The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ("SCJ") released
an updated notice regarding the Suspension of Small Claims Court
operations in Ontario, effective May 4, 2020.
The SCJ has advised that while many hearings in the Small Claims
Court have been suspended, it will now hear urgent motions and
garnishment hearings via teleconference or videoconference. Each
request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by a judge. If the
request is approved, the Small Claims Court will send an email
providing the hearing date and time, and the documents required,
which must be filed via email.
Materials and Filing Fees
The court will permit, on a case-by-case basis, the filing of
unsworn affidavits if a party is unable to obtain a sworn one prior
to filing its materials on the condition that a sworn affidavit
will be provided prior to the hearing date or the affiant is
available at the hearing to swear or affirm the affidavit.
