Further Update On Operational Changes Impacting Alberta Courts

Courts:

• On March 30, 2020, the Government of Alberta enacted a Ministerial Order suspending limitation periods in certain Alberta legislation from March 17, 2020 – June 1, 2020. The limitation period or period of time resumes running on June 1, 2020 and the temporary suspension period shall not be counted.
  • The Ministerial Order also stipulates that any period of time within which any step must be taken in any proceeding or intended proceeding is suspended subject to the discretion of the court, tribunal or other decisions makes from March 17, 2020 – June 1, 2020.
  • The Ministerial Order and a full list of the legislation affected by the suspension can be found here.