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All criminal trials in four B.C. courts to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup

  • Chief Justice Ron Skolrood announced that from June 12 to July 8, 2026, criminal trials involving juries or solely presided over by judges will be postponed in four British Columbia courts due to the FIFA World Cup.
  • This disruption stems from the tournament's demand on police and sheriff resources and expected heavy traffic impacting court operations in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and New Westminster.
  • The courts expect reductions in non-jury civil and traffic trials, potential delays in case processing, and challenges in housing jurors and witnesses during the event.
  • Skolrood explained that the precise consequences are unclear and will likely stay that way for a while, while Premier David Eby described the World Cup as the biggest sporting occasion British Columbia has ever hosted.
  • Authorities plan to maintain capacity for urgent matters and will work with courts to address concerns, though disruptions similar to the 2010 Olympics are expected across British Columbia.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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