Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | September 05, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 1
Province Promotes Labour Mobility Changes: On Labour Day, the Ontario government touted the breaking down of interprovincial barriers for professions such as architects, engineers, geoscientists, land surveyors, electricians and more.
Legislative Update | September 02, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of August 25
Government Rejects Most Amendments to Municipal Accountability Bill: The governing PCs voted down major proposed amendments to Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, despite support for those changes from municipal leaders and other stakeholders during a summer-long consultation process across Ontario. One of the most significant proposals, brought forward by NDP MPP Jeff Burch, would have allowed a judge to make the final decision on whether to remove a municipal councillor from office following serious misconduct. The government defended its decision, with PC MPP Matthew Rae stating that allowing a judge to vacate an elected official’s seat would be unprecedented in Canadian history.
Legislative Update | August 27, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of August 18
Pipeline Corridor Faces Pushback Over Lack of Indigenous Consultation: A group representing seven First Nations in northern Ontario says the province's push for a cross-country pipeline is moving ahead without their voices and is in conflict with federally funded conservation work already underway. If approved, the East-West Canadian Energy Corridor would carry oil and gas from Alberta to refineries in southern Ontario. The premier has said the corridor would bring thousands of jobs and attract global investment.
Article | August 27, 2025
Heritage Properties
In Ontario, heritage properties are governed by the Ontario Heritage Act (the “Act”). Several factors influence whether a property can be given heritage status, including: the age of the property, historical significance, architectural designs, cultural value, and ownership.
Article | August 25, 2025
Court of Appeal Summaries (August 11 – August 15)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of August 11, 2025.
Article | August 20, 2025
What is the Difference between a Litigation Guardian and Section 3 Counsel?
In litigation involving parties who are incapable, or where their capacity is in issue, it is important to ensure that the rights of such vulnerable parties are protected, and their wishes and dignity upheld. Litigation guardians and section 3 counsel under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 both serve similar purposes in this regard, but with different roles. In this article, Rebecca Kennedy discusses the differences in what each role requires or allows, and when the appointment of section 3 counsel or a litigation may be appropriate.
Article | August 15, 2025
Court of Appeal Summaries (August 4 – August 8)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of August 4, 2025.
