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Resources, Articles, & Advocacy

News | July 07, 2026

AI is Reshaping Legal Practice. Are You Ready?

Why Ontario lawyers are marking August 18 on their calendars.

Article | July 03, 2026

Court of Appeal Summaries (June 22-June 26)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of June 22, 2026.

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."

Article | June 23, 2026

Court of Appeal Summaries (June 15 – June 19)

Please find below our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for the week of June 15, 2026.

Article | June 23, 2026

Court of Appeal Summaries (June 8 – June 12)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of June 8, 2026.

Court of Appeal for Ontario | June 22, 2026

Ontario Court of Appeal Portal Feedback

The Ontario Court of Appeal Public Portal has recently launched a new online public portal for parties and legal representatives

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.