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Trusts and Estates Law

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Resources, Articles, & Advocacy

Advocacy | November 25, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of November 17

Province Targets Child Support from Impaired Drivers: Building on recent measures passed in the Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024, the Ford government is developing new measures that would require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child's parent or guardian. Attorney General Doug Downey explained in a statement that, "our government is looking at practical solutions that can ease their [surviving children's] burden in the wake of such tragedies and provide financial stability for children who are left behind."

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.

Resource | November 12, 2025

Dinner with Experienced Estate Planners 2025

Join us for a unique and enriching evening with experienced practitioners. This intimate gathering offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with seasoned estate planners in a relaxed and conversational setting.

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.

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.

OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law

The OBA's Trusts & Estates Law Section is pleased to announce Clare Burns as the recipient of its 2025 OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law.