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Resources, Articles, & Advocacy

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.

Resource | February 27, 2026

Pension Plan Surplus: Recent Trends and Key Legal Issues

Defined benefit plans across Canada have been performing well in recent years, with approximately 90% now fully funded on a solvency basis and many having surpluses.

Resource | February 24, 2026

Managing Risk in Emerging Technologies in Healthcare Organizations

Resource | February 23, 2026

Annual Update on Contract Drafting

The OBA In-House Lawyers section is pleased to partner with Loopstra Nixon LLP to provide practical advice on how to approach drafting some of the most common (and trickiest) contract clauses that in-house counsel routinely tackle.

Advocacy | February 20, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 16

OBR ServiceOntario Account Upgrade Coming Soon: The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has announced that the ServiceOntario Account for businesses is becoming the Ontario Business Account on February 23, 2026. The Ministry recommends transferring accounts to the OBR Partner Portal, which is designed to help intermediaries manage client accounts efficiently.

Resource | February 20, 2026

Cybersecurity for Your Law Practice

Lawyers hold vast amounts of sensitive client data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. Join us for this valuable session, specifically tailored to sole practitioners and small firms, to ensure you are equipped to effectively secure your practice, and know how to respond in the event of a cyber breach.

Resource | February 19, 2026

Accommodating Students with Disabilities: Legal and Practical Perspectives

The Education Law Section invites you to an in-depth panel discussion on accommodating students with disabilities across all levels of education, from kindergarten through to post-secondary institutions.