Proposed Sittings
Fall 2026
Under the direction of the Chief Justice, the Judicial Administrator will give advance notice of the proposed sittings of the Federal Court of Appeal. The Bar is requested to take account of such proposed sittings when making applications for hearings in person.
Once a hearing date is set, files will be added to the hearing schedule on the Federal Court of Appeal webpage: Upcoming hearings
At present, the Federal Court of Appeal intends to sit in the following cities on the following dates:
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Vancouver, hearings in person
- September 14-17, 2026
- December 14-17, 2026
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Edmonton, hearings in person
- October 26-29, 2026
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Calgary, hearings in person
- November 16-19, 2026
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Winnipeg, hearings in person
- October 26-29, 2026
- November 16-19, 2026
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Toronto, hearings in person
- September 1-3, 2026
- September 8-10, 2026
- September 28-29, 2026
- October 19-22, 2026
- November 2-5, 2026
- November 30 – December 3, 2026
- December 14-17, 2026
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Ottawa, hearings in person or virtual hearings
- September 14-17, 2026
- September 28 – October 1, 2026
- October 19-22, 2026
- November 9-12, 2026
- December 7-10, 2026
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Montreal, hearings in person
- September 21-24, 2026
- November 2-5, 2026
- December 7-10, 2026
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Québec City, hearings in person
- November 23-26, 2026
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Halifax, hearings in person
- November 23-26, 2026
Whether the Court sits in person in the above cities during these periods will depend, among other things, on the number and nature of cases ready to be heard in person in those cities.
In accordance with the Consolidated Practice Direction, appeals and applications for Judicial Review will be heard in person. Virtual hearings may be held where circumstances require.
Danielle Lanteigne
Judicial Administrator
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