The COVID-19 virus has led to changes and challenges across
sectors, and the civil litigation space is no different.
On March 15, 2020, the Honourable Geoffrey Morawetz, Chief
Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, issued a Notice to the Profession advising that the
Superior Court will be suspending all regular operations, effective
March 17, 2020, until further notice in order to help contain the
spread of COVID-19. This direction applies to all Superior Court
locations across the province.
The courthouses currently remain open for filing court
documents. However, all criminal, family and civil matters to be
heard on or after March 17, 2020 are adjourned. The Superior Court
will remain open to hear only urgent and emergency civil and family
matters, including matters related to public health and safety and
COVID-19. With respect to general civil litigation matters in
Toronto, the Court will hear only "urgent and time-sensitive
motions and applications in
