** require you to provide a detailed justification beyond identifying yourself and your interest. Just that you are requesting to observe. That being said, the policy does suggest saying which hearing you want. ([tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/How%20to%20Observe%20a%20Hearing%20at%20the%20HRTO%20-%20Final%20for%20consultation.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- There is no wording that observer attendance is automatically granted; it is subject to HRTO review and approval.  \n- The policy does **not** provide for observer participation; observers are strictly non-participative (just observing). That\u2019s inherent in \u201cobserve.\u201d  \n- The policy doesn\u2019t specify technological requirements beyond standard notices about Zoom; but context documents (e.g. consultation feedback) have raised concerns around access and fairness of technology. ([tm2.tribunalsontario.ca](https://tm2.tribunalsontario.ca/documents/hrto/HRTO%20Nov%2026%20Stakeholder%20Consult%20Report%20-%20Final.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can send you a draft request (email or form) to observe a specific hearing, based on this policy. Do you want me to prepare that for you?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "please%20give%20me%20details%20about%20the%20Chord%20Mojo%202%20DAC%20version%202.%20how%20much%20is%20it%20in%20canada%3F%20what%20is%20the%20weight%20and%20size%20and%20what%20features%20does%20it%20have%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are the detailed, up-to-date specs, features, and Canadian pricing for the Chord Mojo 2 (2026 revision / \u201c4.4mm version\u201d). This includes the \u201cversion 2\u201d / 2026 revision which adds some new outputs and charging capabilities.\n\n---\n\n## Pricing in Canada\n\n- Audio specialty store **AudioFi.ca** lists the Mojo 2 (2026 updated version) at **CA$849.00**. ([shop.app](https://shop.app/products/8050125013131/chord-mojo-2-2026-dac-headphone-amp?utm_source=openai))  \n- Another authorized dealer, **Layton Audio**, also has it for **$900.00 CAD**. ([laytonaudio.ca](https://www.laytonaudio.ca/en/product/portable-audio/1331-mojo-2.html?PAGEAVIS=1&utm_source=openai))  \n- Vinyl Sound in Toronto similarly lists it at **$849 CAD**. ([vinylsound.ca](https://vinylsound.ca/collections/chord?utm_source=openai))  \n\nSo depending on retailer and colour/finish, the street price in Canada typically falls between **CA$850-CA$900**.\n\n---\n\n## Dimensions & Weight\n\nPhysical size and weight according to the official manual and reviews:\n\n- Dimensions: **83 mm** (length) \u00d7 **62 mm** (width) \u00d7 **22.90 mm** (height) ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/mojo-2?utm_source=openai))  \n- Weight: approximately **185 grams** (0.4 lbs) ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/mojo-2?utm_source=openai))  \n- When paired with the optional **Poly** streamer/server (attaches on the side), combined weight becomes ~ **270 grams**. ([chordelectronics.eu](https://chordelectronics.eu/index_htm_files/Mojo%202%20User%20Manual.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Key Features & Technical Specifications\n\nHere are the major features and technical data, including what\u2019s new in the 2026 revised version (\u201c4.4 version\u201d):\n\n### Inputs & Outputs\n\n- **Digital inputs**: five inputs total \u2014 optical (TOSLink), coaxial (via 3.5 mm jack \u201cdual-data coax\u201d), Micro-USB, and USB-C. USB-C is switchable for data and/or charging. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/mojo-2?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Headphone outputs**: originally two 3.5 mm jacks. In the 2026 update, one of the 3.5 mm ports is replaced with a **4.4 mm balanced output** (Pentaconn style), while retaining the other 3.5 mm. ([avforums.com](https://www.avforums.com/reviews/chord-mojo-2-4-4-2026-portable-dac-headphone-amplifier-review.23332/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n### Sound Performance & DAC Tech\n\n- FPGA-based DAC built around Chord\u2019s custom digital circuits; uses a **\u20184e Pulse Array\u2019** DAC architecture. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/mojo-2?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Ultra-High Definition Lossless DSP**: a tone/equalizer system (\u201cUHD DSP\u201d) that allows gain/attenuation in selectable bands (lower bass, mid-bass, lower treble, high treble) without loss in sound fidelity. Also includes crossfeed (three-level) for spatial \u201cspeaker-like\u201d headphone listening. ([mono.no](https://www.mono.no/media/multicase/documents/chord%20electronics/mojo%202%20key%20features%20document%20v0.3.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n### Battery / Power / Charging\n\n- Battery life: around **8 hours** of continuous listening. ([chordelectronics.eu](https://chordelectronics.eu/index_htm_files/Mojo%202%20User%20Manual.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- Charging: the updated version supports **USB-C charging** (switchable port for data/charging), and improved battery capacity (~9% gain) plus ~75% reduction in charging power loss internally. ([mono.no](https://www.mono.no/media/multicase/documents/chord%20electronics/mojo%202%20key%20features%20document%20v0.3.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- Intelligent Desktop Mode: when plugged into a charger for extended periods, it reduces charge current to protect battery health (i.e., avoids over-charging stresses). ([whathifi.com](https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/chord-mojo-2?_hsmi=203532139&utm_source=openai))  \n\n### Electrical Output & Dynamics\n\n- Output power at 1% THD (1 kHz):  \n  \u2022 **90 mW** into 300 \u03a9 (5.2 V RMS)  \n  \u2022 **600 mW** into 30 \u03a9 (4.2 V RMS) ([chordelectronics-mobile.jp](https://www.chordelectronics-mobile.jp/products/mojo-2-4-4/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Output impedance: approximately **0.06 \u03a9** (extremely low) \u2192 helps headphones behave consistently regardless of load. ([chordelectronics-mobile.jp](https://www.chordelectronics-mobile.jp/products/mojo-2-4-4/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Dynamic range: roughly **125 dB A-weighted** and SNR about **123 dB A-weighted**. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/mojo-2?utm_source=openai))  \n- THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): about **0.0003%** at 2.5 V into 300 \u03a9. ([chordelectronics-mobile.jp](https://www.chordelectronics-mobile.jp/products/mojo-2-4-4/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n### Other Features\n\n- **Chassis / Build**: CNC-milled aircraft-grade aluminium, handmade in the UK. Bead-blasted finish. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/mojo-2?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Controls & Interface**: Four \u201ccontrol spheres\u201d (buttons): now include \u201cmenu\u201d sphere in addition to power, volume up/down. These use coloured LEDs for feedback. The menu gives access to crossfeed, mute, button-lock, tone-control/EQ, etc. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/mojo-2?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Frequency response**: 7 Hz to 20 kHz \u00b13 dB. ([chordelectronics-mobile.jp](https://www.chordelectronics-mobile.jp/products/mojo-2-4-4/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Sample rate / Bit Depth / DSD Support**: PCM up to **768 kHz / 32-bit**; native DSD64 to DSD256; DSD via DoP. ([chordelectronics-mobile.jp](https://www.chordelectronics-mobile.jp/products/mojo-2-4-4/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## What\u2019s New in the 2026 Update (4.4 Version)\n\nThe 2026 version (sometimes called Mojo 2 4.4 or Mojo 2 (2026 revision)) introduces a few meaningful upgrades without increasing MSRP:\n\n- **Swap one output**: one 3.5 mm jack replaced by **4.4 mm balanced output** for modern balanced headphone compatibility. ([whathifi.com](https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/chord-mojo-2?_hsmi=203532139&utm_source=openai))  \n- **Independent volume & DSP memory**: each output (3.5 mm and 4.4 mm) now remembers its last volume, DSP, crossfeed settings per output. Useful if you use different headphones. ([avforums.com](https://www.avforums.com/reviews/chord-mojo-2-4-4-2026-portable-dac-headphone-amplifier-review.23332/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **USB-C port switchable**: can now both receive data *and* charge via the USB-C port, simplifying connection and cable setup. ([whathifi.com](https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/chord-mojo-2?_hsmi=203532139&utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can pull up some comparisons between Mojo 2 and similarly priced DAC/amps in Canada (pros & cons) to help with making a decision?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "can%20you%20plug%20headphones%20into%20the%20chord%20mojo%20DAC%20using%20a%20USB%20C%20to%20USB%20connection%2C%20or%20does%20that%20DAC%20not%20have%20an%20audio%20output%20via%20USB%20C%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Good question! With the Chord Mojo 2 DAC/amp, the USB-C port is **only a digital input** (and in the 2026 \u201c4.4\u201d revision also a charging port, when switched via the menu). There is no audio output (analog or headphone) via the USB-C port itself. Headphones must always be connected to one of the dedicated headphone output jacks (3.5 mm and/or 4.4 mm).  \n\nHere are the details & some explanations:\n\n---\n\n## What the USB-C port actually *does*\n\n- The USB-C jack is a **digital input**, meaning you can send digital audio data from a source (e.g. phone, computer, tablet) into the Mojo 2 via USB-C. It converts that digital signal to analog through internal circuitry. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mojo-2-4.4-user-manual.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- In the updated version (often called \u201cMojo 2 4.4\u201d), that USB-C input is **switchable** between *data-mode* and *charging-mode**, so you can use the same port either for streaming audio or for charging the unit from a USB-C power supply. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/the-mojo-2-gets-key-updates?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Why you *cannot* plug headphones into the USB-C port\n\n- **No analog output path** via USB-C: The USB-C input is not built to send analog audio (line/earphone out). It only receives digital signals, which are then processed through the DAC inside, and then output via the headphone jacks. There isn\u2019t circuitry in the USB-C jack for driving headphones or outputting analog signals. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mojo-2-4.4-user-manual.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- Headphone connections are via the dedicated analog jacks on the Mojo 2: one 3.5 mm and, in the updated version, one 4.4 mm jack. These are the only ways to physically connect wired headphones to the Mojo 2. ([chordelectronics.co.uk](https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/mojo-2?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Summary\n\nSo in short:\n\n- USB-C \u2192 Mojo 2: works (for digital audio input)  \n- Mojo 2 \u2192 USB-C: **does not** carry headphone-output or analog signal  \n- To use headphones, you must plug into the 3.5 mm or 4.4 mm jack on the Mojo 2  \n\nIf you want, I can compare this setup to another DAC that *does* allow output via USB-C (if you\u2019re looking for that kind of flexibility)."
    }
]