2019

TORONTO – Following the close of the election today, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 Board of Directors. With the combination of experience and new perspectives, the board is ideally suited to continue supporting the profession through the current crisis and into the future.

On June 17th, the provincial government announced the creation of the new Ontario Land Tribunals (“OLT”).  The OLT, chaired by Marie Hubbard, will be made up of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, the Environmental Review Tribunal, the Board of Negotiation, the Conservation Review Board and the Mining and Lands Tribunal. 

The Ontario Bar Association congratulates long-time member and former OBA executive Audrey Ramsay for being appointed to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario on Friday.

TORONTO – The Ontario Bar Association is launching a “handbag drive” in support of Dress for Success Toronto, an organization aimed at empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help them thrive in their work and their life.

Counsel’s obligations when presenting dangerous exhibits in court

Committed to serving the whole lawyer – from their desk to their doorstep – the OBA is here for you during the upcoming school strikes and closures. We don’t want you to miss a minute of your professional development, business development and relationship-building. That is why we have arranged “In a Pinch” Child Care for OBA members on-site at OBA Institute.

LAO Announces Changes to Panel Lawyer’s Annual Self-Reporting Requirement

The OBA offices will be closed for the holidays as of 1:00 pm on Friday, December 20, 2019. We will be reopening on January 6, 2020. Happy Holidays!

The Ontario Bar Association congratulates OBA Treasurer Ranjan Agarwal for receiving the South Asian Bar Association Toronto’s 2019 President’s Award.

Please note that the OBA office will be closed as of 1 p.m. on Friday, October 11th, and on Monday, October 14th.  We look forward to returning to full member service the following Tuesday.