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At the OBA, we advocate for issues that matter to our members. We promote your interests and protect the legal profession’s core values, bringing lawyers’ perspectives to the public debate.

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LegUp

Looking for news out of Queen's Park, updates on Ontario legislation and regulations that impact your practice, info on OBA policy submissions and key advocacy initiatives, or opportunities to sit on boards, courts or tribunals? You'll find it all and more in OBA's weekly LegUp.

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Sector Updates

The OBA is your source for the up-to-date justice-sector information you need from the courts, tribunals, regulator and government, including practice directions, rules updates, key deadlines, and judicial appointments.

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Submissions allow OBA members to advocate on issues and shape laws. Browse our submissions to government, the Law Society of Ontario and others on important issues. 

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