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Single Judge Case Management for Complex Cases Pilot Project, effective October 13, 2026
October 8, 2026
The Ontario Court of Justice is beginning a pilot project to help streamline case management of complex criminal matters. The Single Judge Case Management for Complex Cases pilot project allows for the same judicial officer to manage a case throughout the case management phase. The pilot project will be launched in select locations across the province. For more information, see the Single Judge Case Management for Complex Cases Pilot Project Practice Direction.
Annual Opening of Courts Speech, September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
Opening of Courts Speech
The Honourable Sharon Nicklas
Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 28, 2026
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to reflect on the tragic legacy of the residential school system and the ways it continues to affect Indigenous Peoples in Canada. It is a day to mourn the children who did not return from residential school and to honour the Survivors, their families, and the resilience of their communities.
On Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, the Ontario Court of Justice will be operating as follows:
- Only Weekend and Statutory Holiday (bail) courts will operate.
- At all OCJ courts, court offices will be closed.
Public Statement by Ontario’s three Chief Justices, September 2, 2026
September 2, 2026
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