Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Article | March 13, 2026
Adjudicate, Lien, or Both? Strategic Pathways in Ontario’s Evolving Regime
Adjudication under the Construction Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.30, has become an established mechanism for resolving payment and contract disputes, but recent legislative and regulatory changes have reshaped how it intersects with lien and trust remedies. Practitioners must now navigate a more nuanced landscape, weighing not only the timing and scope of adjudication but also whether it should complement or replace traditional lien proceedings. Decisions about pursuing adjudication, liens, or a combination of both require careful consideration of enforcement options, procedural efficiency, and cost, particularly where multiple invoices or complex disputes arise. This article explores the evolving framework, recent case law, and strategic considerations for practitioners for selecting the most effective pathway to protect client interests and maximize recovery.
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.
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.
