Which of the following is true with respect to recent litigation reforms?
A) Several provinces have started mandatory case management, which involves judicial supervision of the litigation process.
B) Summary trials in Alberta and British Columbia require all evidence to be presented orally, to save the time associated with document preparation.
C) Small claims court procedures are becoming more complicated in all jurisdictions in order to dissuade parties from availing themselves of the court system.
D) The dollar amount of a claim has no bearing on the procedure to be followed in either Ontario or Alberta.
E) Mediation is compulsory in every common law province except for Ontario.

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Several provinces, such as Ontario and British Columbia, have recently implemented mandatory case management, which involves judicial supervision of the litigation process. The goal is to streamline proceedings and reduce delays.

Answer: B
 Summary trials in Alberta and British Columbia require all evidence to be presented in writing instead of orally. This saves time associated with presenting evidence orally, but it requires greater preparation with regards to document preparation.

Answer: D
 The dollar amount of a claim does affect the procedure that is followed in both Ontario and Alberta. For example, in Ontario, claims that are $35,000 or less are typically heard in Small Claims Court, which has more streamlined procedures.

Answer: E
 Mediation is compulsory in some common law provinces, but it is not compulsory in Ontario. Some jurisdictions only require mediation for certain types of cases or claims above a certain value.

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