Opening of the Ontario Courts of Justice Ceremony September 13 2016 Toronto

Gunna do the opening of the courts with me this year? I'm going for sure. have done alot of reading and research since last year. some other developments have occurred, need to be publicised.

They are doing the Red Mass again this year after having cancelled it for two years 2014/15: thomasmoreguild.ca/red-mass.html
Thomas More - Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto - Red Mass

The Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto traces its history back to the 13th century with the initiation of the Red Mass. In the Cathedral of Paris in 1245, a Mass was held to invoke the guidance of the Holy Spirit on the judges of the Ecclesiastical Courts. It is believed the first liturgy

Here's a report from the first year we started protesting it: thestar.com/news/crime/2011/09/13/s
and another one from last year: lawsocietygazette.ca/news/opening-of-the-courts
i'll email the court tomorrow and confirm the date of this year's 'ceremony'

Mr. Carter

Your email to Jane Warwick was forwarded for response. The Annual Opening of Courts will be held 3:00 pm September 13, 2016 at the Superior Court of Justice at 361 University Avenue. As noted previously there is no reserved seating for members of the public.

We are not aware of any plans for an inter-denominational service.


Thank you,


OCJ Communications Officer July 15, 2016 4:51 PM

Mr. Carter

Your email to Jane Warwick was forwarded for response. The Annual Opening of Courts will be held 3:00 pm September 13, 2016 at the Superior Court of Justice at 361 University Avenue. As noted previously there is no reserved seating for members of the public.

We are not aware of any plans for an inter-denominational service.

Thank you,

OCJ Communications Officer

Hi Jane. Chris Carter here. What's the date for the 2016 Opening of the Courts Ceremony? Will they be doing the morning inter-denominational service (is it called 'the Red Mass"?) at the Church of the Holy Trinity this year? You may be aware that the morning Church of the Holy Trinity service has been cancelled the past two years 2014/15. As well, considering that this will be my 6th year attending, please arrange for two reserved seats for me for the University Ave courthouse ceremony this 2016 year: for myself and my guest. Please reserve the two seats side by each and have one of the seats on an aisle, outside aisle near the exit if possible.

Thank you. Chris Carter

slaw.ca/2014/09/14/elaborate-rules-means-justice-system-is-expensive
September 14 th 2014
The special interfaith ceremony, which has historically been held in the morning of the Opening of the Courts, was cancelled this year. The ceremony has been the focus of protests against the costs and delays of the court system, in particular in the area of family law.
Elaborate Rules Means Justice System is Expensive and Inaccessible – Slaw
At the Opening of the Courts this week in Ontario, Justice Strathy, the new Chief Justice for the Province, gave a speech which highlighted how the court system is largely inaccessible to the majority of the public, largely due to the cost, complexit

2015 Ceremony see video: youtube.com/watch?v=FFR8tDNUcqc

Malice of the Canada's Courts, Opening of the Courts Protest Ceremony 24 September 2015 in Toronto Ontario with front line activist Chris Carter informing the public about the Ontario Court Of Justice, the Children's Aid Societies private cooperations, youtube.com/watch?v=Rofhx

Toronto Court yard, words of wisdom not for the Court only for the yard

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