A search of applicable provincial court records for civil litigation matters involving the subject business or individual as a plaintiff or defendant.
Search options may include the Superior Court of Justice, Court of King’s Bench, Supreme Court or equivalent, as well as Small Claims Court, depending on the jurisdiction selected.
A summary report will be provided outlining any case information found. Copies of court documents are additional and are not included with the initial search.
| Jurisdiction | Higher / Superior Civil Court | Small Claims / Lower Civil Court | Small Claims Monetary Limit | Small Claims matters included? | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Court of King's Bench of Alberta | Alberta Court of Justice – Civil Division | $100,000 | No | 7-10 bus. days |
| British Columbia | Supreme Court of British Columbia | Provincial Court of British Columbia – Small Claims | $35,000 | Yes | Same day |
| Manitoba | Court of King's Bench of Manitoba | Court of King's Bench – Small Claims | $20,000 | No | Same day |
| New Brunswick | Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick | Small Claims Court of New Brunswick | $20,000 | No | Same day |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador | Provincial Court – Small Claims Court | $25,000 | No | 5 - 7 bus. days |
| Nova Scotia | Supreme Court of Nova Scotia | Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia | $25,000 | No | 3 - 5 bus. days |
| Ontario | Superior Court of Justice | Small Claims Court | $50,000 | No | same day - 24 hours |
| Prince Edward Island | Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island | Supreme Court – Small Claims Section | $16,000 | No | 3 - 5 bus. days |
| Quebec | Superior Court of Québec | Court of Québec – Small Claims Division | $15,000 | Yes | Same day |
| Saskatchewan | Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan | Provincial Court – Small Claims Court | $50,000 | No | 2 - 4 bus. days |
| Northwest Territories | Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories | Territorial Court – Civil Claims | Under $35,000 | No | 2 - 4 bus. days |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Court of Justice | Nunavut Court of Justice – Small Claims | $20,000 | Yes | TBD - Court issues |
| Yukon | Supreme Court of Yukon | Small Claims Court of Yukon | $25,000 | No | 3 - 5 bus. days |