Successful Proponent for NTC Construction Announced February 22, 2018 On February 22, 2018 the province announced that EllisDon is the successful proponent for the New Toronto Courthouse construction.
Now accepting nominations for the 2018 Award of Excellence in Municipal Law. February 15, 2018 Nominations close on March 2, 2018.
Now accepting nominations for the OBA Award for Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James McLeod February 15, 2018 Nominations close on March 12, 2018.
Elizabeth Hall named new OBA Executive Director February 01, 2018 After an extensive search process, The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Hall is returning to the OBA, taking over the executive director position held by Steve Pengelly who announced his retirement in the fall of 2017 after more than a decade in service to the Association.
Canada's largest legal conference kicks off in two weeks January 23, 2018 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) hosts Canada’s largest annual legal gathering from February 6-10, 2018.
Ontario Bar Association congratulates Vivene Salmon on her recent appointment as CBA Vice President January 10, 2018 The Canadian Bar Association has appointed long-time OBA member and committed volunteer Vivene Salmon as the new CBA Vice-President for the 2018-2019 term.
LTT affidavit updates, coming December 16, 2017 December 14, 2017 Based on the recent announced changes to Land Transfer Tax (LTT) affidavits, the Chair of the OBA's Real Property Law Section has compiled a working guide to what is being implemented, when, and the impact of the changes.
OBA Launches New Mentorship Program December 07, 2017 This week the OBA introduced its new Mentorship Program, intended to connect members from across the province with the use of an easy-to-use online tool.
Letter to Ministry of Finance on Implementation of FSRA December 06, 2017 On October 26, 2017, the Pensions and Benefits Law Section of the OBA sent a letter to the Ministry of Finance highlighting some of the issues we viewed as critically important for them to consider as they continue to draft legislation implementing the Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
The New - Construction Act - Coming Into Force Summary December 05, 2017 Third Reading of Bill 142 was carried on division on December 5, 2017. Royal Assent is expected later this month, and Proclamation next year, likely with some more changes.