OBA Class Actions Law PROGRAM | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Now in its 18th year, the Annual Class Actions Colloquium has become a leading national forum for Canada’s class actions bar. This year, we will explore the full arc of class action practice, including the management of large-scale proceedings, evidentiary issues from certification through trial, privacy and data litigation, historical claims, trauma-informed approaches, and emerging appellate and legislative developments.

Designed for both plaintiff and defence counsel, the Colloquium offers a rare opportunity to hear practical, coast-to-coast perspectives on the issues that matter most in class action practice. You will benefit from candid judicial insights in the signature “Views from the Bench” panel, timely analysis of emerging trends, and concrete takeaways to help navigate complex proceedings with confidence.

Register now to secure your spot.

Following the program, join us to celebrate as we present the OBA Award for Excellence in Class Actions to our 2026 recipient.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Valérie Lord, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Chelsea Smith, McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP

AGENDA

For more information, please view the full program agenda

POST-CONFERENCE RECEPTION

Join us at The Deloitte The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Legacy Space at Deloitte's Yonge/Adelaide office for canapes and cocktails following the 18th Anniversary of the OBA’s Class Actions Colloquium.

The Ontario Bar Association’s Class Actions Section is pleased to announce Cheryl Woodin, Partner at Bennett Jones LLP, as the recipient of the 2026 OBA Award for Excellence in Class Actions. We are also thrilled to present our inaugural Class Actions Emerging Leader Award at this event. Join us to celebrate the achievements of our two honorees alongside colleagues and friends old and new.

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