Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | May 25, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 18
Island Airport Cost: The Toronto Port Authority has said that the proposed Billy Bishop airport expansion would cost up to $5 billion dollars to complete. Ontario is proposed to take over Toronto’s role in the tripartite agreement that governs the land and has stated that the Federal government supports the expansion.
Landlord & Tenant Board | May 25, 2026
LTB: Update to the Practice Direction on Applications Involving Non-Profit Housing Co-operatives
Effective May 15, 2026, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) released an updated Practice Direction on Applications Involving Non-Profit Housing Co-operatives. The updated Practice Direction provides a current and detailed explanation of the LTB hearing process for Co-op applications.
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario | May 25, 2026
HRTO: Consultation for Updates to Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules of Procedure
Following the first phase of Rule updates launched in 2025, the Human Rights Tribunal (HRTO) is proposing further updates to its Rules of Procedure to simplify processes and ease user experience.
Legislative Update | May 15, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 11
Ontario Courts Virtual Training Sessions: The Ontario Courts Digital Transformation Team is offering ongoing virtual training opportunities for members of the legal community on the Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP), beginning May 19, 2026, and running through September 2026.
Media Release | May 11, 2026
Ontario Justice Centres Honoured with OBA President’s Award for Transforming Access to Justice
Ontario Bar Association President, Katy Commisso, is recognizing Ontario’s Justice Centres with the association’s annual OBA President’s Award.
Legislative Update | May 08, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 4
Advocacy | May 01, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of April 27
Municipal Codes of Conduct: The Province indicated it will move on long-delayed reforms to Municipal Codes of Conduct before Municipal elections occur in October. It would create a province-wide Code and provide for the removal and disqualification of sitting councilors in serious cases.
Legislative Update | April 27, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of April 20
OCJ Self Represented Trial Booking: Effective April 27, 2026, the Self Represented Trial Booking Calendar will launch to streamline the scheduling of eligible self-represented trials. These dedicated SharePoint calendars will be accessible to the Judiciary and Crown to allow eligible self-represented trials to be booked directly in the Self-Represented Court (SRC) Courtroom 101.
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.
