Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Child & Family Services Review Board | April 16, 2026
CFSRB: Operational Update
The Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) is introducing a more user-friendly way for applicants to fill out commonly used application forms
Legislative Update | April 10, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of April 6
To The Moon and Back: The Artemis II mission is returning to Earth and will splash down off the coast of San Diego Friday evening. Artemis II was the first journey to the moon in more than 50 years, and paves the way to a moon landing in the near future.
Tribunals Ontario | April 08, 2026
Licence Appeal Tribunal – Scheduling Timelines Update
The Associate Chair of the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) has provided the following quarterly updates on case conference and oral hearing booking timeframes
Ontario Court of Justice | March 31, 2026
Ontario Court of Justice – Jordan-Compliant Scheduling in Provincial Offences Act Matters Direction
Effective March 30, 2026, this direction provides guidance to ensure matters are scheduled within the timelines required by the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Jordan. This replaces the previous scheduling direction (last updated in 2022).
Advocacy | March 27, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 23
2026 Ontario Budget: On Thursday, the Ontario government released the 2026 Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario. Justice sector spending is projected at $7.3 billion in 2026-27, and the overall deficit for 2026-27 is $13.8 billion, up from the $7.8 billion figure in the 2025 budget. You can read more about the budget and view the full document here.
