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Legislative Update | September 25, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 21

Starlink Costs:  Ontario’s new Treasury Board President, Kinga Surma, declined to disclose how much the Ford government spent cancelling its $100 million agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service. When asked, Surma said, “the decision remained with the taxpayer, that was a big component of our election and the people voted to cancel the contract,” explaining that the government will “continue to move forward with [their] broadband strategy.”

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.

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. 

News | July 07, 2026

AI is Reshaping Legal Practice. Are You Ready?

Why Ontario lawyers are marking August 18 on their calendars.

Ontario Court of Justice | July 06, 2026

OCJ Expanded Surety Declaration Provincial Protocol

The Ontario Court of Justice is rolling out the “Expanded Surety Declaration” across Ontario starting from July 1, 2026.