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LEGAL REPORT: LITIGATION "We are not convinced that the reforms so far proposed will necessarily reduce cost and increase the efficiency of the civil justice system." — JOHN HUNTER, FORMER LSBC PRESIDENT Reform Institute launched the Rules of Court Project in 2001 to review the Rules of Court and make recommen- dations for a new set. Last November, the institute handed over to the Justice Department "Final Report No. 95: Rules of Court Project," which is still being reviewed. CD-ROM includes full text of Ontario Annual Practice Ontario Annual Practice 2009-2010 Edition Includes 2010 Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure (effective January 1, 2010) "Though there have been changes to the Rules over the years, they have not been revised since 1968," says Jill McKenzie, a public affairs officer with Alberta Justice in Edmonton. As elsewhere, a broad-brush approach is being taken to rewriting the Rules. "The goal of the Rules project is to maximize the Rules' clarity, usabil- ity, and effectiveness," says McKenzie. "The new Rules will contribute to a fair, accessible, timely, cost-effective civil justice system and increase Albertan's access to justice." Not to mention expensive. Many Written by top experts in civil litigation and public law, this highly regarded procedural guide is the only resource you need to gain a solid understanding of Ontario's civil and administrative procedural law. This handy resource contains all of the relevant legislation and rules of procedure you need to prepare for court. It consists of: The Main volume — includes, in a single volume, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and the relevant, most pertinent Acts, including the , and the , , with annotations of the most relevant case law. The Forms and Table of Cases volume — contains forms that relate to the , Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Law Rules and Rules of the Small Claims Court, as well as the Table of Cases. The CD-ROM — contains the full text of the 2009-2010 edition as well as fillable Word™ forms, the Table of Cases with links to the full-text judgments, the Table of Forms and the Index to Forms — all easily searchable. — FREE monthly electronic supplements containing the most recent reported and unreported appeal cases with links to the full-text judgments and legislative changes as they become available. 2010 Amendments included Includes amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, O. Reg. 438/08 (effective January 1, 2010) ORDER your copy today Vol. I Hardbound (Main volume) Approx. 1,800 pp. Vol. II Perfectbound (Forms and Table of Cases) Approx. 800 pp. CD-ROM Published May each year Includes both volumes and CD-ROM Standing order $88 P/C 0645140000 Current edition only $93 P/C 0645010999 ISSN 0318-3556 jurisdictions, such as Nova Scotia, have not put a price tag on the cost of new civil procedure rules. Alberta has. "Alberta has spent something over $10 CANADIAN LEGAL NEWSWIRE fresh. weekly it's it's it's free. e-news! Sign up today at canadianlawyermag www. .com FROM THE EDITORS OF CANADIAN LAWYER AND LAW TIMES For a 30-day, no-risk evaluation call: 1.800.263.2037 Canada Law Book is a Division of The Cartwright Group Ltd. Prices subject to change without notice, to applicable taxes and shipping & handling. 46 APRIL 2009 www. Carthy_OAP (CL 1-2is).indd 1 mag.com CL0409 Newswire_CL_Sep_08.indd 1 3/17/09 3:13:31 PM 8/13/08 11:13:24 AM The Late H W .A. Derry Millar and Jeff G. Cowan onourable James J. Carthy, Legislation Courts Evidence Act, Limitations Statutory Act, 2002 Powers Procedures Act of 2006 Act, Justice Act