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The OBA is pleased to announce Brock Jones, Counsel, Chief Justice of Ontario (OCJ) as the recipient of the 2020 OBA Award for Excellence in Criminal Justice. Mr. Jones was honoured at an online program and presentation on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

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.

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!