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Legislative Update | June 15, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 8
FIFA Commences: The biggest FIFA World Cup in history has officially started – jointly hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Friday will mark Canada’s first-ever men’s World Cup match on home soil as the team takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The World Cup runs until July 19, including six games in Toronto and seven games in Vancouver.
Ontario Court of Justice | June 08, 2026
Digital Information and Repository – Provincewide Rollout
The Ministry of the Attorney General, in partnership with the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ), will be expanding the Digital Information and Repository (DIR) solution provincewide in fall 2026. The DIR is currently being used in the Toronto, Northeast and Northwest Regions
Legislative Update | June 05, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 1
Ontario Legislature Rises for 21-week Break: The Ford government ended its spring session two days early and has started an extended 21-week break. Government House Leader Steve Clark shared that politicians won’t return to Queen’s Park until Oct. 27 as returning earlier could “interfere” with local mayoral races around the province.
Court of Appeal for Ontario | June 04, 2026
Court of Appeal - Amendments to the Criminal Practice Direction
On June 3, 2026, the Court of Appeal released two amendments to the Criminal Practice Direction
Article | June 03, 2026
Why Where You Post Legal Career Opportunities Matters More Than Ever
In hiring lawyers, context, credibility, and connection can shape better outcomes for employers and candidates alike.
