Submissions 2019

The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on Bill 102- Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023. As This submission was jointly prepared by members of the OBA’s Criminal Justice and Insurance sections, which include lawyers who practice in every region of Ontario. Members of these sections represent a wide range of clients within the Insurance and Criminal bars and have significant expertise and experience.

Proactive submission to the Bifurcation Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee regarding a proposed amendment to Rule 6.1.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Modernization of the Consumer Protection Act should include amendments to the PPSA to ensure consistency and alignment, and avoid the exploitation of potential loopholes.

The Ontario SCJ asked the OBA for input into its Guidelines to Determine the Mode of Proceeding in Civil, Family, Criminal and Small Claims Court. We received a range of perspectives from expert lawyers across multiple practice areas and all regions of the province.

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide this proactive submission to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“FSRA”) on the Proposed Information Technology “IT” Risk Management Guidance (“Guidance”).

The Ontario Bar Association’s (“OBA”) submission to the Licence Appeal Tribunal regarding Rules 8, 9, 10, 14 and 16 of the Common Rules of Practice & Procedure was prepared by the Insurance Law Section of the OBA.

The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide this proactive submission to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) on the proposed changes to the pre-hearing process.

OINP offers a pathway towards permanent residence for foreign workers that have the professional and/or educational skills needed to succeed in, and contribute to, Ontario’s labour market. We offer the following comments based on our members’ knowledge of the applicable legal principles and practical experience. These comments are intended to improve fairness in the program, add clarity and consistency, as well as ensure that the program can be implemented in a manner that minimizes uncertainty.

Submission to the Civil Rules Committee on significant amendments to Rule 34 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

The OBA ‘s submission on Bill 3 recommended that the Bill be amended to include “a lawyer employed by a municipality” within the list of individuals for whom a strong mayor’s powers respecting the municipality’s organizational structure are scoped.