Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Article | June 02, 2026
You May Be Ready for Mediation, But Make Sure Your Client Is Too
Successful mediation outcomes depend on more than legal preparation - they require clients who are emotionally ready and engaged in the process. In this article, mediator Stuart Rudner shares practical guidance on how counsel can bridge the gap between being prepared on paper and being prepared at the mediation table.
Article | June 02, 2026
Tailoring a Tort: Minding the Gap
In Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) customised a new tort of intimate partner violence (IPV) in response to what it described as the “pernicious social ill” of coercive control in intimate relationships. In doing so, the SCC granted family law litigants and survivors of IPV a powerful civil remedy; and practitioners, a comprehensive and structured primer on the advent of novel torts, marking a first in Canadian law. Although this decision arose in a family law dispute, it is expected to shape the development of tort law well beyond the confines of family law, making it an essential read for all civil litigators. This article focuses on the SCC’s preion governing the evolution of new torts.
Article | June 02, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (May 25 – May 29)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 25, 2026.
Article | June 01, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (May 11-May 15)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 11, 2026.
Advocacy | May 29, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 25
Civil Rules Review Update: Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz released a statement on the changes intended to be advanced in 2026.
Superior Court of Justice | May 28, 2026
Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz Statement on Civil Rules Review
In 2026 the Attorney General’s office will be moving forward with a series of practical improvements aimed at addressing barriers that contribute to delay, complexity, and cost. The bar will be provided with advance notice of any approved amendments prior to their coming into force.
Legislative Update | May 25, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 18
Island Airport Cost: The Toronto Port Authority has said that the proposed Billy Bishop airport expansion would cost up to $5 billion dollars to complete. Ontario is proposed to take over Toronto’s role in the tripartite agreement that governs the land and has stated that the Federal government supports the expansion.
Legislative Update | May 15, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 11
Ontario Courts Virtual Training Sessions: The Ontario Courts Digital Transformation Team is offering ongoing virtual training opportunities for members of the legal community on the Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP), beginning May 19, 2026, and running through September 2026.
Central East | May 13, 2026
Scheduling Short Civil Motions - Central East
Effective immediately, the Central East Region Practice Direction has been amended to remove the requirement for mandatory civil conferencing.
Ontario Court of Justice | May 13, 2026
Ontario Courts Public Portal Virtual Training Sessions – May to September 2026
The Ontario Courts Digital Transformation Team is offering ongoing virtual training opportunities for members of the legal community on the Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP), beginning May 19, 2026, and running through September 2026. A new registration form will be provided for fall sessions in late summer.
