Bill No. 29 61st Legislature - 2nd Session Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act Introduced: 3/18/2026 Bill Type: Government Bill Sponsored by: Hon. Robert MCKEE, K.C. Status: Second Reading Passed
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Introduced
This New Brunswick bill establishes rules for transferring court cases and jurisdiction between courts across Canadian provinces.
Key Changes
- Establishes rules for when New Brunswick courts have jurisdiction over civil cases
- Creates a legal framework for transferring court proceedings from New Brunswick to courts in other Canadian provinces or territories
- Allows courts in other provinces to transfer proceedings to New Brunswick courts under defined conditions
- Harmonizes New Brunswick's court jurisdiction rules with similar legislation in other Canadian provinces
- Provides clarity on how courts should handle cases with connections to multiple provinces
Gotchas
- The bill appears to be part of a broader legislative package alongside the Enforcement of Canadian Judgments Act and amendments to the Probate Court Act, suggesting coordinated justice reform in New Brunswick.
- The full text of the bill was not available for detailed review; this summary is based on the bill's title, type, and legislative context.
- Similar legislation has been adopted in other Canadian provinces as part of a national uniform law initiative, suggesting this bill may follow a model or template developed by the Uniform Law Conference of Canada.
- The bill only passed Second Reading as of the available information, meaning it had not yet received final approval or Royal Assent at that stage.
Who's Affected
- Individuals involved in civil court cases in New Brunswick with connections to other provinces
- Lawyers and legal professionals practicing in New Brunswick
- Businesses operating across multiple Canadian provinces involved in litigation
- New Brunswick courts and judges handling cross-provincial cases
- Parties to family law, contract, or property disputes spanning provincial borders
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Gotchas
- The bill appears to be part of a broader legislative package alongside the Enforcement of Canadian Judgments Act and amendments to the Probate Court Act, suggesting coordinated justice reform in New Brunswick.
- The full text of the bill was not available for detailed review; this summary is based on the bill's title, type, and legislative context.
- Similar legislation has been adopted in other Canadian provinces as part of a national uniform law initiative, suggesting this bill may follow a model or template developed by the Uniform Law Conference of Canada.
- The bill only passed Second Reading as of the available information, meaning it had not yet received final approval or Royal Assent at that stage.
Summary
Bill No. 29, the Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act, is a New Brunswick government bill that sets out legal rules for how courts in New Brunswick can accept or transfer cases to and from courts in other Canadian provinces and territories. It deals with questions like which court has the authority (jurisdiction) to hear a case, and how ongoing legal proceedings can be moved between different provincial court systems when appropriate. This type of legislation is part of a broader effort across Canadian provinces to harmonize court procedures and make it easier for legal cases involving people or events in multiple provinces to be handled efficiently. It affects anyone involved in civil litigation in New Brunswick who may have connections to other provinces, such as parties who live in different provinces or cases involving property or events in multiple jurisdictions. The bill was introduced by the Attorney General, Hon. Robert McKee, K.C., and passed Second Reading in the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly in March 2026. It appears to be part of a package of related justice legislation, sitting alongside bills about the Enforcement of Canadian Judgments Act and changes to the Probate Court Act.
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