Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | March 06, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 2
International Francophonie Day: On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 to 7 p.m. the Law Society of Ontario, l’Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO) and the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) are hosting International Francophonie Day | Ontario Bar Association.”
Advocacy | February 27, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 23
OBR Ontario Business Account: On February 23, 2026, the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement launched the Ontario Business Account. If you are an intermediary using the Ontario Business Account, the ministry recommends transferring your account to the OBR Partner Portal, which is designed to help intermediaries manage client accounts efficiently.
Advocacy | February 20, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 16
OBR ServiceOntario Account Upgrade Coming Soon: The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has announced that the ServiceOntario Account for businesses is becoming the Ontario Business Account on February 23, 2026. The Ministry recommends transferring accounts to the OBR Partner Portal, which is designed to help intermediaries manage client accounts efficiently.
| February 13, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 9
Olympic Winter Games: The 2026 Winter Olympic games are underway with a relatively slow start for Canada. Canada is currently #15 in terms of total medals, with zero golds, 3 silvers, and 4 bronze medals. The top three countries by medal count are currently Norway and Italy tied at 18 medals, with the U.S. in third with 14 medals.
Article | February 13, 2026
New Virtual Trial Scheduling Counter at OCJ Toronto
As of January 26, 2026, trial dates at the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto can no longer be scheduled by email. There are now three methods to set dates at OCJ-T: 1) at a Virtual Counter via Zoom (no appointment needed). 2) at the physical counter located at 10 Armoury Street (no appointment needed), and 3) via appointment through a Trial Scheduling Meeting.
