The Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure underwent significant reforms that took effect on January 1, 2010. The most recent amendment takes effect on January 1, 2011 (i.e. O. Reg 436/10 made under the Courts of Justice Act).
O. Regs. 438/08, 394/09 and 453/09 made under the Courts of Justice Act came into force January 1, 2010, with limited exceptions. There are no general transitional provisions, so that amendments will apply to existing proceedings except as noted.
Click the link below to download this quick reference guide to all
of the important upcoming changes to the Rules:
- RULES
OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AMENDMENTS TABLE
TVA | Updates
Receive an email when changes are made to this chart. Email Nicole Maniar nmaniar@virtualassociates.ca to ensure you're up-to-date.
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TVA | Talks
Hosted by Stephen L. Taran, H.B.A., LL.B.
TVA is helping lawyers and their staff get up-to-speed for the new Rules of Civil Procedure by offering complimentary webinars and seminars that cover the following topics:
• Monetary Jurisdiction
• Discovery
• Expert Evidence
• Mandatory Mediation
• Motions Scheduling
TVA will also explain how our contract lawyers can help you managed your workload and make your firm more profitable. The webinars and seminars lasts between 45 minutes to an hour, depending on questions and discussion. The seminars are complimentary to the first 10 firms, so do not delay in contacting us to book a mutually convenient time. Email Nicole Maniar nmaniar@virtualassociates.ca for dates.
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TVA | Precedents
Letter Requesting Expert's Report & Annotated Discovery Plan
One of TVA's Virtual Associates with over 30 years of personal injury experience has drafted precedents to help you implement two of the amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Expert reports that you intend to rely upon at trial will need to comply with the new rules. As such, letters that you are sending to an expert requesting a report need to set out these new requirements.
Similarly, the new rules require that all parties to an action agree to a discovery plan before attempting to obtain evidence by way of:
• Discovery of Documents (Rule 30)
• Examination for Discovery - either orally or in writing (Rules
31 or 35);
• Inspection of Property (Rule 32); or
• Medical Examinations (Rule 33)
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