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Resources, Articles, & Advocacy

Advocacy | October 03, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 29

Minimum Wage Bump: Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island all increased the minimum wage on October 1, 2025. Ontario’s minimum wage is the highest among the five provinces, now at $17.60-per-hour. British Colombia, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador each raised their minimum wage earlier this year. Alberta is the only province that has not increased its minimum wage, which sits at $15-per-hour, the lowest rate in Canada.

Resource | October 01, 2025

2025 Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Update: Key Developments and Emerging Issues

Our popular annual program is back! Join our faculty as they provide expert insights and practical guidance on the latest developments and trends in charity and not-for-profit law from the past year.

Article | September 30, 2025

Ten Challenges in Estate Planning: A Legal Practitioner’s Guide

Ten tips for lawyers to keep in mind when preparing an estate plan in order to avoid litigation, tax burdens, and family conflict.

Article | September 30, 2025

Opening of the Courts 2025 – Plans and Transformations

Read an update on the digital modernization of the Superior Court as summarized in Chief Justice Morawetz's remarks at the Opening of the Courts 2025.

Article | September 30, 2025

Summary of the First Brown Bag Lunch Meeting of the New Term

A round-up of topics discussed at the first Brown Bag Lunch meeting of the 2025/2026 OBA term.

Article | September 29, 2025

Summary of the Year-End Brown Bag Lunch Meeting

A round-up of the issues discussed at the final Brown Bag Lunch meeting of the 2024/2025 OBA term.

Resource | September 29, 2025

Insolvency Litigation Off the Commercial List: Procedure, Strategy & Advocacy

Join us for a focused and practical examination of the unique challenges and strategic considerations involved in conducting insolvency litigation off the Commercial List. Our panel will unpack key issues and procedural nuances that you need to navigate effectively.