Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice updates practice directive regarding court operations in Toronto with instructions for making an urgent hearing request: https://bit.ly/3d0CxLA 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding the implementation of CaseLines and the requirements for uploading documents: https://bit.ly/3hWHgy2 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice to the profession and public regarding court proceedings: https://bit.ly/3emvXyJ 

Federal

• Federal Court of Appeal releases new notice regarding the gradual resumption of filing deadlines: https://bit.ly/2SGR1t7 

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British Columbia

• BC Court of Appeal launches survey to seek the public’s feedback on its modified COVID-19 procedures; the survey will remain open until July 30: https://bit.ly/3vBJf16 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding trial resumption in Calgary; all proceedings where witnesses are called will resume on an in-person basis: https://bit.ly/35qD4SD 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding trial resumption in the Calgary region; all proceedings in Airdrie, Canmore, Cochrane, Didsbury, Okotoks, Turner Valley, and Tsuut’ina have resumed in-person: https://bit.ly/3gwrSuk 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding the resumption of in-person criminal trials in the Drumheller Circuit Courts: https://bit.ly/3xEFd9F 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice directive regarding criminal proceedings in the Edmonton region;  all proceedings where witnesses are called will resume on an in-person basis: https://bit.ly/2SA1AxZ 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding the Edmonton Family and Youth court resumption protocol; all trials will proceed as scheduled in-person: https://bit.ly/3cG2Qq6 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice directive regarding criminal matters in the Edmonton region; all trials and preliminary inquiries where viva voce evidence is required will resume on an in-person basis: https://bit.ly/2SA1AxZ 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases new notice regarding the expansion of court operations in Stephenville; access to the courthouse will still be limited to those participating in court proceedings: https://bit.ly/3iDLDkO 
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding court operations in the General Division: https://bit.ly/3iEyOGZ 
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding court operations in the Family Division: https://bit.ly/2U5H74z 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new directive regarding the updated procedure for Child Enhancement and Family trials in Red Deer and Camrose: https://bit.ly/3gu0Sdl 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding updated COVID-19 safety measures in the Central region: https://bit.ly/3guVkiK 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases updated directive regarding the hearing of chambers applications via phone and Microsoft Teams; long chambers matters may now be heard in Victoria: https://bit.ly/3dvhGik

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated Traffic Court resumption protocol; trials will resume at base and circuit court locations as of June 28: https://bit.ly/3ghcrEE 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases new notice regarding use of the File Transfer Service in insolvency proceedings: https://bit.ly/352ave2 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; in-person proceedings will be permitted to resume as of June 14: https://bit.ly/2Qd1wTw 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated directive regarding Small Claims Court operations; the process for requesting a motion on notice has changed: https://bit.ly/2Bka2bx 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases revised COVID-19 operational plan for Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor: https://bit.ly/34WXJOa 
• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases revised COVID-19 operational plan for Stephenville: https://bit.ly/3ptDMYt 
• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases update regarding access to the Corner Brook courthouse: https://bit.ly/3w6hIWE 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces it will be holding a virtual civil trial scheduling court on June 21 for matters in the Toronto region with fixed trial dates after March 15, 2020: https://bit.ly/3ckIcLU 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new consolidated notice regarding Family and Child Protection matters in the Ottawa Family Court: https://bit.ly/3vRoKy4 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding the hearing of Chambers applications via Microsoft Teams; parties are now required to turn their cameras on: https://bit.ly/3dvhGik 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice makes order regarding the continued suspension of Small Claims Court operations; the adjournment period has been extended until July 5, 2021: https://bit.ly/3iUFgHE 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases new notice regarding public access to the Corner Brook courthouse: https://bit.ly/3p91Pfe 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases updated directive regarding the format and filing of Masters, Civil, and Family Special Chambers applications: https://bit.ly/3uCytan 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases update regarding court operations; all trials and hearings requiring oral evidence may now proceed in person, and all other matters will continue to be heard remotely: https://bit.ly/3fCWwSk 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Courts release update regarding masks in courthouses; the All Courts Recovery Committee now strongly recommends disposable medical masks be worn at all times in the courtroom, including while speaking: https://bit.ly/3vEqg6C 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases update regarding court operations in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor; there will be no public access to the courthouses from May 31-June 4, inclusive: https://bit.ly/3wKWSvD 
• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases update regarding court operations in Stephenville; there will be no public access to the courthouse from May 31-June 4, inclusive: https://bit.ly/3c8RbQu 
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding court operations in all General Division locations for the week of May 31-June 4: https://bit.ly/3uCCiMG 
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding court operations at the Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor General Division locations for the week of May 31-June 4: https://bit.ly/34xBVbx 

Northwest Territories

• Northwest Territories Territorial Court releases updated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2R5Ox6A 
• Northwest Territories Supreme Court releases updated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/34w1Ro3 

Federal

• Federal Court of Appeal releases new directive regarding the electronic service of documents for the duration of the Suspension Period: https://bit.ly/2TkCrHt 

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Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court releases updated consolidated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19; in-person proceedings are suspended until at least June 11: https://bit.ly/2Qd1wTw 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases new notice regarding public access to court facilities; there will be no access to the Provincial Courts in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor from May 25-May 28: https://bit.ly/3wyUS9S 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces it is having issues with email filing; parties who filed materials on May 19 and 20 will eventually receive confirmation that those materials have been received: https://bit.ly/343fYkj 

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Provincial Court announces provincial circuit points will begin to reopen as of June 21: https://bit.ly/381bFrn 

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces the resumption of out-of-custody trials and preliminary inquiries as of May 25: https://bit.ly/3ypBIoE 
• Ontario Court of Justice announces all in-person and hybrid family and CYFSA trials may proceed as of May 25: https://bit.ly/3itxraJ 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated directive regarding consent adjournment in FLA/FMEA matters: https://bit.ly/2OAKA4U 
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; the procedure for consent adjournment by parties in FLA/FMEA matters has changed pursuant to the new Provincial Court Rules: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations in the Toronto region; the notice now includes a link to the new Civil Practice Court requisition form: https://bit.ly/3eaqaKA 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding Edmonton Family and Youth Court matters scheduled between now and May 28; all non-urgent, out-of-custody hearings will be adjourned: https://bit.ly/3eVmKz4 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces cancellation of upcoming jury selections due to to COVID-19 restrictions: https://bit.ly/33Ijdh1 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces travel to Port Aux Basques for the May circuit has been suspended; all matters scheduled to be heard from May 19-May 21 will be heard remotely: https://bit.ly/3uMaZ3e 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; the court will not be resuming jury matters in June: https://bit.ly/3emvXyJ 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court releases updated consolidated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19; in-person proceedings remain suspended until at least May 31: https://bit.ly/2Qd1wTw 
• Nova Scotia Supreme Court releases new notice regarding the expansion of services available under the essential services model; as of May 25, non-urgent matters that can be heard remotely will be allowed to proceed: https://bit.ly/33CCS1M 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding court operations in the Edmonton region for the period of May 10-May 28; all non-urgent, in-person trials and hearings are adjourned: https://bit.ly/3y1Hmx0
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice directive regarding criminal matters in the Edmonton region for the period of May 10-May 28: https://bit.ly/3hiRyLM 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding court operations in the Calgary region for the period of May 10-May 28; all non-urgent, out-of-custody trials and preliminary inquiries are adjourned: https://bit.ly/3y3rCcL 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases notice regarding the new process for EVV Oral Hearings in Edmonton, effective May 14: https://bit.ly/3eBW9XF 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases new Master Order regarding court operations for the period of May 10-May 28: https://bit.ly/3o4hj3t 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases new notice regarding restricted access to courthouses due to COVID-19; anyone claiming an exemption from the mandatory mask requirement must provide proof thereof: https://bit.ly/2SwbTma 
• Alberta Court of Appeal releases new notice regarding restricted access to courthouses due to COVID-19; anyone claiming an exemption from the mandatory mask requirement must provide proof thereof: https://bit.ly/3xXMXEt 

Ontario 

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations in the Southwest Region; the court will resume hearing matters in the same manner as they were being heard prior to April 20: https://bit.ly/3vShSAg 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding the assignment of duties to Judicial Justices: https://bit.ly/3uu68nj 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; all in-person, out-of-custody appearances scheduled from May 10-May 28 will be adjourned: https://bit.ly/3ut2Twd 
• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding court operations in the Southern region; select base and circuit court locations will remain open and the Case Management Office will be closed to in-person appearances: https://bit.ly/3b7y2hm

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces additional measures to limit traffic at court facilities; all in-person matters currently in progress will continue until concluded, and in-person matters not yet commenced will be adjourned until after May 24: https://bit.ly/3nRHZVb 

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces an extension of the reduction of out-of-custody trials and preliminary inquiries until May 21; virtual criminal trials and preliminary inquiries will be permitted to proceed as of March 10: https://bit.ly/3xjH6Jd 
• Ontario Court of Justice announces the adjournment of all in-person and hybrid family and CYFSA trials until May 21; fully virtual trials may proceed remotely as of May 10: https://bit.ly/3itxraJ 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Supreme Court announces it will permit judicial settlement conferences to proceed virtually as long as all parties agree to appear remotely; the court continues to operate under an essential services model: https://bit.ly/3vKddjE 
• Nova Scotia Court of Appeal releases updated notice regarding appeal proceedings during COVID-19; virtual proceedings will be conducted through Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/3b54Wiy 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces extension of the measures meant to limit traffic at court facilities: https://bit.ly/3vEdgxo 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces the continued suspension of Small Claims Court operations until June 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/3iUFgHE 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding court operations in the Central West region in response to Chief Justice Morawetz’ April 20, 2021 notice: https://bit.ly/3gRLLfY
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding court operations in the East region in response to Chief Justice Morawetz’ April 20, 2021 notice: https://bit.ly/3aQjJO3 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding court operations in the Northwest region in response to Chief Justice Morawetz’ April 20, 2021 notice: https://bit.ly/3nCgezD 

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Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Supreme Court announces expansion of the essential services model to all Supreme Court locations across the province: https://bit.ly/3aQCcKb

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding court operations in the Edmonton region during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3e1kKEZ 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations in the Toronto region; the part regarding summary conviction appeals/extraordinary remedies has been amended: https://bit.ly/3xvBbB1 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court introduces new procedure for determining the urgency of family and child protection matters for the period of May 3 to May 28: https://bit.ly/3xv2ZWj 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding court operations in the Central East region; all in-person and virtual hearings currently scheduled that have not yet commenced will be adjourned until further notice: https://bit.ly/32TcY9C
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding court operations in the Central South region; all matters currently scheduled between now and May 7 will be adjourned: https://bit.ly/3nxJ6JC 

Nova Scotia

• Provincial Court of Nova Scotia announces the suspension of all in-person proceedings across all areas of the province in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3sXpTlF 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court announces the adjournment of all in-person, non-urgent matters in Calgary and Edmonton scheduled between April 26 and May 28 due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2R2QEYn  

Nova Scotia

• Provincial Court of Nova Scotia announces the suspension of all in-person proceedings in the Halifax Regional Municipality for four weeks; all proceedings scheduled between now and May 21 will be adjourned and rescheduled: https://bit.ly/3sQjUif 
• Supreme Court of Nova Scotia announces the Halifax General Division will be returning to an essential services model until further notice: https://bit.ly/3vf1J7u 
• Supreme Court of Nova Scotia announces continuation of the safe services model for the Unified Family Court and the Provincial Family Court: https://bit.ly/3nktHw7 

Prince Edward Island

• PEI Provincial Court announces it will resume enforcement of the collection of fine payments, which was suspended due to the public health emergency: https://bit.ly/3tTN4P3 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new practice direction regarding the enhanced trial assignment process in Edmonton, effective April 26: https://bit.ly/3neQUj3 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated protocol for bail hearings: https://bit.ly/3tP1xeU 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding the adjournment of proceedings in the Northeast Region due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3ndLiFT 

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces the suspension of all criminal trials and preliminary inquiries involving out-of-custody accused scheduled between April 26 and May 7, 2021: https://bit.ly/3xjH6Jd 
• Ontario Court of Justice announces the adjournment of all family and CYFSA trials scheduled between April 26 and May 7, 2021: https://bit.ly/3erljXk 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court proceedings during the stay-at-home order; the court will defer as many matters as possible to minimize the number of people attending court facilities: https://bit.ly/3emvXyJ 

Federal

• Federal Court of Appeal releases new notice regarding the suspension of filing deadlines in certain proceedings: https://bit.ly/3vdQYCK 

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench releases updated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19; all jury trials scheduled to commence between May 1 and June 30 have been postponed: https://bit.ly/3n74Vj0 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated direction regarding applications for judicial authorizations at the Justice Centre: https://bit.ly/3dmBqWT 
• BC Provincial Court releases new direction regarding Small Claims Court proceedings during COVID-19, effective April 19: https://bit.ly/2OVH1dB 
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 

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Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces Traffic Court matters, including contraventions act cases, will recommence on May 10, 2021: https://bit.ly/3dmHxLb

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding the retrieval of hearing records; applicants in remote hearings must retrieve their hearing records within five days of the hearing: https://bit.ly/2Ql95XU 
• BC Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding chambers applications by phone and Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/3dvhGik 

Quebec

• Court of Quebec releases new notice regarding the mandatory use of medical masks in courtrooms: https://bit.ly/3dW5hER 

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British Columbia

• BC Court of Appeal releases new notice regarding the commencement e-filing in criminal matters and online booking of appeals: https://bit.ly/2PW6zaW 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces the extension of measures to limit traffic at court facilities; the court will hear all matters currently booked but will continue to hear newly booked matters remotely wherever possible: https://bit.ly/3t7OftI  

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding the CaseLines pilot project, e-filing, and fee payment: https://bit.ly/3hWHgy2 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding the use of CaseLines in criminal matters in the Central East region: https://bit.ly/3uHBOFo 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding the use of CaseLines in criminal matters in the Central South region: https://bit.ly/2PVCwA8 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding public and media access to Small Claims Court proceedings; the process for requesting urgent matters has changed: https://bit.ly/2Bka2bx

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding the scheduling of family matters during the provincial stay-at-home order: https://bit.ly/3itxraJ 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations during the provincial stay-at-home order: https://bit.ly/34Hvp2y 

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding Provincial Offences Act proceedings; timelines related to POA appeals have been extended until September 7, 2021: https://bit.ly/377QFjZ 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding the process for filing documents related to probate applications: https://bit.ly/3rUXmwA 

Quebec

• Court of Quebec releases new notice regarding the mandatory use of face masks in all courtrooms: https://bit.ly/3moFrgC 

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Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated directive regarding court operations in all General Division locations across the province: https://bit.ly/3rJkUEt
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated directive regarding court operations in the Corner Brook and St. John’s Family Divisions: https://bit.ly/2PNX114 
• Newfoundland Court of Appeal releases new notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; the registry will reopen to the public effective April 5, 2021: https://bit.ly/3mbiTzD 

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Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases new notice regarding the expansion of court operations in the Avalon Peninsula, effective March 29: https://bit.ly/3ficTUf 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated protocol for remote appearances and filing in Calgary Family and Youth Criminal matters: https://bit.ly/3si1nMl 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding court operations in the St. John’s General Division, effective April 1: https://bit.ly/3vUD4GD
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding court operations in the St. John’s Family Division, effective April 1: https://bit.ly/3d7iqKZ
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding court operations in all judicial centres and circuit court locations outside the Avalon Peninsula: https://bit.ly/3tTPi0b 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding the hearing of chambers applications in Prince George: https://bit.ly/3dvhGik 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases updated notice regarding the format for submission of draft orders: https://bit.ly/3cKzdEM 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding resumption of jury selection and trials; all non-jury matters should still proceed virtually unless an in-person hearing is absolutely necessary: https://bit.ly/34Hvp2y 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations in the Toronto region: https://bit.ly/3eaqaKA

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases new Criminal Appearance Court Adjournment Form for counsel seeking CAC adjournment in Edmonton or Calgary: https://bit.ly/3tD4ZJj

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding Small Claims Court operations: https://bit.ly/2Bka2bx 
• Ontario Court of Appeal releases new consolidated practice direction regarding court operations during COVID-19, effective March 29: https://bit.ly/38Iz2XK 

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Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Court of Appeal announces it will resume in-person hearings beginning March 16, 2021: https://bit.ly/3thx7S3 

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Provincial Court releases new directive regarding court operations during COVID-19; the Court will continue to hold in-person hearings where they can proceed in compliance with Public Health Guidelines: https://bit.ly/3exPo9m

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases new notice regarding the expansion of court operations in St. John’s and Harbour Grace; the court will now hear all matters where it can be established that the matter can effectively proceed virtually: https://bit.ly/38vyF2Y
• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases new notice regarding the expansion of court operations in all judicial centres outside the Avalon Peninsula, effective March 16: https://bit.ly/3qzTDnq 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated guide to virtual proceedings: https://bit.ly/3rBKMm7

New Brunswick

• New Brunswick Court of Appeal releases updated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2N0tKPP 

Yukon

• Yukon Supreme Court releases new notice regarding Chambers Records and Outlines; materials must be filed prior to hearing opposed applications and petitions scheduled for 30 minutes or more: https://bit.ly/3rxKSvg 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding protocols for Edmonton Family and Youth Court matters: https://bit.ly/38k4ifH 

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New Brunswick

• New Brunswick Court of Queen’s Bench releases new directive regarding the remote commissioning of affidavits: https://bit.ly/3uWOskP

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases new notice regarding court operations in the St. John’s General Division for the month of March: https://bit.ly/3rgkYfs 
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases new notice regarding court operations in the St. John’s Family Division for the month of March: https://bit.ly/3rmkog6  
• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases new notice regarding court operations in all judicial centres outside the Avalon Peninsula for the month of March: https://bit.ly/30crjNc 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding public and media attendance at remote video conference hearings: https://bit.ly/3e9MGTY 
• BC Supreme Court announces amendments to the Supreme Court Civil Rules; the temporary suspension of civil jury trials is extended until October 7, 2022: https://bit.ly/2EmSqO8 

Alberta 

• Alberta Court of Appeal releases new notice regarding amendments to the court’s e-filing practice direction, effective March 15: https://bit.ly/3kNC81B 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding the use of Caselines in Criminal matters in the Northwest region: https://bit.ly/3b8khzb 

New Brunswick

• New Brunswick Court of Queen’s Bench releases notice regarding the new Family Division forms; pleadings filed on the old forms will still be accepted up to and including March 15: https://bit.ly/2PwcyTl

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; Disputants in traffic ticket hearings may now request to appear remotely: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations in the East region: https://bit.ly/306HBqW
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding the filing of court documents in the Southwest region: https://bit.ly/3kE3OGb 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding the use of Caselines in Criminal matters in the East region: https://bit.ly/37UtXeE 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; the suspension of jury trials is extended until at least May 3, 2021: https://bit.ly/34Hvp2y 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court announces a further 90 day extension for payment of new or outstanding summary offence tickets: https://bit.ly/3bLbJx8 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding COVID-19 precautions for in-custody first appearances: https://bit.ly/3uvx86f 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases update regarding the implementation of Caselines outside the Toronto region: https://bit.ly/3hWHgy2 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding Small Claims Court operations; court staff will be contacting parties whose trials were interrupted by the suspension of operations in March 2020: https://bit.ly/3aMU0q6 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench releases updated notice regarding adjustments to current scheduling protocols for Family and Child Protection Matters: https://bit.ly/2P0zsBT 

Prince Edward Island

• PEI Supreme Court and Court of Appeal release updated notice regarding public access to court proceedings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2P8vUOh 

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench releases updated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19; all jury trials scheduled to commence between April 1 and April 30, 2021 will be postponed: https://bit.ly/3u8xVdf 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new practice direction for Divisional Court matters: https://bit.ly/2ZvIx7N  

Newfoundland

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases new notice regarding changes to court operations, effective now through March 2021: https://bit.ly/2ZtfKAV 

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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 
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; the process for in-person applications for judicial authorizations and judge-only warrants resumed as of February 16: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases new notice regarding Spring 2021 family trial sittings in the Central East region: https://bit.ly/2ZskOp7 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces it will be limiting regular court operations until further notice due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3s009oI 
• Newfoundland Provincial Court releases new notice regarding timelines in criminal matters; a written application is required to extend timelines for filing: https://bit.ly/3ddo7IS 
• Newfoundland Supreme Court announces suspension of normal operations in all Supreme Court judicial centres from February 15-19 due to the increasing COVID-19 case numbers in the province: https://bit.ly/3jVBcb5 

Northwest Territories

• Northwest Territories Territorial Court releases updated directive regarding COVID-19; proceedings outside Yellowknife and matters before Justices of the Peace may now be scheduled in the ordinary course: https://bit.ly/3qpAyF6 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces the revised forms for Divorce Act proceedings must be used as of March 1; the old forms will not be accepted for filing after February 26: https://bit.ly/3rNKHfi 
• Alberta Court of Appeal announces e-filing will be mandatory as of March 1: https://bit.ly/3daav0S

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces that it will proceed with its regular civil sittings in the Central East region on May 17, for three weeks, concluding on June 4; only non-jury jury matters will be heard: https://bit.ly/377qyce 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated guide to virtual proceedings: https://bit.ly/3rBKMm7 
• BC Provincial Court updates policy on access to court proceedings during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/370l1nr  

Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench and Court of Appeal release updated guidelines for attending courthouses during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/3tJ9keI 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding out-of-province court participants; parties are reminded of the requirement to self-isolate for 14 days in advance of in-person proceedings: https://bit.ly/3p76mNO 
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding the overnight bail pilot project: https://bit.ly/2YVK3jl 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding bankruptcy matters in Hamilton; Case Management Masters sitting as Registrars in Bankruptcy will now hear all matters virtually: https://bit.ly/3q07MdX 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated Traffic Court resumption protocol; Traffic Court remains closed for in-person appearances until further notice: https://bit.ly/2LlzbYM 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench makes announcement regarding draft Orders; all draft Orders submitted by email should be in Word format: https://bit.ly/3cKzdEM 

Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/39OssQD 

 Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench releases new notice regarding out-of-province court participants; parties are reminded of the requirement to self-isolate for 14 days in advance of in-person proceedings: https://bit.ly/3roaMRD 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases new notice regarding amendments to Family Court forms; the registrar will continue accepting the old forms up to and including February 26: https://bit.ly/2YMyevE 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding guidelines for Initial Appearance Court in criminal matters: https://bit.ly/37xQjRK 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Supreme Court releases updated guidelines for reopening: https://bit.ly/36GBpt8 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases updated practice directions regarding the scheduling and conduct of adult criminal matters in Calgary and the Calgary Region: https://bit.ly/2O9KFMF 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases new notice regarding media access to court proceedings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3r9xcWP 
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding health and safety protocols for in-person proceedings: https://bit.ly/30ruf9M 
• BC Provincial Court releases new notice regarding criminal pre-trial conferences: https://bit.ly/2Y72kux 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases update regarding the court schedule for the week of February 1; all matters will proceed as currently scheduled: https://bit.ly/36wJReC 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces a new Enhanced Designations of Counsel pilot project will be launching in Ottawa on February 1: https://bit.ly/2Lc2Tzw 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces resumption of virtual hearings for some out-of-custody dispositions (half day or less) in Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Brandon, Dauphin, The Pas and Thompson: https://bit.ly/2MBFAiY 
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding procedure for virtual docket appearances: https://bit.ly/3ow3DwM 
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding virtual Assignment Court; as of February 1, counsel will not be permitted to attend Assignment Court in person: https://bit.ly/39u1XzS 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench updates current Family Division scheduling protocols; all Family and Child Protection trials where parties are unrepresented will be adjourned until after February 26: https://bit.ly/39onFVF 
• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench updates current General Division scheduling protocols; all Civil trials scheduled between February 1 and April 1 where one or more parties is unrepresented will be adjourned until after April 9: https://bit.ly/39nSdXN 

New Brunswick

• New Brunswick Court of Appeal releases updated consolidated directive regarding COVID-19 court operations: https://bit.ly/3abBE0n 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding Small Claims Court operations; parties are encouraged to use the Small Claims Court E-Filing Service portal to file documents online: https://bit.ly/3qWwBHX 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court announces expansion of Microsoft Teams video hearings to Masters chambers in New Westminster, Kamloops, Kelowna, Victoria, and Nanaimo, effective February 1: https://bit.ly/3dvhGik 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding the return to sitting for certain trials, dispositions, and special circuit court sittings: https://bit.ly/36e5KyZ 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Appeal releases new direction regarding remote observation of oral hearings by the public and media: https://bit.ly/3iM0bx1 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court announces pilot project for faxing new criminal informations in Halifax and Dartmouth, effective February 1: https://bit.ly/3a7wX7I  
• Nova Scotia Supreme Court announces new procedure for scheduling bankruptcy and insolvency matters in Halifax: https://bit.ly/3sZDREQ 

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British Columbia

• BC Court of Appeal releases an overview of changes to the appeals process during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3phqrBO 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces extension of the cap on email filing fees until June 30: https://bit.ly/2M5WCFM 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces the extension of timelines relating to appeals under the Provincial Offences Act until April 12; all appeals scheduled between March 16 and April 9 will be adjourned: https://bit.ly/377QFjZ

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal announce new protocol regarding communication and testing related to COVID-19 cases in courthouses; see the full protocol here: https://bit.ly/3bYPndv  

New Brunswick

• New Brunswick Court of Appeal releases updated consolidated directive regarding court operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3oacOmm 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces all Traffic Court matters, including Contraventions Act cases, scheduled for February will not proceed at this time: https://bit.ly/360lzcA 

Northwest Territories

• Northwest Territories Territorial Court releases updated notice regarding cancellation of the February 3rd and 4th Circuit Court sitting in Fort Liard: https://bit.ly/3qMfdFw 

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Quebec

• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plan for Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Côte-Nord: https://bit.ly/3nVI2O8 
• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plan for Laval, Laurentides, Lanaudière and Labelle: https://bit.ly/2XZA8sp 
• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plan for Mauricie, Bois-Francs and Centre-du-Québec: https://bit.ly/2Malk7z
• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plan for Montérégie: https://bit.ly/2MbzIfO 
• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plan for Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches: https://bit.ly/392AYuI 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench announces it will now permit email filing for criminal matters in Winnipeg Centre: https://bit.ly/3qtXzWY 

Northwest Territories

• Northwest Territories Territorial Court releases updated notice regarding changes to the court schedule; Justice of the Peace court scheduled for January 26 and the court circuit scheduled for February 3 and 4 in Fort Liard are cancelled: https://bit.ly/35U3FrP 

Federal

• Federal Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; in-person hearings in Ontario and Quebec are on hold until February 12, but other matters may proceed remotely: https://bit.ly/3sFDsab  

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces all matters scheduled for the weeks of January 18 and January 25 will proceed as scheduled; all matters not requiring oral evidence will proceed remotely: https://bit.ly/3qyt8zg 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding scheduling of family matters in response to the province’s second state of emergency: https://bit.ly/3itxraJ 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding Small Claims Court operations: https://bit.ly/2Bka2bx 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice with new information regarding filings in criminal matters and sureties: https://bit.ly/2LJIWjB 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench announces resumption of judge-alone out-of-custody criminal trials as of February 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/35LwUNx 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces the suspension of jury trials will be extended until at least May 3, 2021; in-person hearings are only to be held where absolutely necessary: https://bit.ly/34Hvp2y 

Yukon

• Yukon Supreme Court releases updated notice regarding court proceedings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3sjaM6O 

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Quebec

• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plan for Abitibi-Témiscamingue-Eeyou Istchee-Nunavik: https://bit.ly/3bAiLq5 
• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plan for Estrie: https://bit.ly/39nSVTG 
• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plans for Montreal Civil (https://bit.ly/3q9d9HA), Criminal (https://bit.ly/39riu6d), and Youth Chambers (https://bit.ly/3bIMptg) 
• Court of Quebec releases updated regional court service plan for Outaouais: https://bit.ly/3sjw2JD 

Yukon

• Yukon Territorial Court releases updated notice regarding court proceedings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3oEYELa 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court announces it will begin sitting at the new Abbotsford Law Courts on February 1; will begin hearing chambers applications of two hours or less during the week of February 16: https://bit.ly/35yGfs9 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice introduces new naming protocol for Small Claims Court documents: https://bit.ly/2Bka2bx 

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Provincial Court releases update regarding court operations during COVID-19; most trials, preliminary inquiries, and in-person hearings are suspended until February 16: https://bit.ly/38Aif9C 

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal announces all appeals will be heard by videoconference as of January 11: https://bit.ly/38zXyL8 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding rescheduling of adult and youth out-of-custody matters set to take place between January 11 and January 29:  https://bit.ly/2JTah25 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces all out-of-custody adult and youth matters scheduled to take place from January 11-29 will be administratively adjourned; new dates are set out in this notice: https://bit.ly/3odTBBg
• Manitoba Provincial Court announces all Provincial Offences Act matters will be adjourned until after January 29: https://bit.ly/3hEVwfE 
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases update regarding further suspension and restriction of hearings; some circuit court locations will reopen for special sittings: https://bit.ly/3pRzHMX 

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces all in-person appearances and appeals related to Provincial Offences Act matters will be adjourned until January 22, 2021: https://bit.ly/377QFjZ 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court announces the end of the suspension of limitation periods due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/31AIV5D 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court updates Virtual Judicial Dispute Resolution protocol for family court matters in Red Deer: https://bit.ly/37HNcbC 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench releases update regarding adjustments to current scheduling protocols; Family and Child Protection trials where all parties are unrepresented will be administratively adjourned until after January 29, 2021: https://bit.ly/3rqKhvE

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases update regarding court proceedings; all non-jury matters should proceed virtually until provincial lockdowns are lifted or until further notice from the court: https://bit.ly/34Hvp2y 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19; suspension of limitation periods in court proceedings will end on March 25, 2021: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 
• BC Court of Appeal announces that the time periods to commence civil or criminal appeals will begin to run again on March 25, 2021: https://bit.ly/2OOZMvx 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces changes to the court schedule for the weeks of January 4 and 11, 2021: https://bit.ly/3aDF5ib
• Alberta Court of Appeal announces parties will now have the option of filing of a Condensed Book in civil and criminal appeals, effective February 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/34A8qq1 

Saskatchewan 

• Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench announces postponement of all jury trials scheduled to commence between January 1 and March 31, 2021: https://bit.ly/38thFcM 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding Red Deer and Camrose Family Court adjournments and Chambers Applications: https://bit.ly/3nI0KcL 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces all Provincial Offences Act matters will be adjourned until after January 8, 2021: https://bit.ly/3h5sUvI 
• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench announces additional changes to scheduling protocols for the period of January 11-29, 2021; the court is also expanding which matters it will hear remotely via videoconference: https://bit.ly/34x38M0 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces e-filing is now available for all materials in civil and family proceedings: https://bit.ly/3aqZk2u 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland Provincial Court announces traffic court matters, including Contraventions Act cases, scheduled during the month of January will not proceed at this time: https://bit.ly/3amYeos 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated guide to virtual proceedings: https://bit.ly/2YHxut1

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Appeal releases updated direction regarding the electronic conduct of matters during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/35CDvsS 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice releases updated notice regarding implementation of the CaseLines Pilot Project: https://bit.ly/3hWHgy2 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces partial closure of the Edmonton Review Office until January 4, 2021, due to staffing shortages: https://bit.ly/2WnTR49 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice extends the suspension of jury trials until at least January 29, 2021, in all areas of the province except Green Zones: https://bit.ly/3h1868V

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases new notice regarding changes to court operations in response to additional COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta: https://bit.ly/3ni7caf 
• Alberta Provincial Court announces no in-person services will be provided in any Alberta Traffic Courts between December 14 and January 29, 2021: https://bit.ly/2Z7FuDC
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces changes to the court schedule for the week of December 14: https://bit.ly/34btxPn 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench releases notice regarding new document naming conventions for email filing: https://bit.ly/3oIlX6y 

Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Provincial Court announces closure of all Traffic and Bylaw courts across the province between December 14 and January 15, 2021: https://bit.ly/381bFrn 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding rescheduling of circuit court sittings due to COVID-19; matters scheduled between January 4 and January 8, 2021 will be administratively adjourned: https://bit.ly/3oPdWN5
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases update notice regarding rescheduling of adult and youth out-of-custody matters in Winnipeg Centre due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3aboiD4
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding rescheduling of adult and youth out-of-custody matters in Regional Centres due to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/34dt1jP
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding administrative adjournment of the December 21 Nelson House JJP docket: https://bit.ly/3gLhNb7 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces launch of the Virtual Criminal Case Management court in Espanola: https://bit.ly/3dQV77Q 

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations; circuit point dockets will proceed by phone but most trials and preliminary inquiries will be suspended from December 14-January 15, 2021: https://bit.ly/3m5kR2T 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding rescheduling of adult and youth out-of-custody matters in Winnipeg Centre: https://bit.ly/3n0KuDw
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding rescheduling of adult and youth out-of-custody matters in Regional Centres: https://bit.ly/3lVM8EU 
• Manitoba Provincial Court releases new notice regarding rescheduling of circuit court sittings: https://bit.ly/3lYgJ4C 

Prince Edward Island

• PEI Courts release updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19 in response to directions of the Chief Public Health Officer: https://bit.ly/3lWuvVA 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases new direction regarding the early resolution process available for parties seeking to change or suspend an order for child support or spousal support: https://bit.ly/38qQIWH 
• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding court operations during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2Ab2mYz 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces changes to the court schedule for the week of December 7 due to the increase in active COVID-19 cases: https://bit.ly/2ImS8ZC 

Ontario 

• Ontario Court of Justice announces the launch of Virtual Criminal Case Management Courts in Bancroft, Killaloe, and Wawa: https://bit.ly/3dQV77Q 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench announces adjustments to current scheduling protocols have been extended; all trials scheduled to begin between December 14 and January 8, 2021 have been administratively adjourned until January 15: https://bit.ly/3gcviAE 
• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench releases new direction regarding Family and Child Protection matters; beginning December 14, all matters where parties are represented by counsel will presumptively proceed by videoconference: https://bit.ly/3lPrQ01 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Provincial Court releases new notice regarding out-of-province participants in hearings; parties must get permission from the presiding judge before arranging to have anyone from outside the province appear: https://bit.ly/2VCi4DD 

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Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court releases update on Medicine Hat Child Enhancement Court; all matters will be conducted remotely via Webex: https://bit.ly/36wR92h 

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Courts announce implementation of increased COVID-19 screening measures at all courthouses: https://bit.ly/3g31YfH 

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British Columbia

• BC Supreme Court releases new notice regarding booking procedures for matters at the new Abbotsford Law Courts: https://bit.ly/2JA7ABV 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court updates Edmonton region court resumption protocol; effective immediately, all family and civil matters will be heard remotely: https://bit.ly/2I1LPut 
• Alberta Court of Appeal announces it will be closed between December 24 and January 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/36uYzmy

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice updates procedure for matters heard by Masters sitting as Registrars in Bankruptcy: https://bit.ly/3eaqaKA 

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