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Legislative Update | March 13, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 9
Jets at Billy Bishop: Premier Ford has suggested that the province may expropriate Toronto’s share of the airport lands if officials block the expansion plans. The federal government did not specifically endorse the plan, but suggested it was open to examining future expansion.
Ontario Court of Justice | March 13, 2026
TRBC Courtroom Changes
Effective April 7, 2026, the following courtroom changes will come into effect at the TRBC.
- 102 court will now address all 51 (53,55) Division new and returning bail matters - K-Z (last names)
- 106 court will become the female bail court
Ontario Court of Justice | March 13, 2026
Launch of New Defence Counsel Sign Up Form for 200 Series Case Management Courts
The OCJ has announced the launch of the new Defence Counsel Sign‑Up Form for the 200‑series Case Management Courts at OCJ-T. This tool has been designed to streamline scheduling, support duty counsel, and improve coordination across in‑custody and out‑of‑custody matters.
Legislative Update | March 06, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 2
International Francophonie Day: On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 to 7 p.m. the Law Society of Ontario, l’Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO) and the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) are hosting International Francophonie Day | Ontario Bar Association.”
Advocacy | February 27, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 23
OBR Ontario Business Account: On February 23, 2026, the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement launched the Ontario Business Account. If you are an intermediary using the Ontario Business Account, the ministry recommends transferring your account to the OBR Partner Portal, which is designed to help intermediaries manage client accounts efficiently.
