OntCA – Remote Appeal Hearings, Suspension of Status and Purge Court and Closure of Public Counter 

  • January 13, 2022

In response to the most recent developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective December 20, 2021 and until further notice: (i) unless otherwise directed, all appeal hearings at the Court of Appeal for Ontario will proceed remotely using the Zoom platform; (ii) status court and purge court are suspended; and (iii) public counter services will not be available.

All members of the public should avoid non-essential visits to the courthouse. Parties must file all documents electronically in accordance with the Consolidated Practice Direction Regarding Proceedings in the Court of Appeal During the COVID-19 Pandemic.