Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Central East | June 03, 2025
Ministry of Attorney General- Notice to the Profession Restructuring Case Management at the Durham Region Crown Attorney’s Office
Effective June 30, 2025, the Durham Region Crown Attorney’s Office case management teams will maintain their current structure, but will transition and be organized alphabetically, based on the defendant’s surname.
Advocacy | May 30, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 26
Legislative Update | May 26, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 19
Toronto Passes Controversial 'Bubble Zone' Protest Bylaw: Toronto councillors have passed a bylaw aimed at restricting protests around places of worship, daycares and schools in the city. The bylaw – slated to come into effect on July 2 – allows schools, childcare centres and places of worship to request the city restrict protest within a 50-metre radius around their properties.
Ontario Court of Justice | May 21, 2025
Ontario Court of Justice- Province-wide expansion of the 12-Week Adjournment Practice Direction, effective June 2, 2025
As of June 2, 2025 the 12-Week Adjournment from First Appearance in Criminal Case Management Court for Counsel Matters will be expanding province-wide.
Article | May 16, 2025
Bridging the Justice Gap: How Marginalized Communities Can Navigate the Criminal Justice System
This article explores practical ways to improve access to the criminal justice system for marginalized communities in Canada. It highlights key support systems such as Legal Aid, pro bono clinics, court workers, and legal education tools, emphasizing the shared role of law students, lawyers, and institutions in closing the justice gap.
