2019

OBA Members are lawyers who know the value of volunteerism. As the largest voluntary legal organization in the province, OBA members make significant contributions to the profession every day, and this month, they are volunteering to help thousands of Ontarians get free legal advice for their civil legal needs.

On February 22, 2018 the province announced that EllisDon is the successful proponent for the New Toronto Courthouse construction.

Nominations close on March 2, 2018.

Nominations close on March 12, 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.

The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) hosts Canada’s largest annual legal gathering from February 6-10, 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.

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.

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.

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.