What are the deadlines for filing documents?
Timelines are provided for proceedings in the Federal Court. Note: These timelines are provided for convenience only – please refer to the relevant Acts and Rules. Return to Top • What is the mandate of the Federal Court? The Federal Court is Canada’s national trial court which hears and decides legal disputes arising in the federal domain, including claims against the Government of Canada, civil suits in federally-regulated areas and challenges to federal government decisions. Its authority derives primarily from the Federal Courts Act. Return to Top • What is the Court’s address? The Court has Registry offices in major cities throughout Canada. The Court’s central mailing address in Ottawa is: Federal Court Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H9 Telephone: (613) 992-4238; TDD: (613) 995-4640; Fax: (613) 952-3653 (non-immigration) (613) 995-9177; Fax: (613) 947-2141 (immigration)Return to Top • What are the Court’s opening hours? The Court’s offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Fr
