Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Advocacy | April 21, 2026
Improving Protection Orders
The OBA provides comments on the Law Commission of Ontario's consultation on improving protection orders. Topics include enhancements to accessing orders, providing evidence in proceedings, protection order conditions and duration, and enforcement.
Child & Family Services Review Board | April 16, 2026
CFSRB: Operational Update
The Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB) is introducing a more user-friendly way for applicants to fill out commonly used application forms
Legislative Update | April 10, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of April 6
To The Moon and Back: The Artemis II mission is returning to Earth and will splash down off the coast of San Diego Friday evening. Artemis II was the first journey to the moon in more than 50 years, and paves the way to a moon landing in the near future.
Advocacy | March 27, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 23
2026 Ontario Budget: On Thursday, the Ontario government released the 2026 Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario. Justice sector spending is projected at $7.3 billion in 2026-27, and the overall deficit for 2026-27 is $13.8 billion, up from the $7.8 billion figure in the 2025 budget. You can read more about the budget and view the full document here.
Advocacy | March 27, 2026
OBA Update - Budget 2026
Justice sector expense is projected to increase from $7.2 billion in 2024–25 to $7.4 billion in 2028–29. Investments in the sector support enhanced border security, the expansion and construction of new correctional institutions, and public safety,
Ontario Court of Justice | March 25, 2026
IDVC at OCJ-T effective April 2, 2026
Effective April 2, 2026, the Integrated Domestic Violence Court (IDVC) is moving from 311 Jarvis to OCJ-T and expanding its eligibility to all of Toronto.
Legislative Update | March 20, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 16
Pepper Spray: Ontario is calling on the Federal government to amend the Criminal Code to allow the use of pepper spray for self-defence. Currently, pepper spray designed for use on people is classified as a prohibited weapon.
Superior Court of Justice | March 17, 2026
Toronto Short Family Motions Mode of Appearance
Commencing April 2, 2026, short motions in family law cases at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto will be heard in person unless the court orders otherwise.
