What is the impact of COVID-19 on our courts?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Barikara v. Kyei, 2021 ONSC 1636 (CanLII):

This is the harsh reality of the COVID-19 fallout, further underscoring the recognition by our Court of Appeal that local conditions will impact the choice of effective solutions when delivering timely justice (Louis v. Poitras, 2021 ONCA 49, at para. 3). Background

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