by LAWPRO

civil-litigation

[Updated October 10, 2025]

Following the Notice to Profession distributed last week regarding the upcoming implementation of the Courts Digital Transformation (“CDT”) in Toronto for all Family and Civil proceedings (including Bankruptcy, Commercial List and Contested Estates), Small Claims Court proceedings and Divisional Court proceedings and Enforcement on October 14, 2025, please be advised that the Consolidated Regional Practice Direction for Toronto and the Consolidated Practice Direction for Divisional Court Proceedings have been updated (and which can be accessed on the Court’s website). Counsel and litigants should consult the applicable practice direction for their cases.

As a reminder, for parties and their representatives, a new account will be required the first time the Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP) is used. Counsel and litigants can access guides on using the OCPP including the Quick Reference Guide, instructional videos and other resources to support use of the new portal which can also be found on the Court’s website here.

[October 3, 2025 notice]

On behalf of Chief Justice Morawetz and Regional Senior Justice of the Toronto Region, Justice Firestone.

Dear Members of Bar Organizations and Associations,

We are pleased to announce the upcoming implementation of the Courts Digital Transformation in Toronto for all Family and Civil proceedings (including Bankruptcy, Commercial List and Contested Estates), Small Claims Court proceedings and Divisional Court proceedings and Enforcement on October 14, 2025. Please find attached the Notice to Profession outlining important details with respect to this implementation including filing limitations during the transition period between October 3rd and October 13th which can also be accessed on the Superior Court’s website.