The Nova Scotia Courts recognize that live webcasts of court proceedings are a proven way to help educate the public about the legal system. Since 2008, the Nova Scotia Courts have livestreamed dozens of matters — mostly appeals, sentencing decisions and certification hearings in class action lawsuits. To access the archived videos, please visit the Courts' Vimeo Page.
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The webcasts of court proceedings may not be broadcast or re-broadcast by embedding them in another website or by any other means. However, portions of the webcasts (audio and video) may be re-broadcast as part of conventional news coverage. Hyperlinks to the live webcast page and the page of archived videos on the Courts of Nova Scotia website are permitted.
Nova Scotia Courts Copyright Policy
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Rule re: Webcasting and the Use of Cameras during Proceedings
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Robing Ceremony for The Hon. Judge Alonzo C. Wright
Robing Ceremony for The Hon. Judge Alonzo C. Wright - May 17, 2024
Swearing in Ceremony Nova Scotia Supreme Court Family Div
Nova Scotia Supreme Courts Family Division Swearing in Ceremony for Associate Chief Justice R.Lester Jesudason, Justice Christine Doucet, and Justice Terrance Sheppard.
CAC-521672 - Harry Arthur Cope v. His Majesty the King - am
CAC-521672 - Harry Arthur Cope v. His Majesty the King (Respondent) and Aboriginal Legal Services (Intervenor) (February 13, 2024 - Nova Scotia Court of Appeal - Morning session)
CAC-521672 - Harry Arthur Cope v. His Majesty the King - pm
CAC-521672 - Harry Arthur Cope v. His Majesty the King (Respondent) and Aboriginal Legal Services (Intervenor) (February 13, 2024 - Nova Scotia Court of Appeal - Afternoon session)
Robing Ceremony - Judge Mark Heerema
Robing Ceremony - Judge Mark Heerema
Robing Ceremony - Judge Angela Caseley
Robing Ceremony - Judge Angela Caseley
CA-516998 - Nova Scotia Teachers Union Vs. Attorney General
CA-516998 - Nova Scotia Teachers Union Vs. Attorney General of Nova Scotia Representing His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of Nova Scotia
Robing Ceremony - Judge Borden and Judge Driscoll
Robing Ceremony - Judge Borden and Judge Driscoll
Robing Ceremony - Judge Jillian Barrington
Robing Ceremony - Judge Jillian Barrington
Swearing-In Ceremony - Justice Gail Gatchalian
Swearing-In Ceremony - Justice Gail Gatchalian
Robing Ceremony - Judge Bryna Hatt
Robing Ceremony - Judge Bryna Hatt
Swearing-In Ceremony - Justice Lorne MacDowell
Swearing-In Ceremony - Justice Lorne MacDowell
Nova Scotia State of the Courts Address - May 26, 2023
The State of the Courts is an opportunity to teach the public about the role of the Judiciary as the Third Branch of Government and the accompanying requirement for judicial independence. It is also an opportunity to highlight our access to justice, community engagement and other special initiatives of the Courts, and to renew our commitment to building a more efficient, effective and accessible justice system.
Robing Ceremony - Judge Jill Hartlen
Robing Ceremony - Judge Jill Hartlen - May 12, 2023
Robing Ceremony - Judge Bronwyn Duffy
Robing Ceremony - Judge Bronwyn Duffy - May 12, 2023
Robing Ceremony - Judge Kelly J. Serbu
Robing Ceremony - Judge Kelly J. Serbu - May 5, 2023
Therapeutic Justice: A Nova Scotia Lens
The Third Atlantic Problem-Solving Courts Conference
Robing Ceremony - Judge Brad Sarson
Robing Ceremony - Judge Brad Sarson
CRH-498639 - HMQ v. William Sandeson
CRH-498639 - Her Majesty the Queen Vs. William Michael Sandeson (Thursday, April 20, 2023 – Nova Scotia Supreme Court)
CAC-497430 - HMQ v. Rakeem Anderson
HMQ v. Rakeem Anderson, criminal sentence appeal, use of Impact of Race & Culture Assessments (03/30/2021 — NS Court of Appeal)
CA-507668 – Canadian Civil Liberties Association, appeal of
CA-507668 – Canadian Civil Liberties Association, appeal of Injunction Order (April 11, 2022 - Nova Scotia Court of Appeal)