As the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air settles across Ontario, Thanksgiving offers us a moment to reflect personally and professionally on the shared values that bind us all together in a world that seems to be increasingly divided. At its core, Thanksgiving is about gratitude. OTLA’s membership is made up of some of the very best lawyers in the province: those who have dedicated their careers to …

When we talk about self-care, it’s often misunderstood as indulgent or selfish. But in reality, it’s a foundational act of responsibility. Consider the principle behind the instructions we receive from the pilot and flight attendants during pre-flight boarding of a commercial airplane: that in the event of an emergency or drop in cabin pressurization, a passenger must secure their own oxygen mask before assisting others. …

When my kids were young, I enjoyed watching Sesame Street with them. I thought some of the humour was so clever, it had to be written for parents. My favorite bit was when Ernie shows Bert a blank canvas. “How do you like my painting?” Ernie asks. “What painting?” says Bert. “It’s a blank canvas.” “No, it’s not, it’s a cow eating grass.” “Where’s the …