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Legislative Update | January 12, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 5
Premier Ford to Turn Over Personal Phone Records: The Ford government’s request for a judicial review of two IPC rulings on access to the Premier’s private phone logs was dismissed. In their decision, the judges wrote, “The conclusion that the Premier used his personal cellphone to conduct Cabinet Office matters is a finding of fact that attracts a high degree of deference.” The Premier’s office will be seeking leave to appeal the decision.
Article | January 09, 2026
Putting Child Safety at the Centre: Bill C‑223 and the Next Phase of Divorce Act Reform
Since the last amendments to the Divorce Act came into effect in March 2021, family law in Canada has continued to evolve in response to family violence. Those amendments expanded the definition of family violence, addressed its impact on children, and updated relocation provisions, including the ability to waive notice in cases of violence. Nearly five years later, Bill C-223 (Keeping Children Safe Act) builds on these reforms by strengthening protections for children and survivors, emphasizing risk assessment, child‑focused decision‑making, and a trauma‑informed approach in family law proceedings.
Superior Court of Justice | December 22, 2025
Notice to the Public and Profession Regarding and Update to the Consolidated Practice Direction for the Central South Region
The Consolidated Practice Direction for the Central South Region effective on June 30, 2025, has been updated as of December 2, 2025.
Legislative Update | December 19, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of December 15
CRR Final Report Released: The Civil Rule Review (CRR) Working Group's Final Policy Report, is now available online. The 200+ page document proposes a broad range of reforms across core areas of the civil litigation process to help reduce delays and costs and increase access to the civil justice system for Ontario litigants.
Advocacy | December 12, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of December 8
Central East Civil Trial List: The January 2026 Central East Civil Blitz Trial List has been released. This list details the matters that may be called during the upcoming civil trial sittings, scheduled to commence on January 5, 2026, and continue for three weeks.
Superior Court of Justice | December 11, 2025
SCJ Practice Directions on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Proceedings
Article | December 10, 2025
Domestic Violence in Canadian Families: We Can Do Better – But Not This Way
I have been thinking about domestic violence and asking myself this question: As a society, are we making any progress in dealing with this plague?
Advocacy | December 08, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of December 1
EQAO Review: The Ontario government is appointing advisors to review the province’s approach to standardized testing, following the release of data that showed only 51% of Grade 6 students and 59% of Grade 9 students met the provincial standard in math.
