Law360 Canada (June 11, 2026, 5:06 PM EDT) -- The Supreme Court of Canada says it will continue to provide the bar, litigants and the public with all its usual services from its historic courthouse in Ottawa while its judges and registry staff undertake a phased move to the court’s temporary facilities across the street during the months of July and August.

“During this time, court operations will continue as usual at 301 Wellington Street,” the top court announced June 11. “This includes tours, document filing, the release of judgments and media briefings to the bar and litigants.”

The court’s registry will be open throughout the summer and there will be no changes to any filing deadlines.

The Supreme Court is moving to the recently refurbished West Memorial Building at 344 Wellington Street because its iconic Ernest Cormier-designed, 1940s-era building at 301 Wellington Street is about to undergo a multi-year rehabilitation and modernization.

“As we prepare for the move to the West Memorial Building, our focus is on the seamless continuation of the court’s work,” Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner said in the court’s announcement.

“While we will miss our current home, we recognize that the rehabilitation is necessary to preserve this piece of Canadian heritage and national symbol of our justice system for future generations,” he said. “I encourage everyone to take this opportunity and visit it over the summer.”

Tours at 301 Wellington Street will be available until Aug. 30, 2026, with Supreme Court tours resuming at the West Memorial Building Sept. 9, 2026.

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