Overhauling Ontario's Civil Rules: What's Next?

Overhauling Ontario's Civil Rules: Proposed Changes

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Program Chairs:
Katherine L. Kay, Stikeman Elliot LLP
Kathryn Manning, DMG Advocates LLP

On November 24, The Advocates' Society and the Ontario Bar Association are co-hosting a free program to update you on what’s coming next in the overhaul of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a free preview of how the Rules reform will impact your practice.

In 2023, the Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Attorney General of Ontario announced a complete review of the Rules of Civil Procedure to increase access to justice and reduce the complexity, costs, and delays in the civil justice system. The Civil Rules Review Working Group, led by Justice Cary Boswell and lawyer Allison Speigel, was established to carry out this comprehensive review.

In April 2025, the Working Group released its preliminary reform proposal for consultation with stakeholders. The Working Group has now carefully considered the stakeholder feedback provided and revised its proposed reforms in response.

TAS and the OBA invite you to a virtual session with Justice Boswell and Ms. Speigel to hear about the revised proposals to overhaul the Rules of Civil Procedure. The program will also feature a Q&A session to answer the audience’s questions.

Registration includes program materials, which will be provided prior to the program.

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Presenters Include:
The Honourable R. Cary Boswell, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Co-Chair of the Civil Rules Review Working Group
Allison J. Speigel, Speigel Nichols Fox LLP, Co-Chair of Civil Rules Review Working Group

10:00 – 10:10
Introductory Remarks
Kathryn Manning, DMG Advocates LLP

10:10 – 10:55
Presentation of the Revised Proposal for Reform
The Honourable R. Cary Boswell, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Allison J. Speigel, Speigel Nichols Fox LLP

10:55 – 11:55
Q&A
Moderated by Katherine L. Kay, Stikeman Elliott LLP

11:55 – 12:00
Concluding Remarks
Kathryn Manning, DMG Advocates LLP

Eligible CPD Hours:
This program contains 2.0 hours of Substantive content.

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This program is free of charge for TAS and OBA members and non-members.

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