Remarks of Chief Justice Geoffrey B. Morawetz
Superior Court of Justice
Opening of the Courts
Toronto, October 3, 2022
Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced
23/09/2022Notice – Designation of His Majesty the King in Cases where the Crown is a Party
21/09/2022September 21, 2022
In light of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice wishes to clarify how to designate His Majesty the King:
New filings
In matters where the Crown is a party, parties are to designate His Majesty the King rather than Her Majesty the Queen in any new filing in an ongoing or new proceeding.
Ongoing matters
For ongoing proceedings, no party to any proceeding in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice is required to bring a motion to change previously filed materials. Further, parties will not be required to file amended documents.
Matters commenced in the name of Her Majesty the Queen will continue in the name of His Majesty the King.
Geoffrey B. Morawetz
Chief Justice
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Public Statement by Ontario’s three Chief Justices regarding September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
25/08/2022Notice to the Public – R v. Minassian
07/06/2022Notice to the Public & Media – R v. Minassian
June 7th, 2022
The full sentencing hearing in R. v. Minassian will be proceeding before the Honourable Madam Justice Anne Molloy at 361 University Avenue commencing at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022. Previously, it was announced that the hearing would be proceeding only with respect to one count on the indictment. However, this restriction is no longer necessary in light of the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in R. v. Bisonnette dealing with the period of parole ineligibility.
The hearing will be conducted in Courtroom 6-1. Spectators will be required to be masked while in the courtroom. In addition to the main courtroom, there will be overflow courtrooms with large screen video live-streaming the proceedings from the main courtroom. There will be reserved seating in Courtroom 6-1 for victims and family members and some limited seating for members of the press. There will also be seating available for the general public. Accredited journalists may also apply for access to watch the proceedings remotely via webinar.
April 6, 2022
Madame Justice Molloy has provided her endorsement on this matter. The following link is here endorsement on R v. Minassian,2022
March 31, 2022
This matter is scheduled for an appearance on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, by Zoom before Madam Justice Molloy. This case was adjourned to the April 5, 2022 appearance date in order to receive an update regarding the pending decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Bissonnette. The Supreme Court of Canada heard argument in that case on March 24, 2022 and has reserved its decision.
The April 5, 2022 appearance is purely administrative in nature. Madam Justice Molloy has directed that there will be no Zoom attendance by members of the media, the public, or the victims and their families. On April 5, 2022, a new date will be set and notice of that date will be published immediately thereafter.
Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced
19/05/2022Ontario Judicial Appointments Announced
04/05/2022Notice to Media re R. v. Minassian
31/03/2022June 7th, 2022
The full sentencing hearing in R. v. Minassian will be proceeding before the Honourable Madam Justice Anne Molloy at 361 University Avenue commencing at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022. Previously, it was announced that the hearing would be proceeding only with respect to one count on the indictment. However, this restriction is no longer necessary in light of the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in R. v. Bisonnette dealing with the period of parole ineligibility.
The hearing will be conducted in Courtroom 6-1. Spectators will be required to be masked while in the courtroom. In addition to the main courtroom, there will be overflow courtrooms with large screen video live-streaming the proceedings from the main courtroom. There will be reserved seating in Courtroom 6-1 for victims and family members and some limited seating for members of the press. There will also be limited seating available for the general public. Accredited journalists may also apply for access to watch the proceedings remotely via webinar.
April 6, 2022
Madame Justice Molloy has provided her endorsement on this matter. The following link is her endorsement on R v. Minassian,2022.
March 31, 2022
This matter is scheduled for an appearance on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, by Zoom before Madam Justice Molloy. This case was adjourned to the April 5, 2022 appearance date in order to receive an update regarding the pending decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Bissonnette. The Supreme Court of Canada heard argument in that case on March 24, 2022 and has reserved its decision.
The April 5, 2022 appearance is purely administrative in nature. Madam Justice Molloy has directed that there will be no Zoom attendance by members of the media, the public, or the victims and their families. On April 5, 2022, a new date will be set and notice of that date will be published immediately thereafter.