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Monthly column in The Lawyers Daily by OBA President Charlene Theodore.

The Toronto Police Service and the Ministry of the Attorney General have announced that they will be expanding video bails to 51 division supporting College Park and 43 division supporting 1911 Eglinton. The expansion is expected to occur in mid/late April at 51 division, followed by 43 division. More information will become available in the upcoming weeks.

Effective Tuesday, March 16, 2021, bail hearings from 23 division supporting 2201 Finch and 14 division supporting Old City Hall will take place by Zoom.  While video bails from these divisions will take place by Zoom, pre and post court consultations/interviews with in-custody accused at 23 and 14 divisions will continue to be held by JVN webRTC.  Zoom connection details are available for 2201 Finch (courtroom 206) and Old City Hall (courtrooms 111 and 114). 

OBA President’s monthly column in The Lawyers Daily.

Toronto Star article featuring quotes about Not Another Decade from Charlene Theodore.

A column that looks at the work by the OBA and members during the pandemic.

A look at the OBA’s Tenant-Lawyer Client Portal and the benefits to tenants.

Hands-on Tools Designed to Support Lawyers Through Transition

The Federal Court has issued new practice guidelines for immigration and refugee proceedings, specifically related to urgent stay motions for removals from Canada. The guidelines provide information on how to bring motions for stays of removal, and the form and content of stay motions. For more information, see the Notice.

New Portal Connects People Facing Eviction with Volunteer Lawyers