Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | June 05, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 1
Ontario Legislature Rises for 21-week Break: The Ford government ended its spring session two days early and has started an extended 21-week break. Government House Leader Steve Clark shared that politicians won’t return to Queen’s Park until Oct. 27 as returning earlier could “interfere” with local mayoral races around the province.
Article | June 03, 2026
Why Where You Post Legal Career Opportunities Matters More Than Ever
In hiring lawyers, context, credibility, and connection can shape better outcomes for employers and candidates alike.
Advocacy | May 29, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 25
Civil Rules Review Update: Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz released a statement on the changes intended to be advanced in 2026.
Legislative Update | May 25, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 18
Island Airport Cost: The Toronto Port Authority has said that the proposed Billy Bishop airport expansion would cost up to $5 billion dollars to complete. Ontario is proposed to take over Toronto’s role in the tripartite agreement that governs the land and has stated that the Federal government supports the expansion.
Legislative Update | May 15, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 11
Ontario Courts Virtual Training Sessions: The Ontario Courts Digital Transformation Team is offering ongoing virtual training opportunities for members of the legal community on the Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP), beginning May 19, 2026, and running through September 2026.
Media Release | May 11, 2026
Ontario Justice Centres Honoured with OBA President’s Award for Transforming Access to Justice
Ontario Bar Association President, Katy Commisso, is recognizing Ontario’s Justice Centres with the association’s annual OBA President’s Award.
Award | April 22, 2026
From Paper Files to Digital Trust: Canada's Privacy Act May Be Getting a 21st Century Makeover
Canada has launched a modernization review of the federal Privacy Act, led by the Treasury Board via a public consultation and discussion paper. The review seeks input on improving services, strengthening digital-age privacy protections, and updating oversight—covering themes like accountability, safeguards, and a stronger compliance regime. Consultations run until July 10, 2026, with findings expected in the winter 2026–27.
Article | April 14, 2026
Empowering the Consumer: The Rise of Consumer-Driven Banking in Canada
Canada is advancing toward implementing a consumer-driven banking framework, also known as open banking, which aims to empower consumers and small businesses by allowing secure sharing of financial data with authorized entities via APIs, eliminating the need for risky screen scraping methods. Article summarizes historical development, recent progress in CDBA and outlines what consumers can expect in 2026 and 2027.
