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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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