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COVID-19 Updates
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The Lambton Law Association is monitoring the COVID-19 novel coronavirus situation.
At this time the Lambton Law Library has returned to work in a hybrid model.
Below are some links I hope you find helpful.
I’ve included Twitter links because some information found there is useful to scroll through in the event I’ve missed something. You don’t have to have Twitter to access the information. It’s like a virtual bulletin board with the most recent information listed from top to bottom.
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**While I attempt to keep the materials up-to-date, you are encouraged to visit the originating source webpage for accuracy and up-to-date information.
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Federation of Ontario law Association COVID Information Page - here.
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MAG Precautionary Measures for Re-opening Courts Guidebook
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Justice Sector Update
Including OCJ, SCJ, Court of Appeal, Courthouse senior staff, OBA, LAO, LSO, FOLA and the Advocates' Society
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Wednesday, August 11,2021
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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Wednesday, May 12 2021
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Wednesday, May 5 2021
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Wednesday, April 7 2021
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Wednesday, March 24 2021
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Wednesday, March 10 2021
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Federal Court of Canada - Notices Link for currency
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September 15, 2021: Online Survey on the Scope and Cost of Indigenous Litigation
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September 8, 2021: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
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January 18, 2021: Practice Direction (COVID-19): Update #7
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September 8 2020: Practice Direction (COVID-19): Update #6
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June 25: Consolidated COVID-19 Practice Direction (June 25, 2020)
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April 29: Practice Direction and Order (COVID-19): Update #2
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Updated Practice Direction and Order Federal Court April 4 2020
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Practice Direction and Order from the Federal Court in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Federal Court of Appeal of Canada - Notices Link for currency
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June 17, 2021: Notice to the Parties and the Profession: Gradual resumption of filing deadlines in all files
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May 26, 2021: Electronic Service of Documents for the duration of the Suspension Period
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September 1: Resumption of in person hearings and the effect of the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)
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July 17: COVID-19 : Recommended Preventative Measures For Resuming In-person Court Operations
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May 12: Further extension of the COVID-19 Suspension Period and Remote Commissioning of Affidavits
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April 15: Update on the Management of Court Files During the COVID-19 Suspension Period
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update Federal Court of Appeal April 2 2020
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Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA)
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e-Hearings Taskforce(with Advocates' Society, OBA, & OTLA)
Law Society of Ontario
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Emergency family law referral telephone line
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An interim measure, with support from the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice, to provide assistance to people who are self-represented (SRLs) and who are trying to determine whether or not their family court matter meets the criteria to be heard by the Court on an “urgent” basis and, if so, how to proceed in making their request.
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Note that LSO is not updating notices on the website under news so the twitter feed might be the best way to look at what they have announced. It goes backwards from the current day and you can scroll through to read announcements by clicking on links or just reading the tweets. You do not need Twitter to read the information in the links. For example the CPD notice and links to other resources are there.
Some of LSO’s on-demand CPD sessions are complimentary check LSO Store for details. Examples below.
Office Policies for the Modern Work Environment
Conducting a Paperless Hearing in Family Law
How to Use Technology to Improve Your Family Law Practice
Legal Aid Ontario
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Letter from David Field, President & CEO of LAO - March 26, 2020
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Changes to summary legal advice services at Legal Aid Ontario due to COVID-19 pandemic
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Regional Contact List (as of March 23)
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Legislation Link to all Ontario Legislation regarding Covid19
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O. Reg. 13/21: RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT
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O. Reg. 12/21: PROCEEDINGS COMMENCED BY CERTIFICATE OF OFFENCE - PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
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O. Reg. 11/21: STAY-AT-HOME ORDER - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT
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O. Reg. 10/21: RULES FOR AREAS IN STAGE 1 - REOPENING ONTARIO (A FLEXIBLE RESPONSE TO COVID-19) ACT, 2020
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O. Reg. 9/21: CONTROLLED ACTS - REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT, 1991
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O. Reg. 8/21: ENFORCEMENT OF COVID-19 MEASURES - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT
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O. Reg. 7/21: DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT
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O. Reg. 6/21: RULES FOR AREAS IN STAGE 1 - REOPENING ONTARIO (A FLEXIBLE RESPONSE TO COVID-19) ACT, 2020
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O. Reg. 5/21: RULES FOR AREAS IN STAGE 2 - REOPENING ONTARIO (A FLEXIBLE RESPONSE TO COVID-19) ACT, 2020
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O. Reg. 4/21: RULES FOR AREAS IN STAGE 3 - REOPENING ONTARIO (A FLEXIBLE RESPONSE TO COVID-19) ACT, 2020
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O. Reg. 3/21: RULES FOR AREAS IN STAGE 1 - REOPENING ONTARIO (A FLEXIBLE RESPONSE TO COVID-19) ACT, 2020
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O. Reg. 458/20 - Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act - Extensions of Orders
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O. Reg. 457/20 - Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act - Revoking O. Reg. 73/20
Ministry of the Attorney General - Link to MAG Notices
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November 5, 2021 - Ontario Delivering Digital Access to Courts
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October 29 2021 - Measures Addressing the Court BackLog
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March 24, 2021 - Modernizing the Notaries Act
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Ontario Government - Jan 12 2021 - Enhancing Public Health and Workplace Safety Measures in the Province-wide Shutdown
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December 3 2020: AG Doug Downey speaks at the Empire Club
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September 10: Jury Management Manual
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August 21: COVID-19 Guidance: Offsite Court Locations
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August 5: RE: Expansion of Justice Services Online on August 5
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August 5: Letter re: Notaries Act and the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act
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July 7: Letter re: Re-Opening Ontario – A Flexible Response to COVID-19 Act, 2020 & Emergency Orders
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July 6: Notice to the Legal Profession and the Public Regarding the Use of Online Claims Services
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May 13: Ottawa Crown Attorney - Notice to Accused Person: Obtaining Information about Your Case
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May 4: Ontario Small Claims Court Counter Service Suspension
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March 23: Notice to the Legal Profession re: Civil Claims Online service
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March 23: Letter to the Profession re: expansion of the Civil Claims Online service
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March 23: Notice
Ontario Court of Appeal
Ontario Court of Justice - Link to Notices (current)
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Latest Lambton notices
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September 3, 2021: Update Judge-led Intensive Case Management Courts
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July 15, 2021: UPDATED S. 810 Peace Bond Applications Guide provided
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July 5, 2021: UPDATED: Practice Direction Authorizing Alternate Form of Appearance where an Enhanced Designation of Counsel has been Filed
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May 26, 2021: COVID-19: Scheduling of Family Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
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May 18, 2021: COVID-19 Pandemic – Update re Criminal Proceedings: resumption of out-of-custody trials and preliminary inquiries as of May 25, 2021
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May 4, 2021: COVID-19 Pandemic – Update re Criminal Proceedings: adjournment of out-of-custody trials and preliminary inquiries between April 26 and May 7, 2021 (revised May 4, 2021)
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March 31, 2021: Notice to Counsel/Paralegals and the Public Re: Provincial Offences Act Matters in the OCJ
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April 1, 2021: Consolidated Notice to the Profession, Litigants, Accused Persons, Public and the Media
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January 14, 2021: COVID-19: Scheduling of Family Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
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January 13 2021: update regarding COVID19
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December 22, 2020: Message regarding January 2021 Lockdown
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November 18, 2020: Criminal Case Management appearances on or after November 30, 2020
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September 17: Additional Court Locations Commencing Virtual Criminal Case Management Appearances on September 21, 2020
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September 2: Notice to Counsel/Paralegals and the Public Re: Provincial Offences Act Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
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September 2: Waiver - Ontario Court of Justice First Appearance Court Before A Clerk (.docx file)
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September 2: Additional Court Locations Commencing Virtual Criminal Case Management Appearances on September 8, 2020
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September 2: Scheduling of Family Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
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August 24: Guidelines re: Remote Hearings in the Ontario Court of Justice
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August 24: Zoom User Guide for Remote Hearings in the Ontario Court of Justice
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August 19: Information for Self-Represented Accused Persons with Criminal Cases in the Ontario Court of Justice
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August 12: Waiver of Personal Attendance and Request for Adjournment / Remand by Accused Persons in Custody
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August 10: COVID-19: Scheduling of Family Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
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July 28: Notice to the Profession and the Public: Update regarding Criminal Case Management Appearances
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July 2: COVID-19 Pandemic – Criminal Case Adjournment Dates – Out-of-Custody Accused (updated July 2, 2020)
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July 2: COVID-19: Scheduling of Family Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice (July 2, 2020) Addition
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June 17: Resuming s. 5.1(8) Guilty Pleas by Remote Appearance
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June 17: COVID-19: Scheduling of Family Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
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May 9: COVID-19: Ontario Court of Justice Protocol Re Bail Hearings - Effective May 11, 2020
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May 9: COVID-19: Consent Variation Procedures for Release Orders and Police Undertakings in the Ontario Court Of Justice - Effective May 11, 2020
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May 7: COVID-19 Pandemic – Scheduling of Family Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
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May 4: COVID-19 Pandemic Planning for the Scheduling of Matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
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Ontario Superior Court of Justice
PROVINCIAL NOTICES
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December 17, 2021: Notice to the Profession
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October 5, 2021: Consolidated Notice to the Profession, Litigants, Accused Persons, Public and the Media
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October 5 2021: Supplementary Notice to the Profession and Litigants in Civil and Family Matters Regarding the Caselines Pilot, E-Filing, and Fee Payment
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September 13, 2021: Province-wide Notice to the Profession Regarding Family Law Cases
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June 29, 2021: Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings
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May 31, 2021: Continued suspension of Small Claims Court operations due to COVID-19
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May 12, 2021: Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings
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April 20, 2021: Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings
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April 16, 2021: Supplementary Notice to the Profession and Litigants in Civil and Family Matters Regarding the Caselines Pilot, E-Filing, and Fee Payment
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April 1, 2021: Consolidated Notice to the Profession, Litigants, Accused Persons, Public and the Media
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March 17, 2021: Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings – March 17, 2021 UPDATE
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February 25, 2021: Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings
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February 24, 2021: Supplementary Notice to the Profession and Litigants in Civil and Family Matters Regarding the Caselines Pilot, E-Filing, and Fee Payment
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February 18, 2021: Notice to the Profession – Divisional Court
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January 14, 2021: Consolidated Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding the Small Claims Court
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January 13 2021: Update including Jury Trial Suspension to May 3 2021
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December 22 2020: Documents submitted to the court in electronic format – Document naming protocol
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December 22 2020: Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings - December 22 Update
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December 14 2020: Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings - December 14 Update
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November 2020: Information about CaseLines and a link to the recorded CaseLines training session and a CaseLines tutorial
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October 30: Continued Suspension of Ontario Small Claims Court
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October 28: Notice regarding Ontario Small Claims Court
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September 3: Notice regarding the scheduling of adjourned matters in the Superior Court of Justice, Family Branch
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August 26: Notice Regarding the Suspension of Small Claims Court Operations
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August 24: Notice to Profession for Appeals from the Landlord and Tenant Board in the Divisional Court
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Notice Regarding the Suspension of Small Claims Court Operations (August 10, 2020)
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Supplementary Notice to the Profession and Litigants in Civil and Family Matters – Including Electronic Filings and Document Sharing (Caselines Pilot) (August 5, 2020)
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Memorandum – Chief Justice Morawetz to all Associations Re: Caselines (July 29, 2020)
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Notice to the Profession re: Justice Participants Unable to attend In-Court Hearings in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (July 21, 2020)
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Notice to the Profession – Divisional Court (June 29, 2020)
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Notice to the Profession, Litigants, Accused, Media and Members of the Public (June 25, 2020)
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Consolidated Notice to the Profession, Litigants, Accused Persons, Public and the Media: Effective May 19, 2020 (May 13, 2020)
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Notice Re Urgent Matters Emailed to Trial Co-Ordinators (March 24, 2020)
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ORDERS OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
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Matters to be Heard in the South West Region (May 5, 2021)
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Further Adjourning Small Claims Court Matters (February 26, 2021)
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Further Adjourning Small Claims Court Matters (July 10, 2020)
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Adjourning Child Protection Matters (May 6, 2020)
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Further Adjourning Criminal Matters (May 5, 2020)
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Order Providing Flexibility in Insolvency Proceedings as a Result of the Economic Impact of COVID-19 (April 27, 2020)
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Suspending Residential Evictions (March 19, 2020 – amended July 6, 2020)
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Adjourning Criminal Matters (March 15, 2020)
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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Information for Self-Represented Litigants regarding Family Court Operations
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Memo to the Profession (March 27, 2020)
REGIONAL NOTICES - SOUTHWEST - Filing Court Documents (March 1, 2021)
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NOTICES NO LONGER IN EFFECT
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Notices that are no longer in effect can be found at: http://uat.ontariocourts.ca/scj/notices-and-orders-covid-19/notices-no-longer-in-effect/
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Suspension of Superior Court of Justice Regular Operations - Criminal Operations
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Suspension of Superior Court of Justice Regular Operations - Civil and Family Proceedings
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Office of the Chief Justice Memo April 2, 2020 -for information purposes only
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Southwest Region Notice - SCJ Expansion April 2, 2020 - region-specific details
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September Hearings at the SCC
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August 27: News Release
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August 27: Suspension of Deadlines to End
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
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