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On October 30, 2017 the province announced a new Bail Directive, which is an attempt to respond to court delays (post-R. v. Jordan) and reduce the number of individuals awaiting trial in custody.

Ontario Bar Association (OBA) launches new public awareness campaign for 2017.

After a serving as the Ontario Bar Association’s Executive Director and Counsel for more than a decade, Steve Pengelly has announced his plan to retire. The timing of Steve’s departure will be be finalized pending the appointment of his successor, but will most likely occur at the end of 2017 or early in 2018.

Law Society Name Change; Equality Diversity and Inclusion; Information session on new obligations; Second Annual Access to Justice Week; Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration; CANFest 2017.

The Ontario government intends to transition the review of procurement complaints to third-party providers.

The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce Quinn Ross as the 83rd President of the OBA.

The Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA) has awarded The Ontario Bar Association one of only 18 annual awards granted to competitors representing more than 300 organizations.

The OBA congratulates Juliet Knapton on her recent appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board (Ottawa District Office).

In accordance with the OBA By-law, all members are hereby advised that the OBA annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The OBA welcomes the 2017-2018 Aboriginal Law Section Executive. The new executives assume their roles on August 15th, 2017. The Aboriginal Law executive is responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the Aboriginal Law section.