Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
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.
| February 13, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 9
Olympic Winter Games: The 2026 Winter Olympic games are underway with a relatively slow start for Canada. Canada is currently #15 in terms of total medals, with zero golds, 3 silvers, and 4 bronze medals. The top three countries by medal count are currently Norway and Italy tied at 18 medals, with the U.S. in third with 14 medals.
Article | February 08, 2026
Applying “In the Course of Employment”: Insights from WSIAT Decision No. 774/25
In Decision No. 774/25, the WSIAT denied entitlement after finding that a worker’s injury, sustained during an unpaid lunch break on public property near the workplace, did not occur in the course of employment. The decision highlights that location, timing, and the personal nature of a worker’s activities remain key considerations when assessing entitlement for injuries occurring off employer premises.
Article | February 08, 2026
Extraordinary Times, Extraordinary Stress: WSIAT Decision No. 469/25 and the Evolving Scope of Chronic Mental Stress Claims
In Decision No. 469/25, the WSIAT granted entitlement for chronic mental stress after finding that extraordinary workplace conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the worker to objectively dangerous health and safety risks. The decision highlights that “normal job stress” must be assessed contextually, and that exposure to heightened workplace hazards may constitute a substantial work related stressor for CMS entitlement purposes.
Legislative Update | January 30, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 26
Eglinton LRT: The long-awaited and overbudget Eglinton LRT is targeting a February 8, 2026 launch date. More than 15 years since construction began, and six years since it was originally slated to open, the 19-kilometre, 25-station line will run between Kennedy Station and Mount Dennis.
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.
