OBA President David Sterns writes to Minister Naqvi on youth criminal justice matters in Toronto. 30 mars 2017 On behalf of the Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”), I am writing in relation to the new Toronto courthouse (“NTC”) and our members’ continuing support for models of criminal justice that effectively address youth-specific considerations and access to justice challenges.
CBA calls for Ottawa to preserve preliminary inquiries 15 mars 2017 A Globe and Mail article highlights the CBA's call for Ottawa to preserve preliminary inquiries.
The OBA is pleased to announce this year’s 2017 Association Awards. 09 mars 2017 These outstanding members of the profession have made exceptional Contributions to the practice of law in Ontario and to the Ontario Bar Association.
Ontario’s Juror Support Program officially launched 13 février 2017 Last November, Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General announced plans for a juror counselling program to be in place in the new year. Per this announcement, the Ontario’s Juror Support Program was officially launched on January 31, 2017.
CBA statement on the United States' executive order on foreign entry 30 janvier 2017 Today, Canadian Bar Association President René Basque, Q.C., issued the following statement on the implications of US Executive Order on protecting the nation from foreign terrorist entry into the US.
Lawyers Converge for Largest Legal Professional Development Programming in Canada 18 janvier 2017 OBA Institute, an award-winning continuing professional development (CPD) event for Canadian lawyers, will take place February 7-11, 2017.
Ontario Cabinet Shuffle 12 janvier 2017 Earlier today, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn announced new updates to the provincial cabinet. She named Marie-France Lalonde as the new Community Safety and Corrections Minister – a position that became vacant following David Orazietti’s recent departure.
A message from our President David Sterns 04 janvier 2017 Happy new year! I am honoured to have had the opportunity to work with such dedicated volunteers and staff in 2016. It is our combined effort and enthusiasm that helps ensure our members are heard. I look forward to continuing our important work in 2017.
LPP: A Top News Story of 2016 14 décembre 2016 The decision of the Law Society’s Professional Development and Competence Committee to keep the Law Practice Program running for its full five years has been named one of the Law Times top news stories of 2016.
OBA President Calls for Modernization of Courts 12 décembre 2016 OBA President David Sterns penned an article for the Toronto Star, outlining some of the efforts that could be taken immediately to help modernize Ontario’s court infrastructure. Bringing technology to Ontario’s courts is one way to help the profession practice more efficiently and help build the public’s confidence in our cherished justice system.