Civil Litigation
Impact of Statutory Accident Benefits Changes on Lawyers
As of July 1, 2026, Ontario’s accident benefits coverage is changing significantly, and some injured persons may have little or no accident benefits coverage even if they are not at fault. Certain accident benefits that were previously mandatory as part of the auto insurance policy will become optional in Ontario. Even if the auto policy… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationAmendments to Rules of Civil Procedure (O. Reg. 2/26 and O. Reg. 3/26)
From the Court Services Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General On January 6, 2026, two new regulations were filed to amend the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194. First, Ontario Regulation 2/26 introduces restrictions on parties’ choice of court location and increases judicial authority to transfer proceedings to a new location…. Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationFree Advocates’ Society & OBA Program on Nov. 24 – Overhauling Ontario’s Civil Rules: What’s Next?
On November 24, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and The Advocates’ Society (TAS) are partnering to bring you a free program to update the litigation bar on what’s coming next in the overhaul of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure. Join Civil Rules Review Working Group Co-Chairs, The Hon. Justice Cary Boswell and Allison Speigel to… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationOntario Small Claims Court limits increased to $50,000
As of October 1, 2025, the Small Claims Court claim limit increased to $50,000, up from $35,000 set in 2020 ($25,000 previously). The change is intended to provide the public with quicker and more affordable Court based dispute resolution for claims up to the new $50,000 limit. The government has also indicated that claims commenced… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationNotice to the Profession for the Toronto Region: Courts Digital Transformation Initiative Implementation: October 14, 2025
[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… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation, Family LawNotice: Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure (O. Reg. 50/25)
The following notice was sent out by the Operational Support Branch, Court Services Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General on May 5, 2025. On May 5, 2025, Ontario Regulation 50/25 was filed to amend the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194. This regulation makes various changes across two key areas: the… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationNotice: Amendments to Rules of the Small Claims Court (O. Reg. 3/25)
On January 13, 2025, Ontario Regulation 3/25 was filed to amend the Rules of the Small Claims Court, O. Reg. 258/98. This regulation makes various changes across seven key areas as well as other related amendments. Specifically, O. Reg. 3/25 amends or creates 23 rules and five forms to: introduce a statement of primary… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationIt’s Out! Personal Injury: Compendium of Damages awarded between 1999-2023
The compendium of damages awarded in personal injury actions across Ontario, from January 1999 to October 2023, is available for download on the County of Carleton Law Association website, or you may click here. Understanding both historical and current case law is vital for lawyers to effectively benchmark their client’s damages against those awarded in… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation