Temporary relocation of the Supreme Court of Canada
In the summer of 2026, the Supreme Court building at 301 Wellington Street closed for an extensive multi-year restoration. The judges and Court staff have moved to 344 Wellington Street to occupy the West Memorial Building.
Check this page regularly for the latest news and information about this transition.
How will the Court’s services be affected?
The relocation took place in July and August of 2026 and the Court’s services are now being offered at the West Memorial Building.
Document filing and Registry services
The Court’s Registry was open throughout the transition period.
- All of the deadlines for serving and filing your documents continue to apply.
- Document filing through the Electronic Filing Portal continues without change.
- You can file documents in person at 344 Wellington Street. You can access the building through the main entrance located on Lyon Street. Proceed to the business desk and someone will direct you to the e-filing lockers to file your documents.
- A small number of parking spots are available on Sparks Street for those filing documents in person. Please only park in the designated spots.
- To book an appointment with the Registry, send an email to bookingregistry-reservationgreffe@scc-csc.ca.
- You can send documents by courier, registered mail or regular mail to:
Supreme Court of Canada
Attention: Registry
344 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0J1
Library services
In-person services and interlibrary loan requests have resumed at the Supreme Court of Canada’s Library. External Library users can email library-bibliotheque@scc-csc.ca for more information.
Guided tours
The Court’s permanent home at 301 Wellington Street is now closed. Learn more about the Supreme Court of Canada Building.
The Court’s temporary home in the West Memorial Building at 344 Wellington Street is now open to the public and guided tours are available. You can book a guided tour of the West Memorial Building in advance to be among the first visitors to see the Court’s new temporary home in person.
Judgment briefings and lock-ups
Members of the media are now able to access the West Memorial Building, located at 344 Wellington Street, for briefings and lock-ups. Registration in advance is required. When attending a briefing or lock-up, use the main entrance located on Lyon Street. The press room is located on the first floor, just off the grand hall. Email media@scc-csc.ca to receive notices of judgment briefings and lock-ups.
Rehabilitation of 301 Wellington Street
The Supreme Court building at 301 Wellington Street was designated as a Classified heritage building in 1988 due to its impressive design and historical significance.
The building will be modernized while conserving its heritage value.
When the restoration of the Supreme Court building at 301 Wellington Street is complete, the judges and employees of the Court will return to a modernized workplace.
Public Services and Procurement Canada’s website offers more information about the rehabilitation of 301 Wellington Street.
Related links
Getting here – Plan your visit, including directions, parking and information on accessibility.
Guided tours – Join a remote or in-person tour to discover the Supreme Court of Canada’s temporary home and learn more about the Court’s role and history.
What’s new – Read the latest news from the Court, including Case in Brief summaries, notices to the media, outreach activities and other updates.