Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | January 23, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 19
EV Boycott: Premier Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made EVs following a deal between Canada and China to allow up to 49,000 vehicles to enter Canada tariff-free.
Legislative Update | January 20, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 12
Premier Ford and China EVs: Following Prime Minister Carney’s meeting with Chinese President Xi, Premier Ford has raised alarm bells about the impact cheap Chinese EVs would have on Ontario's auto sector. The Premier has called the deal, which would allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs to enter Canada tariff-free, as a lopsided deal.
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.
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?
Superior Court of Justice | December 03, 2025
Practice Directions on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Proceedings
New Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice directions have been posted for both civil and family law proceedings. The practice directions provide guidance on the responsible use of AI in court proceedings and aim to promote transparency, accuracy, and accountability in the use of AI tools.
