Alberta · Justice and safety
Sue for a small amount (small claims) in Alberta
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
In Alberta, Alberta Court of Justice (Civil) handles it. Claims up to $100,000 go to the Alberta Court of Justice.
Who handles it
Alberta Court of Justice (Civil)
Handles it in Alberta.
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Alberta is marked.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Civil Resolution Tribunal (up to $5,000); Provincial Court of BC (up to $35,000) | Make a claim onlinechecked | Claims up to $5,000 go to the Civil Resolution Tribunal; larger claims up to $35,000 go to Provincial Court. |
| AlbertaThis page | Alberta Court of Justice (Civil) | File a civil claimchecked | Claims up to $100,000 go to the Alberta Court of Justice. |
| Saskatchewan | Provincial Court of Saskatchewan (Small Claims Court) | How to file a small claimchecked | |
| Manitoba | Court of King's Bench of Manitoba (Small Claims) | Small claims informationchecked | Claims up to $20,000 are filed at a court centre; tenancy disputes go to the Residential Tenancies Branch instead. |
| Ontario | Small Claims Court (Superior Court of Justice, Ministry of the Attorney General) | Sue in small claims courtchecked | For claims up to $50,000. |
| Quebec | Court of Québec, Small Claims Division (Ministère de la Justice) | How small claims workchecked | You represent yourself; lawyers cannot act for parties at the hearing. |
| New Brunswick | Small Claims Court of New Brunswick (Courts of New Brunswick) | How to file a small claimchecked | Claims up to $20,000. |
| Nova Scotia | Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia | How to make a claimchecked | Claims up to $25,000. |
| Prince Edward Island | Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island (Small Claims Section) | Supreme Court informationchecked | Small claims are filed with the Supreme Court; there is no separate small claims tribunal. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Small Claims) | Small claims courtchecked | Covers most civil claims up to $25,000. |
| Yukon | Small Claims Court of Yukon (Yukon Courts) | How small claims workschecked | Claims up to $25,000 are filed at a court registry in Whitehorse, Dawson City or Watson Lake. |
| Northwest Territories | Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories (civil claims) | Civil claims under $35,000checked | There is no separate small claims court; the Territorial Court hears civil claims under $35,000. |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Court of Justice (Civil Registry) | File a civil claimchecked | File civil claims, including small debts, with the Nunavut Court of Justice civil registry in Iqaluit (toll-free 1-866-286-0546). |
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Sue for a small amount (small claims) in Alberta", checked 12 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/small-claims/alberta