Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | June 06, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 2
Ford Government Passes Mining Legislation: Bill 5, or the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, passed third reading this week and has been granted royal assent by the lieutenant governor. The legislation will create so-called special economic zones where laws, ranging from municipal approvals to environmental rules or even labour law, won’t apply. At Queen’s Park on Wednesday, cries of protest rang out from the galleries inside the legislature as MPPs voted. Indigenous leaders have vowed to keep fighting against the legislation.
Article | June 04, 2025
Court of Appeal Summaries (May 26-30)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 26 to 30, 2025.
Article | June 04, 2025
Court of Appeal Summaries (May 19– May 23)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 19 to 23, 2025.
Advocacy | May 30, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 26
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!
Article | May 28, 2025
Court of Appeal Summaries (May 12 – May 16)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 12, 2025. This was another light week.
Legislative Update | May 26, 2025
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 19
Toronto Passes Controversial 'Bubble Zone' Protest Bylaw: Toronto councillors have passed a bylaw aimed at restricting protests around places of worship, daycares and schools in the city. The bylaw – slated to come into effect on July 2 – allows schools, childcare centres and places of worship to request the city restrict protest within a 50-metre radius around their properties.
Superior Court of Justice | May 21, 2025
Superior Court of Justice-Notice to the Profession Public Central South and Central East Regions: Uploading Material to Case Center
Effective May 12, 2025, in the Central South Region, and June 9, 2025, in the Central East region, Case Center will be mandatory for Family Responsibility Office matters at the Superior Court of Justice.
