Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | January 23, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 19
EV Boycott: Premier Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made EVs following a deal between Canada and China to allow up to 49,000 vehicles to enter Canada tariff-free.
Article | January 23, 2026
"Are we a Public Benefit Corporation?" Common Issues for Sports Organizations and Festivals
In this article, Benjamin Miller addresses two common questions he gets (typically from sports organizations or festivals) about whether sponsorships or in-kind contributions make an organization a public benefit corporation (PBC) under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA).
Legislative Update | January 20, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 12
Premier Ford and China EVs: Following Prime Minister Carney’s meeting with Chinese President Xi, Premier Ford has raised alarm bells about the impact cheap Chinese EVs would have on Ontario's auto sector. The Premier has called the deal, which would allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs to enter Canada tariff-free, as a lopsided deal.
Legislative Update | January 12, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 5
Premier Ford to Turn Over Personal Phone Records: The Ford government’s request for a judicial review of two IPC rulings on access to the Premier’s private phone logs was dismissed. In their decision, the judges wrote, “The conclusion that the Premier used his personal cellphone to conduct Cabinet Office matters is a finding of fact that attracts a high degree of deference.” The Premier’s office will be seeking leave to appeal the decision.
Article | October 08, 2025
Governance, Competition, and Control in the MLS Era: Barrie & District Association of Realtors v. ITSO, 2025 ONSC 3388
This Article examines Barrie & District Association of Realtors v. Information Technology Systems Ontario (2025 ONSC 3388), where the Ontario Superior Court upheld a not-for-profit’s authority to amend membership rules under the ONCA. The court dismissed BDAR’s challenge to ITSO’s by-law changes, finding they were valid, clear, and made in good faith to preserve ITSO’s independence. Justice Mathai emphasized judicial deference to internal governance decisions absent bad faith or procedural unfairness. The decision affirms that not-for-profits may adapt their governance structures to evolving needs, particularly in competitive, networked sectors like MLS systems, so long as changes are procedurally sound and aligned with corporate purpose.
Resource | October 01, 2025
2025 Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Update: Key Developments and Emerging Issues
Our popular annual program is back! Join our faculty as they provide expert insights and practical guidance on the latest developments and trends in charity and not-for-profit law from the past year.
Provincial | September 12, 2025
Queen's Park Day and Pre-Budget Consultation
The OBA will be holding a Queen's Park Day in Spring 2026 and will likely provide a submission on the annual pre-budget consultations, which typically occurs in early January. Sections are invited to provide section executive approved policy proposals for consideration by no later than December 8, 2025.
Provincial | June 04, 2025
What’s New: OBR Service Providers
Since the launch of Ontario Business Registry (OBR) system in October 2021, the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP), and the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) established a Working Group.
