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Advocacy | November 14, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of November 10
Ontario Fall Economic Statement: The Ontario government tabled their Fall Economic Statement on Thursday providing updates on their plan to "Protect Ontario". The projected deficit is down by $1.1 billion compared to the projections in the 2025 budget, while the unemployment rate is expected to rise by 1%, to 7.8%. The government still plans to balance the books by 2027-28.
Legislative Update | November 07, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of November 3
Ontario Fall Economic Statement: The Ontario government tabled their Fall Economic Statement on Thursday providing updates on their plan to "Protect Ontario". The projected deficit is down by $1.1 billion compared to the projections in the 2025 budget, while the unemployment rate is expected to rise by 1%, to 7.8%. The government still plans to balance the books by 2027-28.
Article | November 04, 2025
Enhancing your In-House Legal Practice by Leveraging Technology: It isn’t all about AI
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated the news and is frequently used as an umbrella term encompassing a wide array of technologies, many of which predate modern AI. In its true sense, AI refers to systems that are designed to mimic human intelligence, including learning, comprehension and problem solving. However, not all technologies currently being promoted under the AI designation meet this definition. While AI is expected to have sweeping and transformative effects across numerous professions, including the legal sector - it is important to remember that all types of technologies can create opportunities and risks. Within this context, in-house counsel are increasingly adopting new technological solutions to streamline their workflows and enhance efficiency to add value to their organizations. From contract management to governance, incorporating technology into daily practice is reshaping how in-house legal teams operate within the business. This article highlights several practical ways in-house counsel can leverage technologies apart from AI to optimize their functions.
Advocacy | October 28, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of October 20
Ford v Trump: President Trump announced plans to halt trade negotiations with Canada over Premier Ford’s anti-tariff ad campaign in the U.S. Earlier this month, Ontario launched a $75 million ad campaign in the U.S. using former President Reagan’s own words discussing the negative impacts of tariffs.
Resource | October 17, 2025
Insurance Essentials for In-House Counsel: Understanding Policies, Coverage, and Claims
Insurance is a critical but often misunderstood aspect of corporate risk management. Understanding how insurance policies work, and how to navigate claims is essential to protecting an organization.
