Education Law

From programming and advocacy to peer recognition and relevant resources, OBA Section membership connects you with education, engagement and leadership opportunities to propel you to the forefront of your area of practice.

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Resources, Articles, & Advocacy

Advocacy | July 07, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 30

New Regional Senior Justice Appointed to the OCJ: Justice Anthony Frederick Leitch has been appointed regional senior justice for the Central West Region of the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ), effective September 1. He had been the acting senior judge in the region since 2023.

Submission | July 07, 2025

Bill 33 - Education Act

The OBA provides comments and recommendations on proposed amendments to the Education Act, including consultation requirements, school board discretion regarding collaboration with local police services, and the ability of a board member to apply to the Divisional Court to revoke certain orders.

Provincial | June 17, 2025

Provincial Government- Proposal for amending the Education Act related to school board accountability, transparency, safety and rights

The Ministry of Education (EDU) is proposing changes to the Education Act.

Advocacy | June 11, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 9

Legislative Update | June 06, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 2

Ford Government Passes Mining Legislation: Bill 5, or the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, passed third reading this week and has been granted royal assent by the lieutenant governor. The legislation will create so-called special economic zones where laws, ranging from municipal approvals to environmental rules or even labour law, won’t apply. At Queen’s Park on Wednesday, cries of protest rang out from the galleries inside the legislature as MPPs voted. Indigenous leaders have vowed to keep fighting against the legislation.

Programs & Events

New programs and events are added daily. Check back soon to see what this section has to offer throughout the year.