Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | June 15, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 8
FIFA Commences: The biggest FIFA World Cup in history has officially started – jointly hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Friday will mark Canada’s first-ever men’s World Cup match on home soil as the team takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The World Cup runs until July 19, including six games in Toronto and seven games in Vancouver.
Legislative Update | June 05, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 1
Ontario Legislature Rises for 21-week Break: The Ford government ended its spring session two days early and has started an extended 21-week break. Government House Leader Steve Clark shared that politicians won’t return to Queen’s Park until Oct. 27 as returning earlier could “interfere” with local mayoral races around the province.
Article | June 03, 2026
Why Where You Post Legal Career Opportunities Matters More Than Ever
In hiring lawyers, context, credibility, and connection can shape better outcomes for employers and candidates alike.
Advocacy | May 29, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 25
Civil Rules Review Update: Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz released a statement on the changes intended to be advanced in 2026.
Article | May 29, 2026
What’s New in Pension and Benefits – Summer 2026
Amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 passed in 2021, and supporting amendments under the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985, will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Act amendments will permit the administrator of a terminated federally regulated pension plan to transfer to the Bank of Canada assets (including a portion of any plan surplus) relating to the pension benefit credit of unlocated members. The Bank of Canada will then administer the pension assets of those members as the designated entity under the Act. Read about this and other legislative, regulatory and caselaw updates in the summer issue of 'What's New in Pension and Benefits'.
