Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | October 30, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of October 26
Sault Courthouse Upgrades: The Ontario government is investing $4.3 million in security upgrades at the Sault Ste. Marie courthouse, including enhancements to holding cells, the duress system, and surveillance infrastructure. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2027.
News | October 29, 2026
National Criminal Justice Conference Comes to Toronto
The CBA's Criminal Justice Law Conference makes its Toronto debut this December 12.
Law Reform | October 26, 2026
Law Commission of Ontario - Criminal AI Final Report and Recommendations
The Law Commission of Ontario has released its final report on AI in criminal justice, a first-in-Canada analysis of the uses, benefits, and risks of AI systems across the criminal justice system.
Legislative Update | October 26, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of October 19
OCJ Practice Direction: Effective January 1, 2027, all page limits and permissible attachments at the Ontario Court of Justice family and child protection matters are to follow the new guidelines in the Practice Direction, subject to judicial discretion on a case-by-case basis.
News | October 23, 2026
Nominate a deserving colleague for an OBA Award
Each year, the Ontario Bar Association honours individuals and organizations whose leadership, service and accomplishments have made a meaningful and lasting impact on our profession, our association and the broader justice community. These awards shine a light on the people who go above and beyond to strengthen the legal profession, advance access to justice, support their colleagues and build a better justice system.
