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Trusts and Estates Law

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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.

Legislative Update | March 06, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 2

International Francophonie Day: On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 to 7 p.m. the Law Society of Ontario, l’Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO) and the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) are hosting International Francophonie Day | Ontario Bar Association.”

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.

Article | February 24, 2026

Minutes from the November 24, 2025 Ontario Estates Bench-Bar Liaison Committee

Minutes from the November 24, 2025 Ontario Estates Bench-Bar Liaison Committee.

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.

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.