Supreme Court of British Columbia update to the Court Online Booking System comes into effect on November 1, 2024.

Starting April 1, 2026, freehold homebuyers in Ontario must register their pre-construction purchase agreement with Tarion within 45 days of signing to qualify for the maximum deposit protection coverage.

The Family Law Rules in relation to costs have been amended. The amended r 24 confirms that an award of costs in family law cases is a summary process. The court can exercise a broad range of discretion when making an award for costs. Read more...

The federal government’s criminal interest rate amendments come into effect on January 1, 2025. The criminal interest rate is lowered from a 60% effective annual rate (EAR) to a 35% annual percentage rate (APR).

Procedural changes under the Family Focused Protocol have reshaped how practitioners navigate family property proceedings in the Court of King’s Bench. The By Lawyers Property Division guide provides everything practitioners need to manage family property files efficiently and avoid procedural missteps.

We have updated our publications to reflect the federal government’s extension of the ban on foreign buyers of Canadian housing from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027.

New procedural requirements now apply to requests to waive or defer mandatory requirements in Alberta family law matters. Practitioners must navigate new notice, response, service, and filing obligations before seeking a waiver or deferral from the court.

The new GST/HST first-time home buyers’ rebate offers up to $50,000 in tax relief, representing a major change that can directly benefit clients purchasing newly constructed or substantially renovated homes with agreements of purchase and sale entered into on or after March 20, 2025. Practitioners need to understand the eligibility rules, rebate calculations, and application process to ensure clients are advised accurately and can maximise the benefit available to them.

The Family Focused Protocol (FFP) overhauls family law proceedings in Alberta by introducing a case managed divorce process led by a Mandatory Intake Triage (MIT) Justice. By Lawyers has published new guidance and precedents to assist practitioners in implementing the new FFP framework.

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Practitioners can access comprehensive guidance and precedents on all aspects of estate administration including the application process for each type of certificate of appointment and estate litigation.

The binding judicial dispute resolution hearing process is now active in Ontario under r 43 of the Family Law Rules. Read more...

Effective October 14, 2025, the Ontario Court Public Portal (OCPP) is mandatory for electronic court filings in the Toronto region.

By Lawyers has launched a notary public guide and precedents for Ontario practitioners. Providing practical resources for this frequently overlooked practice area that offers steady demand and strong revenue potential.

The Electronic Signing and Remote Witnessing guide has been updated to include legislative and practical considerations for electronic signing and witnessing in Manitoba. The guide summarizes the federal and provincial legislation helping lawyers understand when electronic signing and remote witnessing are permitted, and how it can be done. The Electronic Signing and Remote Witnessing guide is available in the Reference materials folder on all By Lawyers matter plans.