INFORMATION FOR LAWYERS

Confirmation of Motion

Access to an on-line tool to confirm with the Court whether a party intends to proceed with a hearing for a motion filed with the Registry (pursuant to a Notice to the Profession issued by the Chief Justice).  Only confirmation of motion documents may be submitted using this service.

Draft Order

Access to an on-line tool to provide the Court with a draft order.  Only draft order documents may be submitted using this service.

Court Index and Docket

Search the Court’s electronic record for: Court file numbers, names of parties and their legal counsel, filing date / city, related cases, and case history.

Decisions

Access to the Federal Court decisions database.

Hearings Lists

Access the list of hearings for the Court.

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act - Certified Questions

A list of “serious questions of general importance” certified by the Court pursuant to section 74 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Registry

Information about the Court’s Registry and access to services provided to litigants.

Acts

Key legislation passed by Parliament relevant to the work of the Federal Court.

Rules

Rules of procedure in the Federal Court, including proposed rules and guides to the rules.

Forms

Forms used for proceedings in the Federal Court.

Practice Guides

Guides to practice in the Federal Court.

Notices to Parties and the Legal Profession

Notices from the Chief Justice and Chief Administrator relevant to Federal Court practice.

E-filing

An overview of electronic filing in the Federal Court.

Court Costs

A list of filing fees as well as information about costs payable based on the case outcome.