Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | September 25, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 21
Starlink Costs: Ontario’s new Treasury Board President, Kinga Surma, declined to disclose how much the Ford government spent cancelling its $100 million agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service. When asked, Surma said, “the decision remained with the taxpayer, that was a big component of our election and the people voted to cancel the contract,” explaining that the government will “continue to move forward with [their] broadband strategy.”
Legislative Update | August 10, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of August 3
Provincial By-Elections: Premier Ford has called byelections in three Ontario ridings: Scarborough Southwest, York–Simcoe and Hamilton East–Stoney Creek. The voting day will be on Sept. 3.
Article | June 30, 2026
Decision No. 1068/21: A case of overlapping entitlements
In Decision No. 1068/21, a WSIAT Panel addressed overlapping claims for chronic pain and psychological injury, finding that the worker’s psychological conditions were subsumed under chronic pain disability as the primary impairment. The Panel nevertheless granted entitlement under the presumptive PTSD policy, holding that a worker may remain “employed” while on leave for the purposes of the presumption.
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.
Media Release | May 11, 2026
Ontario Justice Centres Honoured with OBA President’s Award for Transforming Access to Justice
Ontario Bar Association President, Katy Commisso, is recognizing Ontario’s Justice Centres with the association’s annual OBA President’s Award.
Article | April 01, 2026
Ensuring Accuracy in the Age of AI: Lessons from BC WCAT A2501051
A recent decision of the British Columbia WCAT highlights the risks of relying on AI-generated legal submissions containing inaccurate or non-existent authorities. The Tribunal confirmed it need not engage with arguments lacking a legal foundation and cautioned that such errors may carry consequences. The case highlights representative’s obligation to verify AI-assisted work at all times.
