Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Advocacy | February 20, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 16
OBR ServiceOntario Account Upgrade Coming Soon: The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has announced that the ServiceOntario Account for businesses is becoming the Ontario Business Account on February 23, 2026. The Ministry recommends transferring accounts to the OBR Partner Portal, which is designed to help intermediaries manage client accounts efficiently.
| February 13, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 9
Olympic Winter Games: The 2026 Winter Olympic games are underway with a relatively slow start for Canada. Canada is currently #15 in terms of total medals, with zero golds, 3 silvers, and 4 bronze medals. The top three countries by medal count are currently Norway and Italy tied at 18 medals, with the U.S. in third with 14 medals.
Legislative Update | January 30, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 26
Eglinton LRT: The long-awaited and overbudget Eglinton LRT is targeting a February 8, 2026 launch date. More than 15 years since construction began, and six years since it was originally slated to open, the 19-kilometre, 25-station line will run between Kennedy Station and Mount Dennis.
Article | January 28, 2026
2025 Energy Regulatory Year in Review
Ontario energy policy and regulation in 2025 was dominated by two things: the response to the trade war initiated by the United States, and the release of the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP), Energy for Generations. In response to the economic uncertainty and tariff impacts, both the Federal Government and the Ontario Government put in place faster approval frameworks for major energy and infrastructure projects to support investment and broader economic objectives. The IEP, in turn, sets out the province’s longer-term direction for planning for demand growth, procuring new supply, and aligning electricity, fuels, and emerging resources. Its influence can be seen across nearly every theme that follows in this Year in Review.
Legislative Update | January 23, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 19
EV Boycott: Premier Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made EVs following a deal between Canada and China to allow up to 49,000 vehicles to enter Canada tariff-free.
