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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.
Advocacy | December 02, 2025
Proposals to Make Restraining Orders More Accessible and to Streamline Enforcement of Restraining Orders Made Outside Ontario
The OBA provides comments and recommendations to the Ministry of the Attorney General regarding proposals to allow individuals to apply for restraining orders on behalf of at-risk persons, and for potential new legislation to streamline the enforcement of restraining orders made in other provinces and territories.
Article | November 19, 2025
When is a Young Person "At Trial" Under the YCJA?
In a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Justice, R. v. X.C., 2025 ONCJ 366, Justice Jones provides important clarification as to how this provision of the YCJA should be interpreted. Specifically, Justice Jones contends with the definition of “at trial.” At the heart of Justice Jones’ analysis is the conclusion that a young person is “at trial” from the moment they have indicated they want to contest their charges.
Submission | October 28, 2025
Proposed Amendments to O. Reg 155/18: Publication of Child Protection Experiences
The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) provides comments on proposed regulations that would operationalize recent amendments to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA), regarding the publication of information that would identify individuals as having been the subject of child protection proceedings.
