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As of October 1, 2025, the monetary limit for claims brought before the Ontario Small Claims Court will increase from $35,000 to $50,000.

In addition, the appeal threshold — the minimum amount required to appeal a Small Claims Court decision to the Divisional Court — will rise from $3,500 to $5,000.

This change, introduced through Ontario Regulation 42/25 under the Courts of Justice Act, aims to improve access to justice by allowing more disputes to be resolved through the faster, less costly Small Claims Court process.

For details, see the official regulation here:

🔗 Ontario Regulation 42/25 – Small Claims Court Jurisdiction and Appeal Limit