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.
Provincial Government Proposed Regulations Relating to the Expiry of Rewards Points May 02, 2017 The Consumer Law Subcommittee of the Business Law seection has provided a submission to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services on proposed regulations under Bill 47, Protecting Rewards Points Act (Consumer Protection Amendment), 2016.
Provincial Government Proposed Changes to the Trustee Act on Investment Powers May 01, 2017 The Charity and Non-Profit Section, with input from the Trusts and Estates Section, has developed a submission proposing amendments to the Trustee Act relating to the investment powers of trustees.