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Article | February 13, 2026
More than Mandatory Mediation: How the CRR's Proposed Reforms to Pre-Trial Procedure May Impact Wrongful Dismissal Litigation in Ontario
The Civil Rules Review (“CRR”) was launched in 2024 as a joint initiative of the Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Attorney General. The CRR’s mandate was to propose wholesale reforms to the Rules of Civil Procedure (the “Rules”) so that the civil justice system can be more accessible and to reduce costs and delays. A working group of lawyers, judges and academics was created to identify issues and create proposals (the “Working Group”). Following an earlier Consultation Paper, on December 19, 2025, the Working Group released its final policy report (the “Report”) to the public. Pages 176-183 of the Report relate to pre-trial procedure. In this article, I discuss the current procedure, the Working Group’s proposed reforms from the point of view of employment lawyers, and how these reforms, if implemented, may impact wrongful dismissal litigation in Ontario.
| 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 10, 2026
Remote Work as an Essential Term of Employment: Lessons from Recent Ontario Decisions
This article provides a refresher on the constructive dismissal doctrine and explores developments on permissible return-to-office measures.
Article | February 09, 2026
Redirecting Year-End Bonuses to an RRSP: ESA Compliance and Payroll Considerations for Employers
The treatment of employee bonuses can be complicated, but reading this article will helpfully shed light on important considerations to comply with statutory requirements.
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.
