On July 10, 2025, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench announced a significant step in reducing civil trial delays: Mandatory Litigation Plans are now required in all non-family civil actions commenced by Statement of Claim on or after September 1, 2025. The Notice to the Profession is published as NPP2025-02, Mandatory Litigation Plans in Civil (Non-Family) Cases.
For counsel, this means that the parties must agree on and file a case litigation plan within four months from the service of the first Statement of Defence. This directive builds on prior initiatives to actively manage litigation timelines and discourages avoidable delay. If you have questions concerning this new requirement, please contact our office.