Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
News | October 23, 2026
Nominate a deserving colleague for an OBA Award
Each year, the Ontario Bar Association honours individuals and organizations whose leadership, service and accomplishments have made a meaningful and lasting impact on our profession, our association and the broader justice community. These awards shine a light on the people who go above and beyond to strengthen the legal profession, advance access to justice, support their colleagues and build a better justice system.
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario | October 14, 2026
HRTO: New, More User-friendly Way to Fill Out its Forms
Effective September 28, 2026, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is introducing a new, easier and accessible way to fill out its application and response forms.
Advocacy | October 12, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of October 12
Toronto Written Consent Release Pilot Project: Effective October 19th, the Ontario Court of Justice is beginning a pilot project in Toronto that allows for out of Court written consent release orders to be issued by Judicial Officers for individuals in bail Court, who are seeking a straightforward bail release on consent of the Crown’s office.
Legislative Update | October 02, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 28
Ontario Judicial Appointments: The Honourable Sean Fraser, announced eight judicial appointments to the Court of Appeal of Ontario and Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. The appointments were done under the judicial application process established in 2016, emphasizing transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population.
Landlord & Tenant Board | September 29, 2026
Landlord and Tenant Board - Operational Update Legislative Changes
Effective September 21, 2026, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is updating some more of its processes, forms and information materials as a result of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Constitutional & Human Rights Law | September 29, 2026
HRTO Forms Modernization
Effective September 28, 2026, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) is introducing a new, easier and accessible way to fill out its application and response forms:
Legislative Update | September 25, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 21
Starlink Costs: Ontario’s new Treasury Board President, Kinga Surma, declined to disclose how much the Ford government spent cancelling its $100 million agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service. When asked, Surma said, “the decision remained with the taxpayer, that was a big component of our election and the people voted to cancel the contract,” explaining that the government will “continue to move forward with [their] broadband strategy.”
Legislative Update | September 18, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 14
New Judicial Vacancies: There are currently several active priority vacancies in the Ontario Court of Justice, including Cornwall, Eliot Lake, Pembroke, Thunder Bay and Timmins. Candidates who wish to be considered for a judicial appointment are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario | August 18, 2026
HRTO: Operational Update to Rules of Procedure, Practice Directions, and Processes Effective
Effective August 17, 2026, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) introduced updates to its Rules of Procedure and Practice Directions along with process improvements to resolve applications more efficiently and enhance accessibility for all parties appearing before the tribunal. The updated Rules of Procedure and Practice Directions will apply to all applications filed at the HRTO, including previously filed applications.
Legislative Update | August 10, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of August 3
Provincial By-Elections: Premier Ford has called byelections in three Ontario ridings: Scarborough Southwest, York–Simcoe and Hamilton East–Stoney Creek. The voting day will be on Sept. 3.
