December2017

As part of Make-a-Will month in November, 2017, the OBA Speakers Bureau is teaming up with The Toronto Public Library (TPL) to connect more than 30 lawyers with speaking opportunities in the community.

The OBA Public Sector Lawyers Section is pleased to announce Voy T. Stelmaszynski as the recipient of the 2017 Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers.

On behalf of the Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”), I am writing in relation to the new Toronto courthouse (“NTC”) and our members’ continuing support for models of criminal justice that effectively address youth-specific considerations and access to justice challenges.

A Globe and Mail article highlights the CBA's call for Ottawa to preserve preliminary inquiries.

These outstanding members of the profession have made exceptional Contributions to the practice of law in Ontario and to the Ontario Bar Association.

Last November, Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General announced plans for a juror counselling program to be in place in the new year. Per this announcement, the Ontario’s Juror Support Program was officially launched on January 31, 2017.

Today, Canadian Bar Association President René Basque, Q.C., issued the following statement on the implications of US Executive Order on protecting the nation from foreign terrorist entry into the US.

OBA Institute, an award-winning continuing professional development (CPD) event for Canadian lawyers, will take place February 7-11, 2017.

Earlier today, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn announced new updates to the provincial cabinet. She named Marie-France Lalonde as the new Community Safety and Corrections Minister – a position that became vacant following David Orazietti’s recent departure.

Happy new year! I am honoured to have had the opportunity to work with such dedicated volunteers and staff in 2016. It is our combined effort and enthusiasm that helps ensure our members are heard. I look forward to continuing our important work in 2017.