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Jun 7, 2022
Covid-19 prevention measures remain in force.
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May 17, 2022
Effective May 24, 2022, social distancing requirements and related capacity limits due to COVID‑19 will be rescinded in some courtrooms in Alberta as noted below. While social distancing in those courtrooms will no longer be required, it is, nevertheless, still encouraged. We stress that social distancing and capacity limits remain in effect in all Provincial Court courtrooms until further notice.
All restrictions in relation to masking, vaccination policies and the current use of Plexiglass remain in effect until further notice.
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Apr 28, 2022
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Mar 16, 2022
The purpose of this Notice is to advise that, due to short-term operational challenges, unless otherwise directed, all appeal sittings, applications before three‑judge panels and Bar Admissions will continue to be heard electronically until April 29, 2022. Appeal Conferences, Judicial Dispute Resolution matters and single judge matters will continue to be heard electronically until further notice.
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Mar 10, 2022
The 2023 Court of Appeal Sitting Dates are attached.
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Mar 2, 2022
Throughout the COVID–19 pandemic, courthouses across the province have been operating under restrictions designed to ensure the safety of all participants. Given the unique position of the Courts, where persons who attend are often compelled to do so, and where vulnerable segments of the population attend, there is an ongoing need to continue with the restrictions and policies presently in place until further notice.
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Feb 10, 2022
The purpose of this Notice is to advise that, unless otherwise directed, all appeal sittings, applications before three-judge panels and Bar Admissions will continue to be heard electronically until March 25, 2022 with a return to in-person starting March 28, 2022. Appeal Conferences, Judicial Dispute Resolution matters and single judge matters will continue to be heard electronically until further notice.
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Dec 17, 2021
Unless otherwise directed, all appeal sittings, applications before three‑judge panels, applications before a single judge and Bar Admissions will continue to be heard electronically until February 25, 2022; and Appeal Conferences and Judicial Dispute Resolution matters will continue to be heard electronically until further notice.
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Oct 19, 2021
The purpose of this Notice is to advise that, unless otherwise directed, all proceedings - including applications before a single judge, Appeal Conferences, Appellate Judicial Dispute Resolution and Bar Admissions - will continue to be heard electronically by videoconference or teleconference until January 1, 2022.
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Oct 1, 2021
The Courts now provide notice that effective November 1, 2021, all Court staff, including clerks and court technology personnel, and Sheriffs must be fully vaccinated to access courtrooms in Alberta courthouses. Full details are included in the attached notice.
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Sep 21, 2021
The Court of Appeal of Alberta, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta and the Provincial Court of Alberta (the Courts) have a responsibility to provide a safe workspace that protects the health and safety of individuals who work in, visit, or attend the Courts’ workspaces. Accordingly, the Courts have adopted mandatory Vaccination Policies which will be in effect as of Tuesday, September 21, 2021. These Policies apply to all secure areas of courthouses used by judicial officers and certain staff to which public access is restricted. Full details are included in the attached notice.
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Jul 21, 2021
Effective November 1, 2021, the Court of Appeal will resume in-person proceedings for all appeal sittings and applications before three-judge panels. Full details are included in the attached notice.
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Jun 25, 2021
Access to all courthouses in Alberta will continue to be restricted in accordance with the Courts’ Notice dated November 27, 2020 until further notice.
The mask requirements set out in the Courts’ Notice dated July 3, 2020 will continue to apply to individuals attending at courthouses, subject to the exceptions noted therein. Anyone claiming a medical or disability exemption from the masking requirement must provide proof thereof. For those who do not have a face mask, one can be obtained from perimeter security at the entrance to the courthouse. All current protocols relating to physical distancing and courtroom capacity will continue until further notice.
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May 7, 2021
In light of the ongoing public health crisis caused by the pandemic, access to all courthouses in Alberta continues to be restricted, and masks continue to be mandatory for visitors. Full details are included in the attached notices.
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Apr 26, 2021
The 2022 Court of Appeal sitting dates are now available. Details and the list of dates are included in this notice.
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Feb 26, 2021
Effective March 15, 2021, the Court of Appeal of Alberta Practice Direction on Electronic Filling is amended. Details of the amendments are included in this notice.
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Dec 17, 2020
The 2021 Court of Appeal sitting dates have been revised. Details and the new list of dates are included in this notice.
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Nov 27, 2020
The Alberta Courts are attempting to balance the open court principle with public health priorities. Given the ongoing public health crisis, the Courts are continuing to take proactive preventative measures to protect justice system participants and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Access to all courthouses in the province of Alberta continues to be restricted until further notice.
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Oct 27, 2020
The purpose of this Notice is to advise that, unless otherwise directed, all proceedings will continue to be heard electronically by videoconference until further notice.
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Aug 27, 2020
The purpose of this Notice is to confirm that the Court of Appeal will continue to use electronic hearings for all Court proceedings until at least November 1, 2020.
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Aug 14, 2020
On June 30, 2020, the Court of Appeal announced that it would launch the public portal of its e-filing system called CAMS on August 31, 2020.
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Jul 6, 2020
Counsel and self-represented litigants are now required to complete and submit a Confidentiality or Privacy Concerns Form prior to electronic hearings. A fillable e-form and instructions are included in this notice.
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Jul 6, 2020
This notice provides an update on attendance at electronic hearings, now open to counsel and self-represented litigants, media and the wider public in accordance with the process set forth in this Notice. Also, a reminder of electronic resources available.
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Jul 6, 2020
The suspension on appellate judicial dispute resolution has been lifted. However, until further notice, appellate JDR, as well as bar admissions, will be conducted through online video conference only.
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Jul 3, 2020
The Court of Queen’s Bench and Provincial Court are scheduled to increase in-person hearings July 6, 2020. Accordingly, to enhance safe access to Alberta courthouses, effective that day, all persons entering a courthouse in Alberta shall be required to wear a face mask while in any public area of the courthouse subject to the exceptions outline in this notice.
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Apr 30, 2020
Notice to the Profession - 2021 Sitting Dates
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Apr 8, 2020
This notice provides procedural information for participants of electronic hearings, which are being used for all matters as part of the court’s pandemic response plan.
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Apr 1, 2020
Effective April 1, 2020, the Court of Appeal has adopted the Court of Queen's Bench practice regarding remote commissioning of affidavits.
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Mar 26, 2020
This notice describes restrictions on access to all courthouses in Alberta due to COVID-19.
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Mar 23, 2020
This notice outlines the alterations to Alberta court operations due to the Premier’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency.
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Mar 16, 2020
This notice provides emergency practice directions about COVID-19 prevention and protection, communications, attendance at the court, filing deadlines and communicating with the court, and how matters will proceed in the Court of Appeal.
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May 30, 2019
The 2020 Court of Appeal Sitting Dates are available.
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Jun 27, 2018
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May 18, 2018
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Jun 1, 2017
The 2018 Court of Appeal Sitting Dates are attached
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Feb 21, 2017
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Nov 11, 2016
The revised 2017 Court of Appeal Sitting Dates are attached
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Jun 27, 2016
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Jun 15, 2016
Effective September 1, 2016, all applications in criminal appeals that must be heard by a three-judge panel of the Court will be scheduled and heard along with sentence appeals, on the days regularly scheduled for sentence appeals.
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May 1, 2015
The Court of Appeal Consolidated Practice Directions have been amended
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