Supreme Court of British Columbia - Practice Direction 69 (Requirements for Written Submissions in Civil and Family Proceedings)

Please be advised that Chief Justice Skolrood has issued PD-69 – Requirements for Written Submissions in Civil and Family Proceedings, with an effective date of September 8, 2025. PD-69 sets out requirements in civil and family law proceedings for providing written submissions to the Court, including that written submissions must be filed. PD-69 will rescind AN-19 – Cover Page Requirements for Written Submissions when it comes into effect on September 8, 2025.

Please see the announcements on the Court’s website, here, for more information about these changes.