Canada · Alberta appeal procedures
When must I file an Alberta fast track appellant’s factum?
Rule 14.24(1)(a) requires filing and service before the earlier of 20 days after the Appeal Record was filed and two months after the notice of appeal was filed.
- Period
- Two filing dates, the fast track classification and the before-the-earlier boundary require a combined model. A one-date 20-day output is not a verified deadline.
- Trigger
- Both actual Appeal Record filing and actual notice-of-appeal filing
- Rule
- Alberta Rules of Court, Alta Reg 124/2010, r 14.24(1)(a) (official PDF p. 348)
Official Alberta Rules of Court PDF published June 2026, including AR 79/2026, acquired October 8, 2026. The retained 2026 Gazette cumulative index and September 29 issue were checked for later listed amendments. Interpretation Act PDF is current as of September 1, 2025. Read with the consolidated directions amended March 10, 2025, electronic filing direction, July 2, 2025 registry reopening and current electronic scheduling notice. The actual September 30, 2026 closure is retained separately.
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Two filing dates, the fast track classification and the before-the-earlier boundary require a combined model. A one-date 20-day output is not a verified deadline.
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When must I file an Alberta fast track appellant’s factum?
Rule 14.24(1)(a) requires filing and service before the earlier of 20 days after the Appeal Record was filed and two months after the notice of appeal was filed.
Responsible actor. The appellant in a fast track appeal.
Both actual Appeal Record filing and actual notice-of-appeal filing.
The record is filed near the end of the second month. Twenty days after the record cannot extend the earlier notice-based threshold.
Alberta Court of Appeal civil procedure. Establish both filing dates, compare the two thresholds and complete filing and service before the earlier boundary, subject to the actual approved timetable. The record is filed near the end of the second month. Twenty days after the record cannot extend the earlier notice-based threshold. Two filing dates, the fast track classification and the before-the-earlier boundary require a combined model. A one-date 20-day output is not a verified deadline.
Alberta Rules of Court, Alta Reg 124/2010, r 14.24(1)(a) (official PDF p. 348)How does this provision count time?
- Establish both filing dates, compare the two thresholds and complete filing and service before the earlier boundary, subject to the actual approved timetable.
- Establish the actual filing, service, hearing or listing event from the accepted document and proof.
- Rule 13.3 excludes the event or hearing date and counts consecutive calendar days. Its information note illustrates ten days before May 15 as May 5; it does not require ten intervening days. Rule 13.4 uses the same-numbered date for months, ending on the last day when that number does not exist. Its nonleap anniversary rule uses February 28 for a February 29 event.
- Check each required act’s actual holiday or closure boundary and any operative variation.
Rule 13.3 excludes the event or hearing date and counts consecutive calendar days. Its information note illustrates ten days before May 15 as May 5; it does not require ten intervening days. Rule 13.4 uses the same-numbered date for months, ending on the last day when that number does not exist. Its nonleap anniversary rule uses February 28 for a February 29 event.
Interpretation Act section 22(1) addresses expiry on a defined holiday; section 22(2) separately addresses closure of the actual required office or place. Section 28(1)(x) includes Sundays and specified holidays, but does not make every Saturday a holiday. A registry closure is not an automatic service extension. A backward minimum interval must remain satisfied. Actual proclaimed holidays, unsupported closures or an unestablished service method require separate review.
Alberta Rules of Court, Alta Reg 124/2010, r 14.24(1)(a) (official PDF p. 348)Which facts prevent one automatic date?
Two filing dates, the fast track classification and the before-the-earlier boundary require a combined model. A one-date 20-day output is not a verified deadline.
The record is filed near the end of the second month. Twenty days after the record cannot extend the earlier notice-based threshold. Rule 14.24(1)(a) requires filing and service before the earlier of 20 days after the Appeal Record was filed and two months after the notice of appeal was filed. No automatic computed or purchasable date. Establish the actual applicable procedural branch.
Which conditions and exceptions apply?
- Actual actor and procedural branch
- Establish both filing dates, compare the two thresholds and complete filing and service before the earlier boundary, subject to the actual approved timetable. The record is filed near the end of the second month. Twenty days after the record cannot extend the earlier notice-based threshold.
- Material qualification
- The record is filed near the end of the second month. Twenty days after the record cannot extend the earlier notice-based threshold.
- Actual variation
- Rule 14.2(3) displaces party-agreed extensions for Part 14. Rule 13.5 judicial powers and the actual authorized CMO direction must be read with the specific procedure. A requested extension, proposed timetable or private agreement does not establish operative relief.
- Required-act boundary
- Interpretation Act section 22(1) addresses expiry on a defined holiday; section 22(2) separately addresses closure of the actual required office or place. Section 28(1)(x) includes Sundays and specified holidays, but does not make every Saturday a holiday. A registry closure is not an automatic service extension. A backward minimum interval must remain satisfied. Actual proclaimed holidays, unsupported closures or an unestablished service method require separate review.
- Alberta Court of Appeal civil procedure. Establish both filing dates, compare the two thresholds and complete filing and service before the earlier boundary, subject to the actual approved timetable. The record is filed near the end of the second month. Twenty days after the record cannot extend the earlier notice-based threshold. Two filing dates, the fast track classification and the before-the-earlier boundary require a combined model. A one-date 20-day output is not a verified deadline.
- The record is filed near the end of the second month. Twenty days after the record cannot extend the earlier notice-based threshold.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When must I file an Alberta fast track appellant’s factum?
What event starts the fast track appellant factum period?
Both actual Appeal Record filing and actual notice-of-appeal filing. Preserve evidence of that event; The record is filed near the end of the second month. Twenty days after the record cannot extend the earlier notice-based threshold.
Alberta Rules of Court, Alta Reg 124/2010, r 14.24(1)(a) (official PDF p. 348)What must I complete for this fast track appellant factum procedure?
Establish both filing dates, compare the two thresholds and complete filing and service before the earlier boundary, subject to the actual approved timetable.
Alberta Rules of Court, Alta Reg 124/2010, r 14.24(1)(a) (official PDF p. 348)Does every fast track appellant get 20 days after the record?
No. Rule 14.24(1)(a) also sets two months after notice filing and chooses the earlier threshold.
Alberta Rules of Court, Rule 14.24 (official PDF p. 348)Are the 20 days business days?
No. Rule 13.3 excludes the event date and otherwise counts consecutive days.
Alberta Rules of Court, Rule 13.3 (official PDF p. 312)Does the before wording matter?
Yes. The operative rule says before the earlier threshold. This guide does not convert that wording into an automatic within-period filing date.
Alberta Rules of Court, Alta Reg 124/2010, r 14.24(1)(a) (official PDF p. 348)Can I use the standard appeal timetable?
No. Rule 14.24 replaces the standard appellant timetable for fast track appeals. Establish any actual CMO variation.
Alberta Rules of Court, Rule 14.24 (official PDF p. 348)Official sources and review
Provisions used (13)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Alberta Rules of Court, Alta Reg 124/2010, r 14.24(1)(a) (official PDF p. 348) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Alberta Rules of Court, Rules 13.2–13.5, counting and variation | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Interpretation Act, section 22, holiday and place-of-act expiry | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Court of Appeal Electronic Filing Practice Direction, paragraphs 5(f) and 8 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Court of Appeal Consolidated Practice Directions, General A.3–A.4 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Interpretation Act, section 28(1)(x), holiday definition | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Alberta Rules of Court, Rule 14.1 (official PDF p. 336) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Alberta Rules of Court, Rule 14.2 (official PDF p. 337) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Court of Appeal registry reopening notice, effective July 2, 2025 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Court of Appeal electronic scheduling notice of March 10, 2025 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Interpretation Act, RSA 2000 c I-8, sections 22 and 28(1)(x) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Alberta Rules of Court, Rule 14.24 (official PDF p. 348) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Alberta Rules of Court, Rule 13.3 (official PDF p. 312) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |