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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 | November 10, 2025

How Adjudicators Can Handle AI Submissions That Include Hallucinations

Discussion of recent BC Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal decision on how to handle AI submissions that include legal citation hallucinations and takeaways for adjudicators.

Provincial | September 12, 2025

Queen's Park Day and Pre-Budget Consultation

The OBA will be holding a Queen's Park Day in Spring 2026 and will likely provide a submission on the annual pre-budget consultations, which typically occurs in early January. Sections are invited to provide section executive approved policy proposals for consideration by no later than December 8, 2025.

License Appeal Tribunal | June 04, 2025

License Appeal Tribunal – Revised Adjournment Request Form

Effective June 16, 2025, the LAT will implement a revised Request for an Adjournment Form to ensure it has the information and documentation needed to consider and respond to requests for an adjournment in a fair and timely manner.