Yukon 

• Yukon Territorial Court announces the resumption of near-normal operations in Whitehorse and all other communities on October 25, 2021: https://bit.ly/3Ej1Vra 

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British Columbia

• British Columbia Supreme Court revises COVID-19 Notice No. 42 to include additional registries where long chambers applications will be heard by video using Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/3js0M8A

Ontario 

• Ontario Court of Justice announces that the pilot project authorizing out-of-court adjournments for Enhanced Designations of Counsel will launch at Old City Hall (Toronto) on October 18, 2021: https://bit.ly/3G2Kf4r 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces that effective October 18, 2021, paragraph C.3.9 is amended to provide that civil pre-trial conference briefs should only be uploaded into CaseLines: https://bit.ly/3oqkVPM

British Columbia

• British Columbia Supreme Court revises COVID-19 Notice No. 27 to reflect the latest requirements on travel into Canada and indoor mask requirements: https://bit.ly/30vS02M 

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal announces an order in council extending the public health emergency until October 22, 2021: https://bit.ly/3j5ee1S

British Columbia

• British Columbia Provincial Courts announce that all judicial and court staff, and service providers are required to have received a full series of accepted COVID19 vaccines commencing November 22, 2021: https://bit.ly/3Dx7ZMb 
• British Columbia Court of Appeal announces that all judicial and court staff, and service providers are required to have received a full series of accepted COVID19 vaccines commencing November 22, 2021: https://bit.ly/3oSA8sT 
• British Columbia Supreme Court announces that all judicial and court staff, and service providers are required to have received a full series of accepted COVID19 vaccines commencing November 22, 2021: https://bit.ly/3BCIOHk 

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court announces that Edmonton Criminal is suspending low-complexity out-of-custody trials (non-domestic violence) scheduled between October 12, 2021 and November 5, 2021: https://bit.ly/3vi97R7

Alberta

• Alberta Provincial Court announces there will be no in-person services provided in any Traffic Courts in Alberta between October 12, 2021 and November 5, 2021: https://bit.ly/3lnUjgf 

Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court announces  on October 6, 2021 the resumption of judicial justice of the peace dockets in the communities of Split Lake, Oxford House, Shamattawa, Gods Lake, Cross Lake, Norway House, and Nelson Lake: https://bit.ly/3BrtAVB 

Ontario 

• Ontario Court of Justice announces expansion of the Enhanced Designation Pilot Program to College Park on October 4, 2021: https://bit.ly/3uVHWLv 

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal announces an order in council renewing the public health emergency until October 15, 2021: https://bit.ly/3ahj9rU 

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Alberta 

• Alberta Court of Appeal announces that effective November 1, 2021 all Court staff, including clerks and court technology personnel, and Sheriffs must be fully vaccinated to access courtrooms in Alberta courthouses: https://bit.ly/3a5Ujeo 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces that effective November 1, 2021 all Court staff, including clerks and court technology personnel, and Sheriffs must be fully vaccinated to access courtrooms in Alberta courthouse: https://bit.ly/3owUGHd 

Nova Scotia

• All courts in Nova Scotia announce that covid restrictions will remain in place when the province enters phase 5 reopening on October 4, 2021: https://bit.ly/3AhDJmh 

Manitoba 

• Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench announces mandatory vaccination policy for all potential jurors: https://bit.ly/2Yeguww 

Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice announces that effective September 29, 2021, Section C Civil Matters is amended in paragraphs C.1.5. and C.2.3(a). to provide a link to the new Requisition to Schedule a Short Motion or Application form. This form now contains a section for the judge or associate judge to endorse and sign:https://bit.ly/3oqkVPM 

Quebec 

• Quebec Court of Appeal announces an order in council renewing the public health emergency until October 8, 2021: https://bit.ly/2Y9rZpi 

New Brunswick 

• New Brunswick Court of Appeal announces updated COVID19 directive effective September 30, 2021: https://bit.ly/3CZMaVe 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy effective September 21, 2021: https://bit.ly/2XXKWuA 
• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces the extension of the cap on filing fees until March 31, 2022: https://bit.ly/3ATW8XB 
• Alberta Court of Appeal announces mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy effective September 21, 2021: https://bit.ly/3EZvI9u

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal announces an order in council renewing the public health emergency until October 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/3mb5FDB 

Prince Edward Island

• Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, and Provincial Court announce the reinstatement of mask requirements effective September 17, 2021: https://bit.ly/3mafO38 

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Clarenville Provincial Court cases scheduled for September 30, 2021 will instead be called at the same time on October 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/2ZJjl1b

British Columbia 

• British Columbia Supreme Court revises process for booking a video conference at Supreme Court registries in British Columbia: https://bit.ly/2VYX91j
• British Columbia Supreme Court revises COVID19 Notice No. 44 to allow the court to direct parties to use the File Transfer Server in any matter: https://bit.ly/3tXj9WZ 

Ontario 

• Ontario Court of Justice establishes new Judge-led Intensive Case Management Court to address backlog of cases in Ontario Court of Justice case management courts: https://bit.ly/3Az3CiA   
• Ontario Court of Justice Enhanced Designation pilot program expands to Toronto West and Toronto North on September 20, 2021: https://bit.ly/39lLqgu 
• Ontario Court of Justice extends timelines for appeals under the Provincial Offences Act set to expire on or after March 15, 2020 to November 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/2XukGrn 
• Ontario Court of Justice announces that prior to September 7, 2021, only urgent appeals under the Provincial Offences Act may be filed. Not urgent appeals will be accepted for filing on and after September 7, 2021: https://bit.ly/2XukGrn 

Quebec

• Quebec Court of Appeal makes an order in council renewing the public health emergency until September 24, 2021: https://bit.ly/2ZiJnYN 

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Ontario

• Ontario Superior Court of Justice makes order regarding the continued suspension of Small Claims Court matters until after September 1, 2021: https://bit.ly/3iUFgHE 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Appeal announces the resumption of in-person proceedings for all appeal sittings and applications before three-judge panels: https://bit.ly/36W4bWq 

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Manitoba

• Manitoba Provincial Court releases update regarding the further reopening of circuit locations and the return to communities: https://bit.ly/2V2So5U 

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice announces it will resume accepting peace bond applications province-wide: https://bit.ly/3ifJDO5 

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Provincial Court announces all permanent court locations and most circuit point locations have returned to regular sitting schedules: https://bit.ly/3i7qu0O 
• Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench releases new notice regarding changes to courthouse procedure in response to the lifting of public health restrictions: https://bit.ly/3ebnX4f 

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Ontario

• Ontario Court of Appeal releases amended consolidated practice direction regarding appeal proceedings during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3dRUEn7 

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British Columbia

• BC Provincial Court releases updated notice regarding the resumption of in-person proceedings: https://bit.ly/30ruf9M 
• BC Provincial Court releases updated directive regarding the conduct of virtual proceedings: https://bit.ly/3rBKMm7 
• BC Court of Appeal releases new notice regarding modified procedures and access to court proceedings; hearings will take place in person but parties may request to proceed remotely: https://bit.ly/3dKudje 
• BC Court of Appeal releases updated guidelines for how to appear remotely; lawyers should gown for video conference hearings: https://bit.ly/3dFQzT9 
• BC Court of Appeal releases updated modified filing direction for civil and criminal appeals: https://bit.ly/3yskC8y 

Alberta

• Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench announces extension of the cap on email filing fees until September 30, 2021: https://bit.ly/2M5WCFM 

Ontario

• Ontario Court of Justice updates practice direction regarding the authorization of alternate forms of appearance where an enhanced designation of counsel has been filed: https://bit.ly/3kmzeQR 
• Ontario Superior Court of Justice orders the continued suspension of Small Claims Court matters until after August 3, 2021: https://bit.ly/3iUFgHE 

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Alberta

• Alberta Court of Appeal announces public access to all courthouses will continue to be restricted until further notice; mask requirements will continue to apply: https://bit.ly/3A8KY11 

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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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