Legislative and Policy Update - June 26-June 30 29 juin 2023 Olivia Chow will be sworn in as Toronto’s next mayor on July 12. After expressing concerns about a “lefty” becoming Mayor, Premier Doug Ford stated that he hopes to find common ground and work with Mayor-elect Chow. Read the CBC article on the results and Chow’s election promises here.
Legislative and Policy Update - June 19 - June 23 23 juin 2023 The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund says they’ve reached a proposed $10 billion settlement with the governments of Ontario and Canada over unpaid annuities for using their land. To learn more about this historic settlement, read more here.
Legislative and Policy Update - June 12 - June 16 16 juin 2023 The Hon. Russell Brown decided to take early retirement from the Supreme Court of Canada following a misconduct claim made against him in January. You can read about it here. Only two weeks left until Toronto chooses a new Mayor on Monday June 26. Remember to get out and vote for one of the 102 candidates. If you are interested, the latest poll numbers are here, although they seem to be changing daily as we get closer to E-Day.
Legislative and Policy Update - June 5 - June 9 09 juin 2023 Mark your calendars for Pride Month! Please join the Law Society of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association and its Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community (SOGIC) for our annual Pride Month program, Queer Perspectives on Professional Challenges and Mental Health, on June 13, 2023. The program will feature a panel of distinguished 2SLGBTQI+ practitioners. You can register of the event here.
Legislative and Policy Update - May 29 – June 2 01 juin 2023 Mark your calendars for Pride Month! Please join the Law Society of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association and its Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community (SOGIC) for our annual Pride Month program, Queer Perspectives on Professional Challenges and Mental Health, on June 13, 2023. The program will feature a panel of distinguished 2SLGBTQI+ practitioners. You can register for the event here.
Legislative and Policy Update- May 22-May 26 26 mai 2023 Mark your calendars for Pride Month! Please join the Law Society of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association and its Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community (SOGIC) for our annual Pride Month program, Queer Perspectives on Professional Challenges and Mental Health, on June 13, 2023. The program will feature a panel of distinguished 2SLGBTQI+ practitioners. You can register of the event here.
Legislative and Policy Update - May 15 - May 19 19 mai 2023 Hazel McCallions legacy lives on: The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the hon. Steve Clark introduced Bill 112, the Hazel McCallion Act which would dissolve the Municipality of Peel. Mayor’s Crombie and Brown are already arguing about which city owes money to the other.
Legislative and Policy Update - May 8 - May 12 15 mai 2023 Queen Camila! Fun Fact: While the images of Queen Elizabeth II will be phased out in Canada and on currency, everything has to changed immediately in the UK.
Legislative and Policy Update - April 24 - April 28 04 mai 2023 On May 6, 2023, Ontario will celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen with free festivities at Queen’s Park and free admission to parks and attractions across the province. His Majesty King Charles III acceded to the Throne on September 8, 2022, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Legislative and Policy Update - April 17 - April 21 21 avril 2023 On Monday, April 17, 2023, the Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, introduced Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2003.