Provincial Government Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 July 21, 2017 The OBA prepared a submission on Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, for the Legislative Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, providing recommendations where additional legislative clarity is warranted.
Provincial Government OBA Letter to CJ Smith re Authorities in Civil Proceedings July 17, 2017 The OBA recommends several changes that the Courts of Ontario can adopt by way of practice direction regarding books of authorities that will reduce costs of litigation, reduce waste/environmental impact, and streamline service/filing.
Provincial Government OBA Citizenship and Immigration Law section letter regarding suspension of refugee and immigration legal aid services June 27, 2017 The Citizenship and Immigration Law Section wrote to the Minister of the Attorney General about concerns regarding the suspension of refugee and immigration legal aid services.
Provincial Government Updated Recommendations to Amend the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 June 23, 2017 The OBA appreciates the opportunity to comment on potential amendments to the Wishart Act, including the Business Law Advisory Council's Fall and May Recommendations, the OBA's previous submissions, and provide further recommendations.
Provincial Government Proposed Amendments to Ontario Regulation 909: Administrative Penalties and Special Orders June 12, 2017 The OBA Pension and Benefits Law section made submissions on two regulatory proposals under Regulation 909 of the Pension Benefits Act (PBA). One proposal relates to administrative penalties, and the second to special orders by the Superientendent.
Provincial Government OBA Real Property Law section letter following up on recent Land Transfer Tax Act Measures May 30, 2017 Following the introduction of Bill 134, the Real Property Law Section wrote to the Minister of Finance to comment on the implementation various Land Transfer Tax Act measures, including provisions relating to the non-Resident Specualtion Tax (NRST).
Provincial Government OBA Real Property Law section letter regarding recent Land Transfer Tax Act Measures May 18, 2017 The Real Property Law Section wrote to the Minister of Finance about potential concerns with measures under the Land Transfer Tax Act, and in particular, the obligations of lawyers with regards to the non-resident speculation tax (NRST).
Law Society of Ontario Comments on the Family Legal Services Review Report May 15, 2017 The OBA provided comments to the Law Society of Upper Canada on the Family Legal Services Review Report (the Bonkalo Report)
Provincial Government Bill 96, the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2017 May 09, 2017 The OBA provided a submission to the legislative committee considering Bill 96, the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2017, providing general comments and recommendations regarding proposed civil tools and remedies relating to human trafficking.
Other OBA Class Actions Section Letter requesting a Bench and Bar Liaison Committee May 04, 2017 The Class Actions Section wrote to the Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, requesting that a joint bench-bar liaison committee be established to address, primarily, issues of practice under the Class Proceedings Act in Ontario.