1. Alberta’s Revised Rules of Court QPAC Conference June 2010

2. Review of the Alberta Revised Rules of Court Project
Project began in 2001 with a mandate to rewrite the Rules and Proceedings
First comprehensive review since 1968
Partners involved include:
Alberta Law Reform Institute
Alberta Law Foundation
Law Society of Alberta
Alberta Justice Court Services
Legislative Council
Alberta Queen’s Printer

3. Improvements and Enhancements to the Rules of Court include
Describe a clear, step by step dispute resolution process
Organization of the revised Rules
Information Notes
Summaries for each Part
Hyperlinks in the electronic versions
Counting time explained
Simplified page numbering

5. Next Steps in the Project
Survey to determine the official published size and formats
Statutory requirements in place
Publishing of the revised Rules of Court
Distribution of the revised Rules of Court
Training in the Legal Community
Adoption of the revised Rules of Court in force effective November 1, 2010

6. Preferred Binder Size Comparison

7. Preference to Use Print or Electronic Version

8. Electronic Format Preferences

9. Court Calendar

10. Queen’s Printer Survey Demographics

11. Pros and Cons for Official Published Binder
8½ x 11”
Pros
Uses marginally less paper
Potential for downloadable updates
Pages can be easily printed or copied
Cons
Heavy and bulky
May not fit in shelves
Different size than other official laws
Higher production costs which translate to increased retail price to clients
Production cost on smaller print run is approximately $73.26 per unit
6 x 9”
Pros
Fiscally responsible choice
Majority of clients prefer 6 x 9”
Consistent size with other official laws
Smaller and less bulky
Takes up less space on desks and shelves
Same as current size
Production cost on smaller print run is approximately $48.94 per unit
Cons
Requirement for Queen’s Printer to continue to send updates
Photocopying multiple sheets maybe challenging

12. Official Published Versions of the Alberta Rules of Court
Popular 2-volume binder set
Coil-bound format (print on demand)
Free PDF version on Queen’s Printer website with hyperlinks
Searchable MS Word version on QP Source Professional (by subscription)
USB memory sticks

13. For More Information on the Revised Rules of Court
To view a draft of the Revised Rules as well as frequently asked questions about the project, please visit Alberta Court’s website at

14. Thank you for your interest in Alberta’s Revised Rules of Court
If you have any questions please contact Gisele Abt