The manner in which civil litigation is conducted in Ontario, Canada is set for significant transformation. This change marks the first major update in over four decades to the rules governing civil procedure in the province’s largest court system. The initiative aims to cut down on costs and mitigate prolonged delays, which have been attributed to what a court working group describes as a “maximalist culture of litigating.” The mixed reactions from litigators highlight the contentious nature of the proposals, which reflect a pressing need to move beyond the current status quo. More details are unfolding, but further insights are available in the original report here.