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The Court of Appeal for Ontario is the highest level of court in Ontario and hears appeals from the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice. The Chief Justice of Ontario, the Associate Chief Justice of Ontario, and approximately 30 other judges sit on the Court of Appeal. All Read more

A Call for Papers – The Bertha Wilson Symposium

The Court of Appeal for Ontario is marking the 50th anniversary of the appointment of Bertha Wilson to the Court, effective January 2, 1976. On March 27, 2026, the court, together with the Law Society of Ontario, will host a symposium to honour her. It will take place in the Law Society’s Lamont Learning Centre. Registration for this exciting event will open on February 3 through the Law Society.

In the meantime, we are calling for law students to participate by submitting papers that highlight Bertha Wilson’s legacy in the law. One paper will be selected to be showcased at the Symposium.

(January 19, 2026)


Survey on Improving Accessible Court Services

Help us improve court services for persons with disabilities.

(December 18, 2025)


Judicial Appointment

Justice Peter J. Osborne Appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario

(December 16, 2025)


Amendments to the General Practice Direction Regarding All Proceedings in the Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal for Ontario released amendments to its General Practice Direction Regarding All Proceedings in the Court of Appeal. The amendments advise members of the public who wish to observe a hearing remotely and who have not received the Zoom connection information from the parties to send their requests to Osgoode.Reception@ontario.ca (see paras. 132-133).

(December 15, 2025)


2026 Annual Mary Lou Benotto Award for Excellence in Family Law

Nominations are now being Accepted for the 2026 Annual Mary Lou Benotto Award for Excellence in Family Law.

(December 10, 2025)


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