Federal Courts Rules

Marginal note:Effective date — evening or holiday service

• 143 (1) Service of a document, other than an originating document or a warrant, on a holiday or after 5:00 p.m. at the recipient’s local time is effective on the next day that is not a holiday.

• Marginal note:Effective date — ordinary mail

  (2) Service of a document by ordinary mail is effective on the 10th day after the day on which it is mailed.

• Marginal note:Effective date — registered mail or courier

  (3) Service of a document by registered mail or courier is effective on the day of delivery that is indicated on the post office or courier delivery receipt, as the case may be.