Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | September 18, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 14
New Judicial Vacancies: There are currently several active priority vacancies in the Ontario Court of Justice, including Cornwall, Eliot Lake, Pembroke, Thunder Bay and Timmins. Candidates who wish to be considered for a judicial appointment are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Superior Court of Justice | September 01, 2026
Notice to the Public and Profession Regarding an Update to the Consolidated Practice Direction for the Central South Region
The Consolidated Practice Direction for the Central South Region effective on December 2, 2025, has been updated as of August 21, 2026.
Legislative Update | August 10, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of August 3
Provincial By-Elections: Premier Ford has called byelections in three Ontario ridings: Scarborough Southwest, York–Simcoe and Hamilton East–Stoney Creek. The voting day will be on Sept. 3.
Legislative Update | July 31, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of July 27
TABIA Joins OBA Pro Bono Portal: On July 29, the OBA welcomed the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) to our Pro Bono Portal to “connect the rising entrepreneurs behind emerging small businesses with pivotal pro bono legal support”. The initiative will provide lawyers with volunteer opportunities aligned with their practice areas, interests and availability.
Legislative Update | July 24, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of July 20
New Regional Senior Justice: Justice Marlyse Dumel has been appointed as a new regional senior justice to the Ontario Court of Justice in the East Region, effective September 25, 2026. In March 2017, Justice Dumel was appointed to the OCJ, presiding in Ottawa in both English and French. Between 2022 and 2026, she was the local administrative judge.
