2024

"Kathy was a valued and trusted friend, colleague, and mentor to many in the legal profession. She was generous with her time and spent countless hours volunteering both in and outside of the legal profession, particularly in the support of women."

Purpose: To clarify procedural requirements for matters under the Intimate Images Protection Act.

This practice direction sets out the general procedure for applying under s. 486.51 of the Criminal Code to vary or revoke a publication ban made under s. 486.4 or 486.5 of the Code.

Purpose: This practice direction sets out the general procedure for applying under s. 486.51 of the Criminal Code to vary or revoke a publication ban made under s. 486.4 or 486.5 of the Code.

Amendments to the Supreme Court Act to change the title of master to associate judge were brought into force on January 15, 2024. The Masters Chambers Pilot Project has accordingly been renamed the Associate Judges Chambers Pilot Project.

"Judges make decisions that affect our lives, our livelihoods and, in some cases, our freedom. Canadians have a constitutional right to have their legal disputes or issues decided by independent judges who can decide cases impartially and without interference from anyone, especially government."

Summary: This Practice Direction describes the procedure that must be followed with respect to consent adjournments of applications or petitions set for hearing on the chambers list.

Effective January 15 Administrative Notices 10 and 16 and Practice Direction 63 have been rescinded.

This Practice Direction directs how counsel, litigants, witnesses and others are to address a judge, associate judge, registrar or district registrar in a courtroom. It also clarifies how parties and counsel can advise the Court, other parties and counsel of their pronouns and form of address.

"This moment marks a significant milestone for you and your family, for the legal community, and for Canadian history." - Scott Morishita, CBABC President 2023/24