Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | July 03, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 29
Tenant A/C Rules: An Ontario law came into effect this week explicitly allowing tenants to install window air conditioning units and portable units.
Legislative Update | June 26, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 22
Supreme Court Appointment: Prime Minister Carney announced the nomination of Chief Justice Glenn Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, praising his career as Chief Justice of Manitoba's Court of King's Bench and noting that he has "demonstrated the integrity, experience, and sound judgment that service on our highest court demands."
Article | June 22, 2026
CBA Child Rights Toolkit: Emerging themes from the 2026 update
Contributions from the child and youth law, research and advocacy community across Canada are helping the CBA Child and Youth Law Section ensure the Child Rights Toolkit is responsive to emerging technologies, attentive to children with intersecting marginalized identities, and focused on making children’s rights real in Canada.
Article | June 22, 2026
Ahluwalia from a Children’s Rights Perspective
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recognised a new tort of intimate partner violence in its long-anticipated decision of May 15, 2026, Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16. However, the SCC confined the application of the new tort to an intimate partner relationship. What does this mean for other family members who experience family violence, such as children?
Legislative Update | June 19, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 15
New LSO Treasurer: The OBA congratulates Shalini Konanur, who was elected on June 17 as the Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario for the 2026-27 term. She will take office at the June 25 Convocation. As Treasurer, Ms. Konanur is committed to advancing access to justice and removing barriers for the public and the professions.
