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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.
Advocacy | December 08, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of December 1
EQAO Review: The Ontario government is appointing advisors to review the province’s approach to standardized testing, following the release of data that showed only 51% of Grade 6 students and 59% of Grade 9 students met the provincial standard in math.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
