Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces closure of the Clerk’s office for the holidays; no filings will be accepted between December 24 and January 3, 2021: https://bit.ly/2Vp15Vm 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court extends suspension of court operations due to COVID-19; all circuit court sitting and adult and youth out-of-custody matters remain cancelled until January 4, 2021: https://bit.ly/3fUTrLD 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces expansion of the range of matters it will hear remotely in the Small Claims Court: https://bit.ly/2Bka2bx 

British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court confirms that the Surrey and Abbotsford courthouses remain open; Fraser Health confirms there has been no undetected outbreak of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2VkB09G 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases new notice regarding restriction of public access to courthouses: https://bit.ly/39panZH 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces changes to the court schedule for the week of November 30: https://bit.ly/37p6mSa 
• Alberta Court of Appeal releases new notice regarding restriction of public access to courthouses: https://bit.ly/3o9QIBa 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice launches virtual criminal case management courts in Armstrong, Fort Hope, Geraldton, Lansdowne House, Longlac, Manitouwadge, Marathon, Nipigon, Ogoki Post, Renfrew, Schreiber, Summer Beaver and Webequie: https://bit.ly/3dQV77Q 

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Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court releases update regarding fine payments; payment deadlines for summary offence tickets have been extended for a further 90 days: https://bit.ly/3l7aP0M

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British Columbia

• BC Court of Appeal releases updated notice regarding the Court’s response to COVID-19; includes new information regarding the mandatory use of face coverings: https://bit.ly/2OOZMvx 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces the Legal Aid Administrative Court scheduled for December 8 will be canceled with respect to out of custody matters; will be administratively adjourned until January 12, 2021: https://bit.ly/367tvJn 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice makes order extending most timelines under the Provincial Offences Act until February 26, 2021: https://bit.ly/377QFjZ 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated policy regarding the use of face masks in BC courthouses: https://bit.ly/2HEwtMi 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated consolidated notice regarding the expansion of court operations: https://bit.ly/35WwMcS 

Prince Edward Island

• Prince Edward Island Courts announce non-medical masks are now mandatory in all courthouses:  https://bit.ly/3l34C5R 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces all traffic court matters scheduled for December 2020 will not proceed at this time; parties will receive written notification of rescheduled court date: https://bit.ly/364IVhL 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s bench releases new directive regarding remote and offsite civil trials as an alternative to in-person proceedings at the Law Courts Complex: https://bit.ly/2URvdZh 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces it will not commence any new jury selections until at least January 4, 2021, except for courts located in COVID-19 Green Zones; virtual proceedings still strongly encouraged: https://bit.ly/3lWR5y1 

Yukon

• Yukon Courts release new notice regarding the use of face masks in courtrooms: https://bit.ly/3nTDmJ7 

Northwest Territories

• Northwest Territories Supreme Court releases updated directive regarding scheduling of hearings: https://bit.ly/36VuITu 

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench announces postponement of all jury trials scheduled to commence between November 20 and December 31, 2020: https://bit.ly/3lSNK3g 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated guidelines for reopening: https://bit.ly/36T0Hn9 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases replacement dates for circuit court sittings that have been administratively adjourned due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3lPxu2I 
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new procedure for personal service of child protection proceedings on persons who are in custody: https://bit.ly/2HjUBne 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of criminal case management appearances, effective November 30: https://bit.ly/3lS3eoc 
  

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new practice direction regarding the use of video appearances for trials and preliminary hearings involving in-custody accused and witnesses: https://bit.ly/38QXAyQ 
• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench releases new practice direction regarding remote appearances by in-custody accused: https://bit.ly/2ID2jtp  

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of family law matters in Elliot Lake, Kirkland Lake, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout as of November 30; First Appearance Court/First Court Date before a clerk will resume remotely: https://bit.ly/3itxraJ 
• Ontario Court of Appeal announces all appeal hearings will be conducted remotely until further notice: https://bit.ly/3lMVCmI 
  

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding the rescheduling of adult and youth out-of-custody matters in the regional court centres: https://bit.ly/2HcLxAw 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces in-person criminal trials and preliminary inquiries will resume in Alexandria, Bradford, Elliot Lake, Kirkland Lake, Picton, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout on November 30: https://bit.ly/3lIwFsz 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding the administrative adjournment of adult and youth out-of-custody matters: https://bit.ly/2IGQd1Q 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court announces sittings will begin at the new Abbotsford Law Courts on February 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/2IzNhEk 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench (Masters’ Court) announces Maintenance Enforcement dockets in Brandon, Dauphin, Portage la Prairie, Morden, The Pas and Thompson will be suspended until further notice: https://bit.ly/3eWIicH 

Northwest Territories

• Northwest Territories Territorial Court releases updated directive regarding changes to court sittings and matters before Justices of the Peace due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3pq7f5k 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces cancellation of all circuit court sittings from November 12 until at least December 11: https://bit.ly/3kmw6D6
• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench announces all trials (except judge-alone criminal trials) set to begin between November 16 and December 11 will be adjourned to administrative lists for rescheduling: https://bit.ly/3llahp7 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces delay in resumption of jury selection and new jury trials in Brampton and Toronto until at least November 30: https://bit.ly/2IthqF2 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court updates guidelines for reopening: https://bit.ly/3eWkwxK 

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British Columbia

• BC Court of Appeal announces all appeal hearings will be held via Zoom until further notice: https://bit.ly/3eMrDZt 

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British Columbia

• Chief Justices Bauman and Hinkson and Chief Judge Gillespie of British Columbia issue joint statement on behalf of all courts regarding the use of face masks in BC courthouses: https://bit.ly/2JUB7ql 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases new notice regarding court proceedings in Thunder Bay following the courthouse fire on October 4: https://bit.ly/2UbawHm 

Federal

• Federal Court releases new guidelines for in-person hearings: https://bit.ly/3lesLHI 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding the resumption of jury trials and other in-person court operations in Brampton, Newmarket, Toronto, and Ottawa: https://bit.ly/3k3BT0k 
• Ontario Court of Appeal releases updated directive regarding the electronic conduct of matters during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/35CDvsS 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench (Masters’ Court) announces Maintenance Enforcement dockets in Winnipeg and Selkirk will be suspended effective November 6 until further notice: https://bit.ly/3p1rANV 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Supreme Court announces all Motions for Direction will be heard in-person, effective November 16: https://bit.ly/3l0LyX1 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court introduces new procedure for Virtual Judicial Dispute Resolution; parties must now complete and submit a Summary form at least 3 days in advance of a scheduled VJDR: https://bit.ly/3erjysU 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases update regarding the suspension and resumption of in-person court proceedings due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/38bMMe8
• Manitoba Provincial Court announces implementation of enhanced COVID-19 screening measures in response to the rising number of cases across the province: https://bit.ly/3oQLEml 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Appeal announces all proceedings will continue to be heard electronically until further notice: https://bit.ly/3mUkppf 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench announces additional health screening measures for those attending the Winnipeg Law Courts Complex: https://bit.ly/3639fHA 
• Manitoba Court of Appeal announces all hearings will be conducted remotely until further notice: https://bit.ly/386AL9X 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces implementation of additional virtual criminal case management courts: https://bit.ly/3dQV77Q 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding the use of Webex for Family Court matters in Medicine Hat: https://bit.ly/3859rZI 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of in-person criminal hearings at the Guelph courthouse as of November 2: https://bit.ly/2JxIXGd 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding expansion of Small Claims Court operations: https://bit.ly/2Bka2bx
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases update regarding the implementation of the Caselines pilot project: https://bit.ly/3hWHgy2
• Ontario Court of Appeal announces closure of public counter services until further notice: https://bit.ly/2HELayZ

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated guidelines for reopening: https://bit.ly/35LfXly 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces temporary relocation of court operations due to a fire at the Thunder Bay courthouse: https://bit.ly/31PEVPG 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding procedure for scheduling bail hearings in Wetaskiwin: https://bit.ly/31I0yRV 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Appeal releases new practice direction regarding electronic conduct of matters during COVID-19, effective until further notice: https://bit.ly/35CDvsS 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces implementation of a new overnight bail program, effective November 2, 2020: https://bit.ly/37yRkuV 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces commencement of virtual criminal case management appearances in over 50 court locations between October 26 and November 30, 2020: https://bit.ly/3dQV77Q

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces in-person criminal trials and preliminary inquiries at the Guelph courthouse are suspended until further notice; all other criminal matters will proceed remotely: https://bit.ly/34lTfRw 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court announces commencement of new drug treatment court in Lethbridge and reopening of circuit court locations in Cardston, Pincher Creek, Fort Macleod, Taber and Brooks: https://bit.ly/34hfk3G 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Appeal releases updated notice regarding protocols for in-person hearings: https://bit.ly/3jhLwZ8 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding health and safety protocols for in-person proceedings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/30ruf9M 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases notice regarding changes to in-person operations at the Newmarket Courthouse due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in the York Region: https://bit.ly/2T6mem7 

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Nova Scotia

• The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) releases new notice regarding self-quarantine requirements for court participants from outside the Atlantic provinces: https://bit.ly/3k4JUTN

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces Traffic Court matters, including Contraventions Act cases, scheduled for November 2020 will not proceed at this time: https://bit.ly/3nZVq4U

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases new notice regarding the use of Microsoft Teams for hearing chambers applications: https://bit.ly/3dvhGik

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding Provincial Offences Act proceedings; all in-person appearances will be adjourned until January 22, 2021: https://bit.ly/377QFjZ 

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New Brunswick

• New Brunswick Court of Appeal releases updated and consolidated COVID-19 practice direction: https://bit.ly/3nLBsep 

British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding current court operations: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated consolidated notice regarding expansion of matters to be heard virtually in the Small Claims Court: https://bit.ly/2SPKPvd
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding changes to in-person operations in Toronto, Brampton and Ottawa due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3lC4f2Q

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding in-court measures to be taken during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3gYXFC6 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Court of Appeal releases new COVID-19 questionnaire, to be completed in advance of all in-person appearances: https://bit.ly/2I7RPkR

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated guide to virtual proceedings: https://bit.ly/2YHxut1
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding health and safety protocols for resumption of in-person proceedings: https://bit.ly/30ruf9M
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding circuit court sittings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/32ACUYF
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding initial appearance court during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/37xQjRK 

Federal

• Federal Court releases General Policy Statement regarding virtual hearings: https://bit.ly/2GCzXyf 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated consolidated notice regarding expansion of court operations; probate applications and supporting documents may now be filed electronically: https://bit.ly/3iBGcPF 

Prince Edward Island

• Supreme Court of PEI releases update regarding the use of drop boxes for filing documents: https://bit.ly/3jFALk6 

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There are no updates from the courts today. Check back tomorrow!

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases conduct guide for remote appearances: https://bit.ly/34ypYSL 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces extension of the cap on email filing fees and suspension of rule 13.41(4) until January 31, 2021: https://bit.ly/3l6GMXp
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces it will resume scheduling Civil, Family, and Commercial trials, and full day specials between January 4 and July 2, 2021: https://bit.ly/34mf6XV 

Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench releases guide on jury management during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/3jjWMou 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces Child Protection dockets will continue to sit in the court centres for the month of October: https://bit.ly/3jnuBVG 
• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench releases updated scheduling protocols for the General and Family divisions: https://bit.ly/3jnuhWY

There are no updates from the courts today. Check back tomorrow!

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding resumption of court operations in the Central West region, effective October 5: https://bit.ly/34fHxqx

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases update regarding reopening of additional court locations: https://bit.ly/33bXCOl

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice further amends Toronto expansion protocol for court hearings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/36hGs3S

British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases new practice direction mandating pre-trial conferences for all adult and youth criminal matters; does not apply to self-represented accused: https://bit.ly/2Y72kux 
• BC Provincial Court releases updated practice direction regarding resumption of court operations; provincial suspension of limitation periods remains in place for all family and small claims matters: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz

Northwest Territories

• Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories announces resumption of jury trials in alternate locations that can accommodate physical distancing: https://bit.ly/339OHNt 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of in-person criminal trials and preliminary inquiries in Stratford: https://bit.ly/346ZEPi‍
• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of in-person family matters in Stratford: https://bit.ly/30f5kpe

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice amends Toronto expansion protocol for court hearings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3eaqaKA

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court announces pre-trial conferences now required for all criminal hearings/applications in Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, and Camrose set for 1 day or more: https://bit.ly/3i11So2 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Appeal recommencement of scheduling of some in-person appeal hearings during the week of October 19th: https://bit.ly/33UAHGB 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces traffic court matters, including Contraventions Act cases, scheduled for October will not proceed at this time: https://bit.ly/3mNIT4a

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated protocol for booking multi-day trials: https://bit.ly/3j2p2fq 

British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court announces temporary suspension of civil jury trials; effective September 28, the Supreme Court Civil Rules have been amended to suspend all civil jury trials until October 4, 2021: https://bit.ly/2EmSqO8 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases update regarding reopening of additional courts: https://bit.ly/33SXByb

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Courts release new directive regarding parties from outside Atlantic Canada participating in in-person proceedings: https://bit.ly/2HosoLF 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces First Appearance Court/First Court Date Before a Clerk will be waived from September 28 until November 27; parties will instead appear remotely before a judge for an initial case conference: https://bit.ly/2FRvEhQ

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases list of additional court locations commencing virtual criminal case management appearances on September 21: https://bit.ly/2Edr3Gl
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases supplementary protocol for the resumption of civil proceedings in the Central East region: https://bit.ly/3mvihEN

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Court of Appeal releases new notice to the public and profession regarding in-person and videoconference hearings: https://bit.ly/2ZLLtxP

British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding health and safety protocols for resumption of in-person proceedings: https://bit.ly/30ruf9M

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of in-person criminal trials and preliminary inquiries in Gore Bay, Orillia, and Woodstock as of today: https://bit.ly/2ZJZHyZ
• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of in-person family matters in Woodstock and Gore Bay as of today: https://bit.ly/2ZIq8Fv

Newfoundland and Labrador:

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated guidelines for reopening: https://bit.ly/32BcqG1

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There are no practice directive updates today! Check back tomorrow.

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces all Provincial Offences Act appeals scheduled through October 30 will be adjourned: https://bit.ly/2AJDsQ5
• Ontario Court of Justice announces delay in resumption of criminal trials and preliminary inquiries in Gore Bay, Orillia, Stratford, and Woodstock: https://bit.ly/3mmO5vq
• Ontario Court of Justice announces delay in resumption of in-person family hearings in Stratford and Woodstock; reopening of Gore Bay delayed until further notice: https://bit.ly/2GYxA8S

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases update regarding jury selection and resumption of jury trials in Edmonton as of September 14: https://bit.ly/3im1xgS 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces all matters with oral evidence will be heard entirely in person as of September 8; by default, matters without oral evidence will proceed via video conference: https://bit.ly/2FsHTky

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces circuit dockets presided over by a Judicial Justice of the Peace will resume in Thompson as of September 14: https://bit.ly/32hblDg

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice makes order pursuant to s. 85 of the Provincial Offences Act extending the suspension of certain time periods until December 1: https://bit.ly/32jR281

Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench releases updated practice directive regarding general operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3bJbhzf

Manitoba

• Manitoba Courts announce face masks will be required in all Manitoba courts as of September 10: https://bit.ly/32iMSgZ 

Federal

• Court Martial Appeal Court extends until further notice the period of time during which parties are encouraged to file documents electronically: https://bit.ly/3ijFoj5 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court updates court resumption protocol for both base and circuit points in the Central Region (Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, Camrose): https://bit.ly/3m5Ds0c
• Alberta Provincial Court updates court resumption protocols for Family matters in Camrose: https://bit.ly/3if5kwu
• Alberta Provincial Court updates court resumption protocols for Family matters in Red Deer: https://bit.ly/2DJ7hSR 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Courts release notice regarding the mandatory wearing of masks in the Winnipeg Law Courts after a staff person tests positive for COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2FfF8TM 

Federal

• Federal Court releases update regarding expiry of the Suspension Period; some administrative procedures enacted due to COVID-19 will remain in place until further notice: https://bit.ly/3icGJbu

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice direction regarding reopening of circuit points in the Wetaskiwin and Camrose areas: https://bit.ly/2Fde6fV
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice direction regarding reopening of circuit points in the Red Deer area: https://bit.ly/3bBuItI
• Alberta Provincial Court announces entry into Phase 3 of the Traffic Court resumption protocol; includes expansion of in-person court appearances: https://bit.ly/329gkFZ 
• Alberta Provincial Court updates court resumption protocol for matters to be heard at Calgary base court locations (Airdrie, Canmore, Cochrane, Didsbury, Okotoks, Tsuut’ina, and Turner Valley): https://bit.ly/3hIVlPP‍
• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding types of matters to be heard in Edmonton courtrooms: https://bit.ly/3bEMLzg

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated practice note regarding in-person and remote appearances in the Southern region: https://bit.ly/35bi0Rr

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces Traffic Court and Contraventions Act matters in St. John’s will not proceed for the month of September; parties will receive written notification of rescheduled court date: https://bit.ly/2QRy81W 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court updates protocols for Calgary Family and Youth Court proceedings, effective September 8: https://bit.ly/3jIMnm0
• Alberta Provincial Court updates virtual judicial dispute resolution protocol, effective September 8 for all previously scheduled and future matters: https://bit.ly/32CTntK
• Alberta Provincial Court announces expansion of the types of matters to be heard in Drumheller Base Court locations, beginning September 8: https://bit.ly/2EKiBy9
• Alberta Provincial Court announces expansion of the types of matters to be heard in Calgary Base Court locations, beginning September 8: https://bit.ly/3hIVlPP
• Alberta Provincial Court updates court resumption protocol for the Southern Region, effective September 4: https://bit.ly/3jHtJLj

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding the scheduling and conducting of virtual criminal case management appearances: https://bit.ly/3aMbqSc 
• Ontario Court of Justice announces additional court locations to commence virtual criminal case management appearances on September 8: https://bit.ly/2Z2bF6C 
• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding procedure for scheduling and conducting family law matters, effective September 28: https://bit.ly/3itxraJ
• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of Provincial Offences Act proceedings remotely as of September 28; no in-person proceedings until at least October 19: https://bit.ly/2AJDsQ5 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding the implementation of CaseLines: https://bit.ly/3hWHgy2

British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases revised notice regarding in-court measures during the pandemic; counsel must be in a position to confirm no one involved on their side has exhibited COVID-19 symptoms or traveled outside Canada within 14 days: https://bit.ly/3gYXFC6 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court announces trials and preliminary inquiries in Brooks to resume as of September 14; Brooks docket will continue by remote appearance in Medicine Hat: https://bit.ly/31SNART

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal announces lifting of the suspension of time limits in civil and penal matters: https://bit.ly/3lIG5Vq 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice note for self-represented litigants regarding circuit point trials and preliminary inquiries; dockets for Cardston, Pincher Creek, Fort Macleod, and Taber to be heard in Lethbridge by remote appearance: https://bit.ly/3beHCxw 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces Child Protection dockets will continue to sit in court centres for September; matters will be heard in Steinbach, Beausejour, Pine Falls, Peguis First Nation, Emerson, Portage la Prairie and Dauphin: https://bit.ly/2QJqN4u 
• Manitoba Provincial Court announces resumption of some court sittings in Nelson House, Norway House, Snow Lake, Cranberry Portage, and Easterville; includes sittings presided over by a Provincial Court Judge only: https://bit.ly/3lCdPDH 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice amends Toronto Expansion Protocol for hearings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3eaqaKA

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal announces resumption of court activities as of August 31; litigants will have the choice between an in-person hearing and proceeding by video conference: https://bit.ly/3jzIIqJ

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice note regarding procedure for criminal matters in the Tsuut’ina Provincial Court: https://bit.ly/3hVRRJy
• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated practice note regarding resumption of court operations at Drumheller Base Court locations, beginning September 8: https://bit.ly/2EKiBy9
• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated practice note regarding resumption of court operations at Calgary Base Court locations, beginning September 8: https://bit.ly/3hIVlPP 

Manitoba: 

• Manitoba Courts release update regarding wearing masks in courthouses; now required in regions with a Code Orange health order, which currently includes the Prairie Mountain Health Region: https://bit.ly/3bgySHd 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new protocol for virtual judicial dispute resolution in Family and Youth matters: https://bit.ly/32CTntK 
• Alberta Court of Appeal releases update regarding electronic hearings; all proceedings will be heard via audio or video conference until at least November 1: https://bit.ly/3ltfUlm 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated court resumption protocol for Edmonton Family, Youth Court, and Child Protection matters: https://bit.ly/3gADfOz 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases update regarding reopening of circuit court locations in the Edmonton Region; expected to reopen on September 14: https://bit.ly/3hBAmOF 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases update regarding reopening of circuit court locations in the Northern Region; expected to reopen on September 8: https://bit.ly/31xV50f 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of criminal trials and preliminary hearings in additional court locations, beginning September 14: https://bit.ly/31weUVC
• Ontario Court of Justice releases update regarding implementation of virtual criminal case management courts in Oshawa, Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Toronto East, beginning August 31: https://bit.ly/31y9TvS

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice note for the southern region regarding resumption of traffic and circuit court trials: https://bit.ly/2Qq94if 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice note regarding scheduling of circuit trials, preliminary inquiries, and hearings at circuit points in the Lethbridge area: https://bit.ly/3jkdsMn 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated general protocols for civil matters: https://bit.ly/3lnkS2Y

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court updates consolidated practice directive for provincial and youth justice court matters: https://bit.ly/3hy2ulL 
• Nova Scotia Court of Appeal releases new protocols for virtual and in-person hearings during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/2YBjBvu

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice publishes new best practice guidelines for remote hearings: https://bit.ly/3htzqvE 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice amends Toronto expansion protocol for court hearings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3eaqaKA 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated practice note regarding remote appearances in Calgary Criminal Courts: https://bit.ly/2EsNdEc 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated practice note regarding domestic violence matters in Calgary Criminal Courts: https://bit.ly/2CZi76U
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice note regarding Required Appearance Court: https://bit.ly/3aQ0djr 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated court resumption protocol and scheduling information for the Calgary Criminal Courts: https://bit.ly/2QhKBfb 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench issues Master Order regarding instructions and etiquette for online hearings: https://bit.ly/3jaUyra 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases notice regarding appeals from the landlord and tenant board in the Divisional Court: https://bit.ly/2Qk7G0D
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations in the Northwest region: https://bit.ly/3gpAiQD 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases notice regarding instructions and etiquette for parties participating in online hearings: https://bit.ly/3hgNsAU 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases notice regarding the scheduling and conducting of virtual criminal case management appearances: https://bit.ly/3aMbqSc 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court releases update regarding night court matters; some matters to proceed to trial in-person: https://bit.ly/3hikgJv

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court updates notice regarding circuit court sittings: https://bit.ly/32ACUYF 
• BC Court of Appeal further suspends service and filing deadlines until September 14; suspension will not be further extended: https://bit.ly/2OOZMvx 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases update regarding province-wide implementation of virtual criminal case management court for out-of-custody accused: https://bit.ly/3aI6LQZ
• Ontario Court of Justice updates information for self-represented accused persons involved in criminal matters: https://bit.ly/31iNuml

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases notice regarding counsel’s access to the Winnipeg Remand Centre; WRC now permitting counsel to attend in-person: https://bit.ly/3iZffGb 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding resumption of court operations in traffic, ticket, and bylaw matters: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench releases notice regarding updated procedure for Masters’ Maintenance Enforcement hearings: https://bit.ly/322kq1p 

Federal

• Tax Court of Canada orders that the period of March 13, 2020-September 13, 2020 be excluded from the computation of time under the Tax Court Rules: https://bit.ly/3kXKtj5; releases notice to the public and profession regarding same: https://bit.ly/323w0JB

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new practice direction regarding Commercial List and Estates List filing: https://bit.ly/346Rl7D

There are no COVID-19 practice directive updates today! Check back tomorrow for more news from the courts.

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of scheduling of criminal trials and preliminary inquiries for out-of-custody accused: https://bit.ly/2XXtYJK 
• Ontario Court of Justice releases new practice direction regarding waiver of personal attendance and request for adjournment by in-custody accused: https://bit.ly/3kGYCRp 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces the Small Claims Court is further expanding the range of matters which will be heard virtually: https://bit.ly/2Bka2bx

New Brunswick

• New Brunswick Court of Queen’s Bench announces regular document filing procedures to resume as of August 15; documents will only be accepted by email in extenuating circumstances: https://bit.ly/31JiScD

British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding reopening of additional Circuit Court locations: https://bit.ly/32ACUYF 

Alberta:

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated Southern Region practice note regarding in-person applications for criminal, civil, and family matters in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge: https://bit.ly/33P6MkE 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases notice regarding Southern Region court resumption protocol, effective until September 4: https://bit.ly/3kAT8aM 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench extends trial triage booking into fall sittings for family, civil, and short commercial trials: https://bit.ly/30JlQhM 

Manitoba: 

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces additional adult trial days to be available for the next six months: https://bit.ly/33PCyhG

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding scheduling of family matters: https://bit.ly/3itxraJ 
• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding the process for submitting documents electronically: https://bit.ly/2XRD7Ud 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding suspension of limitation periods and filing deadlines: https://bit.ly/31AIV5D

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces resumption of court sittings in St. Theresa Point, beginning August 12: https://bit.ly/2PC9DFm

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces change in location for Pre-Trial Coordinator dockets: https://bit.ly/31wQ4nx 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of criminal trials and preliminary inquiries at College Park, Kenora, Timmins, and Peterborough on August 17; Burlington on August 24: https://bit.ly/33OCiQ3
• Ontario Court of Justice releases new practice direction regarding Enhanced Designations of Counsel to limit the number of people required to attend court: https://bit.ly/3kmzeQR
• Ontario Court of Justice announces pilot project for virtual criminal case management appearances in Ottawa and Kitchener, beginning August 10: https://bit.ly/30yfBNQ

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces CaseLines Pilot Project for remote and in-person proceedings in Toronto: https://bit.ly/3kiTfYx 

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British Columbia

• BC Court of Appeal further extends suspension of service and filing deadlines until August 19: https://bit.ly/3k89lUG 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court makes general order extending timelines until August 24: https://bit.ly/3fpgDQs

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases update regarding locations for child protection hearings: https://bit.ly/2PkGbDN
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases update regarding reopening of additional court locations: https://bit.ly/3fvFdPw 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court updates guidelines for reopening: https://bit.ly/2PkK2Rj

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court reopens additional Circuit Court locations for in-person hearings: https://bit.ly/32ACUYF 
• BC Provincial Court releases revised guide to remote (telephone and video) proceedings: https://bit.ly/2YHxut1  

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice updates Toronto expansion protocol for virtual hearings: https://bit.ly/3eaqaKA 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding resumption of court operations: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court issues reminder regarding current Traffic Court procedure: https://bit.ly/3gdHlws

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces virtual criminal case management court pilot project for out-of-custody accused, to be launched August 10 in Ottawa and Kitchener: https://bit.ly/2X7xbGc

British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court announces resumption of normal timeframes for scheduling Trial Management Conferences, filing and serving trial materials: https://bit.ly/30Yfw5b

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces new email filing procedures for all judicial centres: https://bit.ly/30XeOEX 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice updates protocol for civil matters in the Central East region: https://bit.ly/2BzaiUJ

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Nova Scotia

• Supreme Court of Nova Scotia announces resumption of scheduling of foreclosure sales with new COVID-19 restrictions: https://bit.ly/30LDmAX 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated practice direction regarding procedure for consent adjournment of family matters: https://bit.ly/2OAKA4U 
• BC Court of Appeal extends suspension of service and filing deadlines until August 5: https://bit.ly/2OOZMvx

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice publishes guide for self-represented Family litigants during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/30HTYcW 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases notice regarding persons unable to attend in-court hearings: https://bit.ly/3jvWJ9y  

Federal

• Tax Court of Canada introduces fast-track settlement conference process: https://bit.ly/3eV0rpD 

British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases revised notice regarding applications by written submission in civil and family matters: https://bit.ly/3ex2sYV

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases update on reopening of circuit courts: https://bit.ly/32ACUYF 
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding resumption of court operations: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 
• BC Supreme Court announces resumption of criminal jury selections and trials as of September 8: https://bit.ly/32Dbba0
• BC Supreme Court extends cancellation of civil jury selections and trials until January 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/30Aucau
  

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal releases order making face coverings mandatory in public places: https://bit.ly/3eIe77r 

Federal

• Courts Administration Service releases recommendations regarding COVID-19 preventative measures for resumption of in-person court operations in the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Tax Court, and Court Martial Appeal Court: https://bit.ly/2ZIaZUY

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases new practice direction regarding procedure for adjourning matters under the Child, Family and Community Services Act: https://bit.ly/3fEsr2a 
• BC Provincial Court releases new practice direction regarding procedure for adjourning matters under the Family Law Act and the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act: https://bit.ly/2OAKA4U 

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal announces suspension of time in civil and penal matters to be lifted as of September 1: https://bit.ly/32F5wQP 

Northwest Territories

• Northwest Territories Courts announce the resumption of in-person registry services: https://bit.ly/3942Ayk

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There were no practice directive updates from the Canadian courts today. Check back tomorrow!

British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding resumption of further court operations: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 
• BC Provincial Court releases notice regarding health and safety protocols for in-person proceedings: https://bit.ly/30ruf9M
• BC Provincial Court releases guide for participating in remote proceedings: https://bit.ly/2YHxut1 
• BC Supreme Court releases notice regarding media access to proceedings: https://bit.ly/2WjSqnY 
• BC Supreme Court updates notice regarding applications by written submission for civil and family matters: https://bit.ly/3ex2sYV 
• BC Supreme Court updates notice regarding chambers applications: https://bit.ly/30fEr3Q
  

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces suspension of Emergency/Urgent Hearing Request process: https://bit.ly/3gX8bZN 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Appeal releases amended practice direction regarding electronic conduct of matters: https://bit.ly/30dG0Ps 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court announces discontinuation of teleconference hearing process for non-urgent civil and family matters: https://bit.ly/3fvGDus 
• BC Supreme Court announces modified process for booking case planning conferences: https://bit.ly/2C5Iesh 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces continued suspension of Small Claims Court operations: https://bit.ly/3iUFgHE 

Federal: 

• Tax Court of Canada releases notice regarding resumption of court operations: https://bit.ly/2Wcu53u
• Tax Court of Canada releases guidance for in-person hearings: https://bit.ly/3iWIqus
• Tax Court of Canada releases new practice direction on filing Notices of Appeal: https://bit.ly/2Wg2uyi  

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases amended notice for Toronto regarding expansion protocol for hearings: https://bit.ly/3eaqaKA 

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal extends state of health emergency until July 15: https://bit.ly/38IfIZC 

Federal

• Federal Court releases amended order regarding hearing suspension period: https://bit.ly/2Cj217k 
• Court Martial Appeal Court releases notice regarding remote commission of affidavits: https://bit.ly/2BWKIsT 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases update on court registry services, encourages remote filing wherever possible: https://bit.ly/327hX7k 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces new electronic filing guidelines: https://bit.ly/2ZZ09sK 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases notice regarding persons permitted into St. John’s General Division courthouse amid reopening: https://bit.ly/38EPtmO

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases notice regarding expansion of court operations, resumption of regular process for urgent criminal hearing requests: https://bit.ly/2CeJ5GL 
• BC Supreme Court announces resumption of in-person registry services, regular process for urgent civil, family, and insolvency hearing requests: https://bit.ly/38Ht34j 
• BC Supreme Court releases new directive regarding remote video conference hearings: https://bit.ly/3e9MGTY 
• BC Court of Appeal releases updated notice regarding access to court proceedings: https://bit.ly/31XmU2w 
• BC Court of Appeal releases updated notice regarding process for video conference proceedings: https://bit.ly/2W0eio7 
• BC Court of Appeal releases updated notice regarding modified filing directions in civil and criminal appeals: https://bit.ly/3f8VY3S 
• BC Court of Appeal releases updated notice regarding process for requesting hearings, further suspends service and filing deadlines until July 27: https://bit.ly/2OcfqAB 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces resumption of some judge-alone criminal trials, new triage process for some summary conviction appeals and short family, civil, and commercial matters: https://bit.ly/2ZN7oUh 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court Chief Justice amends order suspending residential evictions: https://bit.ly/3ehXi3f 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Supreme Court releases updated directive on preparing for virtual hearings: https://bit.ly/2DnGk6D 

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Alberta

• Provincial Court of Alberta enters Part 2 of Covid-19 Staged Resumption, allows limited in-person hearings for criminal, civil, and family and youth matters: https://bit.ly/31SIAgn 
• Provincial Court of Alberta updates Traffic Court protocol:https://bit.ly/2Z7FuDC 
• Provincial Court of Alberta releases new practice notes for Calgary Criminal Courts: https://bit.ly/2O9KFMF   
• Provincial Court of Alberta releases new Southern Region practice note; in-person applications for Criminal, Civil and Family matters will proceed at Medicine Hat and Lethbridge courthouses: https://bit.ly/2ZPyUR2 
• Alberta announces face masks now mandatory in all courthouse common areas: https://bit.ly/2D9WBfd 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces resumption of in-person criminal and family trials, preliminary inquiries, and summary judgment motions in Guelph courthouses: https://bit.ly/31On6Bk 
• Ontario Court of Appeal releases notice regarding the use of Zoom for remote hearings: https://bit.ly/3gzryIb

British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases update regarding reopening of circuit courts: https://bit.ly/2VRPNcL 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces delay in resumption of in-person family matters in Guelph until further notice, may proceed remotely: https://bit.ly/3gveV0L 
• Ontario Court of Justice announces delay in resumption of criminal trials and preliminary inquiries at College Park and Guelph courthouses, may proceed remotely: https://bit.ly/2ZG1fcG 
• Ontario Court of Justice releases revised notice regarding public and media access to court proceedings: https://bit.ly/3f5gtyi 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia announces non-medical masks now mandatory in all courthouse common areas, for all courthouse visitors: https://bit.ly/2BHRgvo

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court updates practice note regarding resumption of further court operations: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 
• BC Provincial Court updates practice directive on criminal pre-trial conferences, extends scope of application to criminal and youth trials after July 6: https://bit.ly/2Y72kux 
• BC Provincial Court releases practice directive on changing or suspending child or spousal support due to Covid-19: https://bit.ly/38qQIWH 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice updates practice directive on criminal case management appearances, resumes scheduling criminal trials and preliminary inquiries on July 6: https://bit.ly/2VK4U86
• Ontario Court of Justice updates criminal case adjournment dates for out-of-custody accused: https://bit.ly/3e0Ky0y 
• Ontario Court of Justice releases update on scheduling of family matters:  https://bit.ly/3islJOI 
• Ontario Court of Justice announces no in-person Provincial Offences Act proceedings until September 14: https://bit.ly/2AJDsQ5 

Quebec 

• Quebec Court of Appeal extends state of health emergency until July 8, 2020: https://bit.ly/3iq5amr 

Federal

• Court Martial Appeal Court announces gradual resumption of court operations, extends optional electronic filing to Sept 1: https://bit.ly/31Cmi2b 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court updates family and youth court resumption protocol for Edmonton: https://bit.ly/30Umtpc 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces further expansion of operations July 6, will hear additional family law matters and criminal trials and preliminary inquiries: https://bit.ly/2yyhajs 

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal extends state of health emergency to June 23, 2020: https://bit.ly/3fJDk2t 

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