Supreme Court of Canada Practice 2010

Description:

• updated statistical analysis
• changes in appeal hearing procedure
• new selection process for Judges
• new case law on foreign counsel, sealing orders
• expanded discussion on the Court's jurisdiction
• new policy and Notices to the Profession requiring counsel to file redacted copies
• new access to court record policy
• new evidence and extensions of time under the Supreme Court Act
• stays issued by the appeal courts and the Supreme Court of Canada
• new evidence at the leave to appeal stage
• interventions and intervener status
• extensions of time under the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada
• evolving jurisprudence regarding Reply factums and case management orders by the Chief Justice on appeals
• constitutional questions and post-hearing filings
• re-hearings and re-considerations
• costs on leaves and appeals
• new Notices to the Profession concerning consent orders for appointment of counsel, filing of electronic documents and access to Supreme Court of Canada Court records (including redaction requirements re personal information)
• appeals as of right and s. 686(1)(b)(iii) of the Criminal Code
• revised law concerning appeals under the Youth Criminal Justice Act