The E-Hearings Task Force, convened at the request of the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice and consisting of representatives
of The Advocates' Society,1 the Ontario Bar
Association, the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, and the
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, has now released its Best
Practices for Remote Hearings.2 The guide is
accompanied by a separate Overview3 highlighting key
recommendations, as well as various checklists to assist counsel in
preparing for remote hearings.4
The Best Practices covers the technical, ethical,
evidentiary, and procedural issues involved in presenting evidence
and argument virtually. Appendices provide detailed
recommendations for hardware and software for smoother and more
effective presentation of evidence and argument, and set out
resources for self-represented litigants. The body of the
document provides practical guidance to assist counsel in preparing
for and conducting virtual hearings, with recommendations
