Notice of Constitutional Question forms
Last revised July 07, 2025

A party challenging the constitutionality of a statute or regulation is required to file a Notice of Constitutional Question with the federal and provincial Attorneys General in a form prescribed by statute or regulation. The following provisions govern the notice that must be given in court actions involving a constitutional challenge.

  • Constitutional Question Act, RSBC 1996, c.68 s. 8. A sample form for notice under section 8 can be found in BC Court Forms, chapter 5: Other Commencement Process, Form 5F52.
  • Federal Courts Act, RSC 1985, c. F-7, s. 57. Form 69, Notice of Constitutional Question.
  • Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada, SOR 2016-271. Form 33B, Notice of Constitutional Question.

 

Content reviewed July 7, 2025