Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
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.
Article | August 28, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (August 24 - August 28)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of August 24, 2026. It was a light week.
Article | August 24, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (August 17 – August 21)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of August 17, 2026.
Civil Litigation | August 18, 2026
Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure (O. Reg. 275/26)
On August 12, 2026, Ontario Regulation 275/26 was filed to amend the Rules of Civil Procedure to require parties and expert witnesses to certify the accuracy of quotations used in their factums and expert reports, respectively, and to update or clarify various appeal procedures.
Article | August 11, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (August 3 – August 7)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of August 3 to 7, 2026.
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.
Central East | August 06, 2026
Central East Region – September 2026 Civil Trial Sittings
Please click the following link for the September 2026 Civil Blitz Trial List.
Article | August 02, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (July 27 – July 31)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of July 27, 2026.
Article | July 25, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (July 20 – July 24)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of July 20, 2026.
