Submissions 2023

The OBA made a submission to the Law Society of Ontario to add Health Law as an Area of Practice in the Lawyer Annual Report

The OBA writes to the Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario seeking a meeting and further information on issues and challenges faced by Tribunals Ontario, and the appointment of adjudicators in particular.

The OBA appreciates the opportunity to comment on proposed amendments to regulations made under the Construction Act, in particular regulations relating to Procedures, Forms, Adjudications and the General regulation.

The OBA proposes changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure that would permit service by e-mail as a valid method of service for most documents, without a party’s consent, or a court order.

The Municipal Section has made a submission on proposed changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017. The submission supports timely, just and cost-efficient decisions, while bringing attention to the need of clairty in policies and process.

The OBA welcomes the move to expressly permit the use of electronic beneficiary designations for plans governed by the Pension Benefits Act, and encourages it to expressly expand its availability to plans covered by the Succession Law Reform Act.

The OBA is pleased to respond to the Law Society's proposed regulatory framework for delivery of legal services through civil society organizations (“CSO’s”) such as charities and not-for-profit organizations.

The OBA is pleased to provide the following comments in respect of the 5-year review of the Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006.

The OBA is pleased to respond to the FSRA's consultation on a new assessment and fee rule to obtain funding from the financial services sectors it regulates.

The OBA responds to the government’s consultation on Education in Ontario, focusing on proposed changes to the Physical and Health Education Curriculum, and a proposed Parents' Bill of Rights.