This policy is about accuracy specifically — the standard we hold ourselves to before publishing a dollar figure, a deadline, or a description of how a stage of the process works. For how content is written and organized generally, see our Editorial Policy; for how to report an error, see our Corrections Policy.
What this policy covers
Anywhere this site states a specific, checkable fact — the Small Claims Court monetary limit, a filing fee, a limitation period, or a description of a required step in the process — we hold that statement to a higher bar than general commentary. This policy describes that bar.
What counts as an authoritative source
For specific figures and rules, we rely on primary, official sources rather than secondary commentary. In practice, that means:
- ontario.ca, the Government of Ontario's own website, for current monetary limits, fees and program information.
- The Ontario Superior Court of Justice's Small Claims Court pages, for procedural information and official process guides.
- Official Ontario court forms, via ontariocourtforms.on.ca.
- Ontario legislation itself, such as the Limitations Act, 2002, for rules with a specific legal basis.
We generally avoid citing law firm blogs, forums, or other secondary commentary as the basis for a specific number or rule stated on this site, even though such sources can be useful for spotting that a change has happened before the official source is easy to find.
How we verify a specific figure
Before a specific figure — like the current Small Claims Court monetary limit — is published or updated on this site, we confirm it directly against an authoritative source listed above, rather than repeating a number we've seen elsewhere without checking it ourselves. Where a figure recently changed (such as the monetary limit increasing to $50,000 effective October 1, 2025), we try to note the effective date and the previous figure, so readers relying on an older printout or bookmark aren't caught out.
Important note
Verifying a figure against an official source at the time of writing doesn't mean it will stay current forever. Rules change. Always confirm anything time-sensitive — a real deadline, a real fee you're about to pay — against the current official source before acting.
What this review is not
This review process checks facts against official sources. It is not legal review by a lawyer or paralegal, and it does not evaluate how the law applies to any individual reader's situation. Nothing on this site should be treated as legal advice — see our disclaimer for the full picture, and do I need a lawyer or paralegal? if you're weighing whether to get one. This site is managed and published by Ryan Manilla, BA, JD, a lawyer licensed to practise law in Ontario — that page is specific about what his role here does and doesn't involve.
How often content is re-checked
Most pages show a "reviewed for accuracy as of" date near the top. We revisit pages periodically, and sooner if we become aware of a specific change to the process they describe or a reader reports something that looks out of date. See Sources and Updates for more on how and when that happens, and Corrections Policy to report something yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Is content on this site reviewed by a lawyer before publishing?
No. Content is checked against official, authoritative sources by our editorial team, but it is not reviewed or approved by a licensed lawyer or paralegal acting on your behalf.
What counts as an authoritative source for this site?
Primarily ontario.ca, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice's website, official court forms, and Ontario legislation such as the Limitations Act, 2002. We avoid relying on secondary sources for specific figures like fees or monetary limits.
How often are dollar figures and deadlines re-checked?
Each page shows a "reviewed for accuracy as of" date reflecting the last check. We also revisit pages sooner if we become aware of a specific change or a reader reports something that looks outdated.