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House of Bills: June 2-5, 2025

Good morning, and welcome to the final edition of House of Bills for the most recent Session of the Ontario Legislative Assembly. See our summary of what happened last week (spoiler: lots) after the jump.

House of Bills: May 26-29, 2025

Hello again – it’s June somehow, and we’re back with this week’s installment of Bill progress at the Ontario Legislative Assembly, summarized. Click through to the full post for all the details.

Discovering the Evolution of Canada’s Court System

Have you ever wondered how Canada’s court system developed over time? Whether you’re a licensee, legal researcher, or law librarian, exploring the history and development of our legal institutions is both surprising and informative. To support your research, we’ve gathered a selection of our favourite reference tools – available online and at the Great Library – that chronicle the history of courts in Ontario and Canada. These resources are especially useful when researching historical legal decisions and seeking to understand how court names and structures have changed over time.