Which of the following is true with respect to recent litigation reforms?
A) The dollar amount of a claim has no bearing on the procedure to be followed in either Ontario or Alberta.
B) Mediation is compulsory in every common law province except for Ontario.
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) Summary trials in Alberta and British Columbia require all evidence to be presented orally, to save the time associated with document preparation.
E) Several provinces have started mandatory case management, which involves judicial supervision of the litigation process.

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Several provinces, including Ontario, have implemented mandatory case management programs in order to streamline the litigation process and reduce delays in the court system. These programs involve judicial supervision of the litigation process, including setting timelines, encouraging settlement discussions, and monitoring compliance with court orders. Small claims court procedures are actually being simplified in some jurisdictions in order to make it easier for parties to use the court system without the need for legal representation. Summary trials in Alberta and British Columbia do not require all evidence to be presented orally, but rather allow for written and electronic evidence to be submitted. The dollar amount of a claim does have a bearing on the procedure to be followed, as different courts have different jurisdictional limits.

Which of the Following Is True with Respect to Recent