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Feb 8, 2021
On March 1 2021, e-filing will become mandatory. Effective that date, all documents, including correspondence, must be formatted in accordance with the Practice Direction on Electronic Filing and filed via the Court of Appeal Management System (CAMS). Unless an exemption from e-filing is granted, paper documents at the counter and documents via email will not be accepted.
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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 21, 2020
On August 31, 2020, the Court of Appeal of Alberta will launch the public portal of its e-filing system called CAMS. The Court of Appeal Management System (CAMS) is a comprehensive case and document management system and an electronic filing system that provides registered users the ability to electronically initiate an appeal, file materials, pay applicable fees and more.
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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
The Edmonton Law Courts West Entrance will be temporarily closed until further notice, starting on Monday, March 23. The East Entrance on 97 Street and the Pedway Entrance will both remain open. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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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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Feb 24, 2020
The Court's Opinion in the Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act was filed on February 24, 2020.
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May 30, 2019
The 2020 Court of Appeal Sitting Dates are available.
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