Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | July 03, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 29
Tenant A/C Rules: An Ontario law came into effect this week explicitly allowing tenants to install window air conditioning units and portable units.
Submission | July 03, 2026
Civil Rules Committee Consultation on Automatic Stays Pending Appeals
The OBA provides comments to the Stays Pending Appeals Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee concerning potential amendments to Rule 63.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure
Legislative Update | June 26, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 22
Supreme Court Appointment: Prime Minister Carney announced the nomination of Chief Justice Glenn Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, praising his career as Chief Justice of Manitoba's Court of King's Bench and noting that he has "demonstrated the integrity, experience, and sound judgment that service on our highest court demands."
Legislative Update | June 19, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 15
New LSO Treasurer: The OBA congratulates Shalini Konanur, who was elected on June 17 as the Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario for the 2026-27 term. She will take office at the June 25 Convocation. As Treasurer, Ms. Konanur is committed to advancing access to justice and removing barriers for the public and the professions.
Legislative Update | June 15, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 8
FIFA Commences: The biggest FIFA World Cup in history has officially started – jointly hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Friday will mark Canada’s first-ever men’s World Cup match on home soil as the team takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The World Cup runs until July 19, including six games in Toronto and seven games in Vancouver.
Article | June 11, 2026
Get to Know Your Exec: Kathleen Robichaud
Interview with Kathleen Robichaud, Member-at-Large on the OBA Business Law Section Executive.
Article | June 11, 2026
Get to Know Your Exec: Mark Simon
An interview with Mark Simon, Regional Representative on the OBA Business Law Executive.
Article | June 11, 2026
Get to Know Your Exec: Colleen Coleman Wright
An interview with Colleen Colemn Wright, Member-at-Large.on the OBA Business Law Section Executive.
Article | June 11, 2026
Get to Know Your Exec: Tulu Harsa
An interview with Tulu Harsa, Member-at-Large on the OBA Business Law Section Executive.
Legislative Update | June 05, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 1
Ontario Legislature Rises for 21-week Break: The Ford government ended its spring session two days early and has started an extended 21-week break. Government House Leader Steve Clark shared that politicians won’t return to Queen’s Park until Oct. 27 as returning earlier could “interfere” with local mayoral races around the province.
