Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | January 20, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 12
Premier Ford and China EVs: Following Prime Minister Carney’s meeting with Chinese President Xi, Premier Ford has raised alarm bells about the impact cheap Chinese EVs would have on Ontario's auto sector. The Premier has called the deal, which would allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs to enter Canada tariff-free, as a lopsided deal.
Legislative Update | January 12, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 5
Premier Ford to Turn Over Personal Phone Records: The Ford government’s request for a judicial review of two IPC rulings on access to the Premier’s private phone logs was dismissed. In their decision, the judges wrote, “The conclusion that the Premier used his personal cellphone to conduct Cabinet Office matters is a finding of fact that attracts a high degree of deference.” The Premier’s office will be seeking leave to appeal the decision.
Central East | December 11, 2025
January 2026 Civil Trial List - Central East Region
The January 2026 Central East Civil Blitz Trial List has been released. This list details the matters that may be called during the upcoming civil trial sittings, scheduled to commence on January 5, 2026, and continue for three weeks.
Article | November 16, 2025
Old Cargo in New Vessels: A Simple Guide to Smart Contracts
Smart contracts are poised to reshape the way many businesses negotiate, store, and execute their agreements. In 2024, smart contracts – which store and execute agreements on a Blockchain – made up USD $2.02 billion in global transactional value, with projections forecasting that figure to reach USD $815.86 billion by 2034. In light of this rapid growth, this article looks to explore the ‘what, why, and how’ of smart contracts from the practitioner’s point of view, preparing them for a new frontier in commercial law by providing a list of best practices to adopt.
Business Law | November 10, 2025
FRSA – Seeking Consumer Advisory Panel Members
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is looking for new members to join its Consumer Advisory Panel. As a Panel member, you can help protect consumers and shape the future of financial services in Ontario. Members perspectives are considered when the regulator is developing policies or considering initiatives or decisions that could impact consumers.
Article | November 06, 2025
Budget 2025’s Focus on Innovation and What It Means for Business Lawyers
The article analyzes how Budget 2025 aims to promote innovation in Canada, and presents a growth opportunity for business lawyers in the space.
Business Law | November 03, 2025
Ontario Business Registry (OBR) - Maintaining Up-To-Date Entity Information
Information on the importance of maintaining up-to-date entity information in the OBR and how intermediaries can support their clients in meeting compliance obligations under Ontario’s business law statutes.
Article | September 23, 2025
M&A Meets Privacy Law: A Guide to Compliance and Risk Mitigation
This article explores the current legal and regulatory landscape and addresses key considerations regarding privacy and data security in the context of M&A, highlighting the importance of due diligence, legal considerations, and best practices for Canadian lawyers and businesses – both pre- and post-closing. The importance of promptly addressing identified risks to ensure compliance and safeguard the business is also considered.
