This page contains resources that supplement the content of Small Claims Court for the Everyday Canadian with useful Internet links to sources of information.

APPENDIX 8 — INTERNET RESOURCES

Most provincial governments have Internet Websites that provide information on small claims courts, though the quality and depth of information is varied. As Web addresses frequently change, please use the sites listed below as guidance only.

Please note: Each link on this page will open the linked site in a new window in your browser. Closing that window will return you to this page.

A list of provincial and territorial sites is below. Scroll down past that list for additional, useful law links and search links.

GOVERNMENT SITES

Alberta

Small claims information — list of forms and publications, which can be downloaded and printed in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. General information on provincial court (federal statutes and regulations) and more specific forms, such as Civil Claims Form, Affidavit of Service, etc.

British Columbia

Small claims court information — general description of small claims court, along with information on making a claim, serving documents, replying to a claim, preparing for court, getting results, and civil rules. You can download or print material in Adobe Acrobat format (pdf).

Manitoba

Small claims information — on the Statutory publications Web site. Most statutes are offered online and can be downloaded and printed. Use the Search box on the page to search for “small claims”.

New Brunswick

The Small Claims Act, including definition of court terms.

Newfoundland

Newfoundland’s Department of Justice. Organizational structure, frequently asked questions, legislation, links to related Web sites.

Nova Scotia

Small Claims Court forms and regulations. Includes forms and step-by-step description of the process.

Nunavut

Main Website of Nunavut.
Court of Justice Library site.
The Court of Justice main site.

Northwest Territories

The Department of Justice website.

Ontario

Please note that effective April 2, 2001, the monetary jurisdiction of the Ontario Small Claims Court increased from $6,000 to $10,000.

Small Claims Court Information, on the Ministry of the Attorney General site. Lists answers to frequently asked questions.
Guide to Ontario Courts — recent Court of Appeal decisions.
Publications Ontario website — includes lists of government publications, such as statutes and regulations available for online purchase.

Prince Edward Island

Rules of civil procedure. Each rule is in pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format.

Saskatchewan

Small claims information from Saskatchewan’s Department of Justice. Links to legislation, branches, boards, commissions, departments.

Yukon

Yukon Department of Justice site — small claims court information.

Legislation and Law-Related Sites

These sites offer general legal information, or links to information and resources.

Links to legal information, legislation, complete list of links to provincial and territorial government. Choose between federal and provincial site listings.

Department of Justice Canada site — provides legal links, constitutional documents, federal legislation. Has a database of acts and regulations.

Supreme Court of Canada website — links to information on court services, with links to the Supreme Court Act and the rules for Supreme Court.

Access to Justice Network — links to legal resources and statutes and regulations.

Links to legal resources in Ontario and elsewhere.