Yes. You can use AI to prepare your case before the Court of Appeal for British Columbia. But read these rules first:

Registrar’s Filing Directive, s. 7.3 (Use of Litigation Aids & Artificial Intelligence) (Last updated: September 4, 2025)

• Given the rapid development of artificial intelligence tools, the Court reminds all litigants that they are responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of all materials filed with the Court.
• The Filing Directive is issued by the Registrar under s. 38 of the Court of Appeal Act and governs how documents are filed with the Court.

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Supreme Court of British Columbia. However, while the Supreme Court of British Columbia may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties. The Court stated in its 2023 Annual Report that it expects litigants, lawyers, and others who participate in court proceedings to inform themselves of the current issues and advice regarding artificial intelligence in relation to court proceedings, and to ensure that the materials they produce to the Court are authentic and accurate.

Sources: Civil Practice Directions, Administrative Notices, Criminal Practice Directions, Family Practice Directions

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Yes. You can use AI to prepare your case before the Provincial Court of British Columbia. But read these rules first:

Artificial intelligence (AI) and court proceedings (Conducting Legal Research guidance)

• All litigants and lawyers must ensure that any materials they file with the court are accurate, especially when those materials were created or assisted by AI.
• AI tools can produce incorrect information and misrepresent the law. They can also generate fabricated cases, often called hallucinations, complete with fake citations.
• Carefully review any AI-generated or AI-assisted content to confirm that it is authentic, reliable, and accurate. When possible, include a hyperlink to the cited case from a free public source such as CanLII, and provide the relevant paragraph or page number containing the cited legal principle.
• Lawyers and litigants must disclose the extent of their use of AI when asked by the judge or judicial justice.
• If this duty is not met, the judge or judicial justice may impose consequences, including cost orders, adjournments, dismissal of proceedings, or contempt proceedings.

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Yes. You can use AI to prepare your case before the British Columbia Small Claims Court, which is a division of the Provincial Court of British Columbia. But read these rules first:

Artificial intelligence (AI) and court proceedings (Conducting Legal Research guidance)

• All litigants and lawyers must ensure that any materials they file with the court are accurate, especially when those materials were created or assisted by AI.
• AI tools can produce incorrect information and misrepresent the law. They can also generate fabricated cases, often called hallucinations, complete with fake citations.
• Carefully review any AI-generated or AI-assisted content to confirm that it is authentic, reliable, and accurate. When possible, include a hyperlink to the cited case from a free public source such as CanLII, and provide the relevant paragraph or page number containing the cited legal principle.
• Lawyers and litigants must disclose the extent of their use of AI when asked by the judge or judicial justice.
• If this duty is not met, the judge or judicial justice may impose consequences, including cost orders, adjournments, dismissal of proceedings, or contempt proceedings.

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Yes. You can use AI to prepare your case before the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal. But read these rules first:

Artificial intelligence (AI) use policy (Present evidence and arguments)

• If you use AI to help prepare materials you send to WCAT, you are still responsible for ensuring that what you submit is correct and accurate.
• AI may be a helpful tool if used responsibly. It can also invent false laws, cases, and facts. If you use AI, check the laws and cases you rely upon.
• If you provide false or incorrect information, this may weaken your case and result in serious consequences.
• Free and reliable sources of legal information include WCAT’s resources webpage, WorkSafeBC’s law and policy webpage, the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website, and any courthouse library.

Sources: Manual of Rules of Practice and Procedure (MRPP), WCAT Resources

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the British Columbia Securities Commission. However, while the British Columbia Securities Commission may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: BC Policy 15-601 Hearings, Format for Electronic Documents

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Yes. You can use AI to prepare your case before the Civil Resolution Tribunal of British Columbia. But you must not include fake cases or legislation in your arguments, and you must not submit false or fabricated evidence, including evidence created or altered by an artificial intelligence tool.

CRT Standard Rules, Rules 8.3(8) and 8.3(9) (Effective: February 1, 2026)

• A party must not include fake cases or legislation in their arguments, such as those created by an AI tool (Standard Rule 8.3(8)).
• A party must not provide false or fabricated evidence, including evidence created or altered by an artificial intelligence tool (Standard Rule 8.3(9)).
• It is an offence under the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act to give the CRT false or misleading information.

Sources: Can I Use AI Tools in Evidence and Arguments? (CRT Help Article), CRT Rules and Policies

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. However, while the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: Practice Directions, Rules of Practice and Procedure

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Yes. You can use AI to prepare your case before the British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal. But if AI was used in a substantive way to generate content in a submission, or to create or alter evidence, you must disclose it when you file.

Practice Direction PD 2026-002: Use of AI (Effective: July 1, 2026)

• A party must disclose the use of AI where AI was used in a substantive way to generate content included in a submission or to create or alter evidence. Substantive use includes using AI to draft, summarize, translate, analyze, or materially revise content that is filed with the Tribunal.
• Disclosure must be made at the time of filing and must briefly describe the nature of the AI tool used and the purpose for which it was used.
• Disclosure is not required for limited or purely technical uses of AI, such as spell-checking, basic grammar review, or document formatting.
• AI tools must not be used to generate false, altered or misleading information, evidence, or documents; simulate witness testimony; fabricate or alter investigative records or documents purportedly from another source; or misrepresent the status of legal authorities.
• Automated AI recording, monitoring, transcription, or attendance tools (for example, automated note-taking bots or virtual attendees) must not be used during Tribunal proceedings without prior approval of the Tribunal.
• Failure to comply may lead to consequences up to and including dismissal of an appeal or application. Tribunal members do not use AI to decide cases or write decisions.

Source: Rules, Practice Directives and Policies

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Labour Relations Board. However, while the Labour Relations Board may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: Board Rules, Policies, Procedures and Guides, Information for Self-Represented Litigants

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia. However, while the Information and Privacy Commissioner may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Source: OIPC Policies

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Yes. You can use AI to prepare your case before the Health Professions Review Board of British Columbia. But you must not put any part of the Record into an AI tool, and you must disclose that AI was used in preparing your submissions.

Practice Directive 9: Use of Artificial Intelligence (Dated: January 27, 2026)

• Parties are not permitted to put any part of the Record into an AI tool such as ChatGPT.
• AI might give you incorrect or made-up legal sources. Always verify the information by going directly to recognized legal databases like CanLII for case law.
• You are responsible for the accuracy of any submissions AI helped prepare: review them to make sure they say what you intended, and disclose that AI was used in preparing them.
• Review Board members do not use AI to write decisions, but may use approved, secure AI tools to assist in the analysis of evidentiary material.

Source: Review Board Rules and Practice Directives

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the British Columbia Environmental Appeal Board. However, while the Environmental Appeal Board may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: Rules and Practice Directives, Procedure Manual

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Yes. You can use AI to prepare your case before the British Columbia Property Assessment Appeal Board. But if your evidence is generated or supported by AI, you must clearly disclose that AI was used.

Participant Code of Conduct, s. 6.3 (AI-Generated Evidence) (Version current: April 2, 2025)

• If evidence is generated or supported by artificial intelligence (AI), participants must clearly disclose that AI was used.
• The Board may require the participant to disclose further details regarding the scope of use and review prior to admitting the evidence or submission.
• Participants are responsible for any evidence or submissions submitted by them, or on their behalf, whether prepared personally, by another person, or by AI. Submitting evidence or submissions that are inaccurate, misleading, or manipulated constitutes a breach of the Code of Conduct.
• The Board may take appropriate action in response to breaches of the Code of Conduct, including warnings, sanctions, or dismissal of the appeal under section 18 of the Administrative Tribunals Act.

Source: Board Rules of Practice and Procedure

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal. However, while the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Source: LSBC Tribunal Directions on Practice and Procedure

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the British Columbia Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. However, while the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: LCRB Hearing Rules, Enforcement Hearing Process

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the British Columbia Review Board. However, while the British Columbia Review Board may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: Rules and Guidelines, Rules and Procedures Governing the Review Board Process (June 2024)

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Forest Appeals Commission. However, while the Forest Appeals Commission may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Source: Rules and Procedure

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Office of the British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner. However, while the Container Trucking Commissioner may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: Policies and Rules, Rules of Practice and Procedure

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Financial Services Tribunal. However, while the Financial Services Tribunal may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Source: Rules and Practice Directives

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board. However, while the Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: Rules and Practice Directives, Rules for Appeals, Participants Code of Conduct

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Hospital Appeal Board. However, while the Hospital Appeal Board may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: Rules and Practice Directives, Rules for Appeals, Participants Code of Conduct

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We are not aware of any specific rule preventing you from using AI to prepare your case at the Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal. However, while the Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal may not have a specific rule governing AI use, you are responsible for the accuracy of everything you file. If your materials contain, for example, cases that do not exist, you may be sanctioned for doing so. These sanctions may include, depending on the circumstances, monetary penalties.

Sources: Rules and Practice Directives, Board Rules, Procedure Manual, Participants Code of Conduct

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