The total number of cases handled by Canadian civil courts decreased by 21% to 697,320 cases in 2020/2021—down from 881,282 cases in 2019/2020. This decrease occurred during a time when stay at home orders and the closure of in-person hearings were imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, consequently resulting in a significant reduction of civil court cases. All reporting jurisdictions experienced decreases in active cases, however the most substantial year-over-year declines were reported in Ontario and Alberta.
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