Ontario Courts

• New Ontario online courts portal brings delays and ‘snafus,’ Toronto lawyers say

  A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario’s court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases.

  Canada

  Jan 6
  
• Ontario to roll out new portal expanding digital access to court system

  The Ontario Courts Public Portal is set to go live on Tuesday and will allow people to file documents, pay fees and find virtual links for court hearings online.

  Politics

  Oct 10, 2025
  
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• Ontario looks to speed up judicial appointments, add more judges to courts

  Ontario is set to introduce legislation this week that would speed up judicial appointments, add more judges to the Ontario Court of Justice and create new prosecution teams.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2025
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• Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement

  In a ruling released today, Ontario Superior Court Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz called the approval a "momentous achievement in Canadian restructuring history."

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2025
• Trial begins for Ontario man accused of stealing gold chains, shooting victims

  The court heard an interaction in a parking lot turned deadly after a man was robbed of the gold chain he was wearing.

  Crime

  Oct 17, 2024
• Advocates decry long list of problems with Ontario’s ‘most accessible courthouse’

  A mega Ontario Court of Justice location in Toronto opened in 2023 at a cost of more than $950 million. The design missed the boat on accessibility, advocates say.

  Politics

  Aug 20, 2024
• Victims, advocates call for changes to justice system and Ontario courts

  Delays in the court system are sparking renewed calls for more funding and resources. On Thursday, victims spoke out at Queen’s Park, calling for reforms to the justice system.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2024
• ‘Quintupling down’: Ford shows no sign of backing away from ‘like-minded’ judges comments

  Ford, who has staunchly defended his position, showed no signs of backing down in the face of persistent pushback on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2024
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• Criticism from Ontario legal community continues over ‘like-minded’ judges comments

  The attorney general has faced repeated questions about the government’s perceived politicization of the judicial system after comments made by Premier Doug Ford.

  Politics

  Mar 5, 2024
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• Ontario’s judges gain political independence after being appointed: Attorney General

  The Ford government has faced criticism after Premier Doug Ford declared a desire to appoint more like-minded judges to the Ontario Court of Justice.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2024