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Court of Appeal for Ontario | March 31, 2026
Ontario Court of Appeal – Notice to the Profession and Public: Court Expectations on Single Judge Motions
The Court of Appeal has issued a Notice to the Profession and Public on the Court’s expectations on single-judge motions. The Criminal and Civil Practice Directions have been amended accordingly.
Ontario Court of Justice | March 31, 2026
Ontario Court of Justice – Jordan-Compliant Scheduling in Provincial Offences Act Matters Direction
Effective March 30, 2026, this direction provides guidance to ensure matters are scheduled within the timelines required by the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Jordan. This replaces the previous scheduling direction (last updated in 2022).
Ontario Court of Justice | March 31, 2026
Ontario Court of Justice – Bail Hearings Practice Directions
Effective June 1, 2026, the Court has issued a new practice direction governing bail hearings in the Ontario Court of Justice. The Practice Direction sets out the Court’s expectations for bail proceedings, and in particular addresses: filing materials, time targets for hearings, and identification of complex bail matters.
Advocacy | March 27, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 23
2026 Ontario Budget: On Thursday, the Ontario government released the 2026 Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario. Justice sector spending is projected at $7.3 billion in 2026-27, and the overall deficit for 2026-27 is $13.8 billion, up from the $7.8 billion figure in the 2025 budget. You can read more about the budget and view the full document here.
Ontario Court of Justice | March 27, 2026
OCJ Scheduling Direction: Jordan-Compliant Scheduling in POA Matters
This direction provides guidance to ensure matters are scheduled within the Jordan timelines. This replaces the previous scheduling direction.
