March2018

The Honourable Elizabeth C. Sheard was profiled in the Hamilton Spectator following her appointment to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in June.

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) is currently seeking feedback on priorities and recommendations for reform of Ontario's corporate and commercial legislation.

The OBA Pensions and Benefits Law Section is pleased to announce Mark Zigler as the winner of this year's Award of Excellence in Pensions and Benefits Law.

OBA Criminal Justice Section Vice-Chair Jody Berkes discussed hopes for the new Toronto courthouse in a Law Times article.

The OBA congratulates the Honourable Elizabeth C. Sheard on her recent appointment to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

The OBA is pleased to announce that Patrick James, partner at Pinto Wray James LLP in Toronto, will serve as Chair of the JUST. Editorial Board effective July 1, 2015.

The OBA's Mindful Lawyer CPD Series won an Award of Outstanding Achievement in the "Programs" category from the Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA) in May. In its June 15th edition, the Law Times talks with the OBA about its award winning work.

Shaping and influencing policy development and legislation is an important role of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA). It is just one of the ways that the OBA serves its members and ensures they are well supported in their everyday work.

The Ontario Bar Association commends the Ontario Legislature for giving all-party support to the passing of Bill 77, Affirming Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Act, 2015, which supports human rights for Ontarians, and in particular, for young people. The bill bans medical conversion practices that seek to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of youth under 18 and delists OHIP funding of such practices for everyone.

Many OBA members were among those honoured by The Law Society of Upper Canada at its annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding members of the legal profession on Wednesday.