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Public Statement by Ontario’s three Chief Justices, September 2, 2026
September 2, 2026
Expanded Surety Declaration Provincial Protocol, effective July 1, 2026
June 26, 2026
The Ontario Court of Justice is rolling out the “Expanded Surety Declaration” across the province starting from July 1, 2026. The Expanded Surety Declaration sets out more detailed information for the Court about a proposed surety and is aimed at reducing parties’ reliance on viva voce evidence from proposed sureties in bail hearings. For more information, see the Expanded Surety Declaration Provincial Protocol.
Appointment of new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective August 27, 2026
August 18, 2026
New Judges Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
Appointment of new Regional Senior Justice to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective September 25, 2026.
July 21, 2026
New Regional Senior Justice Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
Appointment of new justices of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective July 8, 2026
June 26, 2026
New Justices of the Peace Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice