Milestone Achieved in Algonquins of Ontario Land Claim Negotiations June 15, 2015 The governments of Canada and Ontario and the Algonquins of Ontario announced Friday that their negotiators have initialled a proposed Agreement-in-Principle on the Algonquin Land Claim. This is a key step toward a final agreement that will balance the rights of all concerned and open up new economic development opportunities for the benefit of the Algonquins and their neighbours in eastern Ontario.
OBA Past President Appointed to Superior Court of Justice March 31, 2015 The OBA congratulates its past president, Paul R. Sweeny, on his recent appointment to the Superior Court of Justice. Justice Sweeny’s intellect and dedication to fairness will serve the Court well.
OBA Extends Appreciation to Members and Supporters for a Successful Institute 2015 February 27, 2015 The OBA Institute 2015 took place February 4-7, 2015 in Toronto and was a tremendous success.
OBA Institute, Canada's Largest Legal Conference, Gets Underway in Toronto February 04, 2015 Toronto, ON – OBA Institute kicks off today and is expected to bring more than 1500 of Ontario’s lawyers and judges to Toronto.
OBA President featured on an episode of Context with Lorna Dueck December 09, 2014 OBA President Orlando Da Silva joins Lorna Dueck and other guests to discuss depression and the importance of reaching out for help
Civil Review Project Report November 10, 2014 The mandate of the Judicial Working Group of the Civil Review Project is to make recommendations reducing wait times on the civil list in Toronto. This report provides initial recommendations for civil long motions and begins to canvas long-term solution to reduce unacceptable delays in the litigation process.
Toronto Region Pilot Practice Advisory - Civil Practice Court November 04, 2014 On Monday, November 10, 2014, certain changes will be made which will affect the practice in Motion Scheduling Court.
November is MAKE A WILL MONTH October 30, 2014 Ontario Bar Association and Alzheimer Society of Ontario Partner to Encourage Ontarians to Make A Will
Lawyers Improving Access to Justice with Technology October 29, 2014 Cornwall lawyer, Michele R.J. Allinotte was front and centre at the Ontario Bar Association's TECHxpo 2.0. along with co-chair Chris Jaglowitz. Read the full story as featured in the Cornwall Standard Freeholder.
OBA Congratulates Edward Iacobucci and Lorne Sossin October 24, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association wishes to congratulate Edward Iacobucci on being appointed Dean of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.