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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.

Legislative Update | January 23, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 19

EV Boycott: Premier Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made EVs following a deal between Canada and China to allow up to 49,000 vehicles to enter Canada tariff-free.

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.