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Resources, Articles, & Advocacy

Advocacy | May 29, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 25

Civil Rules Review Update: Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz released a statement on the changes intended to be advanced in 2026.

Ontario Court of Justice | May 28, 2026

OCJ Amended Jordan-Compliant Trial Scheduling Practice Direction

The Ontario Court of Justice Practice Direction: Jordan-Compliant Trial Scheduling is being amended to include a new "Part III". This Part states that criminal matters shall have no more than 3 appearances in case management court, and applies to Informations sworn June 1, 2026 or later. This does not apply to individuals in custody, youth, or matters participating in a specialized court.

Legislative Update | May 25, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 18

Island Airport Cost: The Toronto Port Authority has said that the proposed Billy Bishop airport expansion would cost up to $5 billion dollars to complete. Ontario is proposed to take over Toronto’s role in the tripartite agreement that governs the land and has stated that the Federal government supports the expansion.

Legislative Update | May 15, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 11

Ontario Courts Virtual Training Sessions:  The Ontario Courts Digital Transformation Team is offering ongoing virtual training opportunities for members of the legal community on the Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP), beginning May 19, 2026, and running through September 2026.

Ontario Court of Justice | May 14, 2026

OCJT Fifth Plea Court – Courtroom 805 – Self-represented, Duty Counsel and Assist Plea Court

Given the volume of matters in the plea courts, effective June 1, 2026, a fifth Plea Court will begin operating in Courtroom 805 with all self-represented persons and duty counsel matters heard in 805 court.