Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
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.
Legislative Update | March 13, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 9
Jets at Billy Bishop: Premier Ford has suggested that the province may expropriate Toronto’s share of the airport lands if officials block the expansion plans. The federal government did not specifically endorse the plan, but suggested it was open to examining future expansion.
Advocacy | February 27, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 23
OBR Ontario Business Account: On February 23, 2026, the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement launched the Ontario Business Account. If you are an intermediary using the Ontario Business Account, the ministry recommends transferring your account to the OBR Partner Portal, which is designed to help intermediaries manage client accounts efficiently.
| February 13, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 9
Olympic Winter Games: The 2026 Winter Olympic games are underway with a relatively slow start for Canada. Canada is currently #15 in terms of total medals, with zero golds, 3 silvers, and 4 bronze medals. The top three countries by medal count are currently Norway and Italy tied at 18 medals, with the U.S. in third with 14 medals.
Article | January 11, 2026
Overview Summary: From Risk to Resilience: Cybersecurity for Legal Practices
From Risk to Resilience: Cybersecurity for Legal Practices provides a practical and comprehensive cybersecurity framework for solo practitioners and small law firms. It explains why legal practices are prime targets for cybercrime and outlines common and emerging threats, including phishing, ransomware, business email compromise, and AI-enabled attacks. The report emphasizes compliance with Law Society of Ontario obligations and PIPEDA, highlights high-risk practice areas, and sets out actionable daily security measures. It includes a clear incident response plan for the first 60 minutes following a breach and offers guidance on engaging cybersecurity professionals and selecting cyber insurance. Overall, the report frames cybersecurity as an essential component of competent, ethical, and resilient legal practice.
