(December 19, 2024)
Reply factums filed.
(November 19, 2024)
Remarks of the Honourable Michael H. Tulloch, Chief Justice of Ontario
The Opening of the Courts Ceremony for 2024 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/XAjq1fQrTEc
(September 23, 2024)
The Opening of the Courts of Ontario ceremony for 2024 will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 3:30 pm.
The ceremony will feature remarks from the Chief Justice of Ontario and President of the Court of Appeal Michael Tulloch, Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Geoffrey Morawetz, and Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice Sharon Nicklas.
Chief Justice Tulloch will also present the annual Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility.
The ceremony can be watched live at https://youtube.com/live/XAjq1fQrTEc.
(September 6, 2024)
Justice Renee M. Pomerance Appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
(July 24, 2024)
Justice Darla A. Wilson and Justice Lene Madsen Appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
(May 1, 2024)
The Court of Appeal acknowledges the death of the Honourable Roy McMurtry, former Chief Justice of Ontario and President of the Court of Appeal.
Former Chief Justice McMurtry served as Chief Justice of Ontario for 11 years, until his retirement in 2007. He was appointed to the bench in 1991, where he served as Associate Chief Justice and then Chief Justice of the Superior Court before being appointed to the Court of Appeal as the Chief Justice of Ontario.
Former Chief Justice McMurtry was a giant whose vision and brilliance helped shape the province and country we live in today.
A trial lawyer for more than 15 years, he was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1975 and immediately appointed Attorney General of Ontario, a position he held for a remarkable 10 years. During that time, he played a central and influential role in negotiating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and patriating Canada’s constitution. He also oversaw many reforms in the justice system, including bilingualism in the courts.
Following his political career, he served as Canada’s High Commissioner to Great Britain before being appointed as a judge.
Former Chief Justice McMurtry was recognized with the Order of Ontario and named an Officer of the Order of Canada.
He will be missed.
The flag at Osgoode Hall has been placed at half-staff.
(March 19, 2024)
The Government of Ontario has made a reference to the Court of the Appeal for Ontario, asking a question about permitting international play in an online provincial lottery scheme.
(March 11, 2024)
Do you have an hour or less, at your convenience, for a virtual feedback session? The Court of Appeal for Ontario is testing a new online filing system, and we are looking for self-represented parties to provide feedback. Email Jennifer.Carr@Ontario.ca.
(February 27, 2024)
The Court of Appeal for Ontario released today housekeeping amendments to its Practice Direction Concerning Civil Appeals at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Among other changes, the amendments reflect recent amendments to rr. 61.11 and 61.12 of the Rules of Civil Procedure governing factum length in civil appeals. Absent leave of the court, a factum in a civil appeal must be both: (i) 9,200 words or less; and (ii) 40 pages or less (see para. 11.7(3)). The factum length in civil motions remains unchanged. Factums in civil motions should be 10 pages or less in the majority of motions and cannot be more than 30 pages without a court order (see para. 7.1.7(4) and s. 7.2.4).
The amendments further:
(February 26, 2024)