Understanding the Changes at Small Claims Court
Date
Thursday, January 22, 2026 (12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.)
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Marcel Mongeon, Deputy Judge, Mediator and Arbitrator
If you work in Small Claims Court, you know that recent changes expand the Court's monetary limits significantly, including appeal limit amounts. What impact do these changes have on how you deliver legal services to your clients? Our presenters address the considerations of this increase, including the potential for quicker access to justice and the possibility of more complex litigation being heard in this forum. Especially on point for licensees working in litigation and small business disputes, you hear about the changes from Deputy Judges of the Court, lawyers, and paralegals.
Don’t miss this timely and practical program that helps you stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
- Get information on the changes to the Small Claims Court monetary limits - what changed and why
- Learn how to advise your clients about the benefits and risks of transferring claims to the Small Claims Court
- Consider the impact of these changes on your practice
Presenters
- Marcel Mongeon, Deputy Judge, Mediator and Arbitrator
- Sarah Cha, Counsel, Operational Support Branch, Court Services Division, Ministry of the Attorney General
- Megan Alexander, Cohen Highley LLP
- Reilly Cservenyi, Lexbridge Legal Services Professional Corporation
- Kristen Hales, Deputy Judge, KLH Law
- Lai-King Hum, Deputy Judge, The Hum Law Firm PC
- Paul Oddi, Deputy Judge, Oddi Law Professional Corporation
- Wes Jamieson, Ross & McBride LLP
- Safiyya Vankalwala, PracticePRO Manager & Counsel, Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO®)
