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Trusts and Estates Law

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Resources, Articles, & Advocacy

Advocacy | November 14, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of November 10

Ontario Fall Economic Statement: The Ontario government tabled their Fall Economic Statement on Thursday providing updates on their plan to "Protect Ontario". The projected deficit is down by $1.1 billion compared to the projections in the 2025 budget, while the unemployment rate is expected to rise by 1%, to 7.8%. The government still plans to balance the books by 2027-28.

Legislative Update | November 07, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of November 3

Ontario Fall Economic Statement: The Ontario government tabled their Fall Economic Statement on Thursday providing updates on their plan to "Protect Ontario". The projected deficit is down by $1.1 billion compared to the projections in the 2025 budget, while the unemployment rate is expected to rise by 1%, to 7.8%. The government still plans to balance the books by 2027-28.

Advocacy | October 28, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of October 20

Ford v Trump: President Trump announced plans to halt trade negotiations with Canada over Premier Ford’s anti-tariff ad campaign in the U.S. Earlier this month, Ontario launched a $75 million ad campaign in the U.S. using former President Reagan’s own words discussing the negative impacts of tariffs.

Resource | October 16, 2025

Working Effectively with Banks and Trust Companies

This seminar provides lawyers with practical strategies for working effectively with banks and trust companies when advising clients acting as attorneys for property or administering estates.

Legislative Update | October 14, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of October 6

Premier Ford Car Alarm: U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Canadian officials and business leaders that America is committed to consolidating vehicle assembly within its borders and that Canada would come “second”. Premier Ford warned that Canada faces a massive threat to domestic manufacturing, and threatened cutting off critical mineral exports to the U.S.

OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law

The OBA's Trusts & Estates Law Section is pleased to announce Clare Burns as the recipient of its 2025 OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law.