Milestone Achieved in Algonquins of Ontario Land Claim Negotiations 15 juin 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 31 mars 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 27 février 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 04 février 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 09 décembre 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 10 novembre 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 04 novembre 2014 On Monday, November 10, 2014, certain changes will be made which will affect the practice in Motion Scheduling Court.
Lawyers Improving Access to Justice with Technology 29 octobre 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 24 octobre 2014 The Ontario Bar Association wishes to congratulate Edward Iacobucci on being appointed Dean of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.
Attorney General’s Mandate released 25 septembre 2014 This afternoon, the government released the mandate letters that the Premier sends to each minister outlining her expectations of that Minister during the mandate.