2019

The OBA extends its sincerest congratulations to Malcolm Mercer, on his recent appointment as new Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario.

A Lawyer’s Daily article highlights the OBA Civil Litigation Section’s recently adopted proposed amendments to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction (CPPD).

In the lead-up to Canada’s largest Pride Parade, Ontario lawyers are showing that their profession is a diverse, open and welcoming one.

Sign up today to volunteer at Pro Bono Ontario's Hotline. July 3-6 is CCCA week.

In July of 2017, the OBA Civil Litigation Section Executive proposed amendments to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction (the "CPPD") with respect to the reproduction of authorities in civil litigation proceedings.

Bill C-78, introduced in the House of Commons on May 22, 2018, proposes significant changes to the federal Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act.

The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General has announced that civil claims online filing has expanded, again, and will now permit filing additional documents including defences.

The OBA’s Taxation Law Section is pleased to announce David Chodikoff as the recipient of its 2018 Award of Excellence in Taxation Law.

The OBA’s Criminal Justice Section is pleased to announce Michal Sokolski as the recipient of its 2018 Award of Excellence in Criminal Justice.

The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) has posted a second regulatory proposal regarding excess soil management on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (#013-2774). Comments on this current proposal close June 15, 2018.