Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
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.
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.
Advocacy | October 03, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 29
Minimum Wage Bump: Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island all increased the minimum wage on October 1, 2025. Ontario’s minimum wage is the highest among the five provinces, now at $17.60-per-hour. British Colombia, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador each raised their minimum wage earlier this year. Alberta is the only province that has not increased its minimum wage, which sits at $15-per-hour, the lowest rate in Canada.
Legislative Update | September 26, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 22
Courts Digital Transformation Launch: Starting October 14, 2025, all electronic court filings for Toronto must be submitted through the Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP). This new public portal will be used in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) for Family proceedings, Civil proceedings, Small Claims Court proceedings and Divisional Court proceedings and Enforcement, and in the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ) for Family proceedings.
Legislative Update | September 22, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of September 15
Courts Digital Transformation Launch: Starting October 14, 2025, all electronic court filings for Toronto must be submitted through the Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP). This new public portal will be used in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) for Family proceedings, Civil proceedings, Small Claims Court proceedings and Divisional Court proceedings and Enforcement, and in the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ) for Family proceedings.
Provincial | September 12, 2025
Queen's Park Day and Pre-Budget Consultation
The OBA will be holding a Queen's Park Day in Spring 2026 and will likely provide a submission on the annual pre-budget consultations, which typically occurs in early January. Sections are invited to provide section executive approved policy proposals for consideration by no later than December 8, 2025.
Article | August 20, 2025
What is the Difference between a Litigation Guardian and Section 3 Counsel?
In litigation involving parties who are incapable, or where their capacity is in issue, it is important to ensure that the rights of such vulnerable parties are protected, and their wishes and dignity upheld. Litigation guardians and section 3 counsel under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 both serve similar purposes in this regard, but with different roles. In this article, Rebecca Kennedy discusses the differences in what each role requires or allows, and when the appointment of section 3 counsel or a litigation may be appropriate.
Article | May 28, 2025
What to Expect at the 2025 OBA Elder Law Day: Championing Justice for Older Adults
Sign up for the 2025 OBA Elder Law Day on June 19 - an essential event for all legal professionals committed to advancing justice for seniors. Featuring expert panels, meaningful networking, a powerful keynote by Melissa Miller, and an OBA Award celebration honouring Jane E. Meadus, this is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with your fellow seniors’ advocates!
