Enforcing Contracts in Canada

This topic looks at the efficiency of contract enforcement in Canada.

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 Nature of ProcedureIndicator
Procedures (number)36
Time (days)570
Filing and service30
Trial and judgment390
Enforcement of judgment150
Cost (% of claim)*22.3
Attorney cost (% of claim)15
Court cost (% of claim)5.3
Enforcement Cost (% of claim)2

Ontario Superior Court of Justice
http://www.ontariocourts.on.ca/scj

* Claim assumed to be equivalent to 200% of income per capita.