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On December 8, 2021, Tribunals Ontario launched its new case management system: the Tribunals Ontario Portal.

Starting November 25th, 2021, any party set to appear before a constituent tribunal, can make a request for access to the terminals to participate in their hearing electronically.

Lawyers Lead Free Public Information Sessions During Make A Will Month Everyone needs a properly drafted will. This month, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and its members will be promoting the importance of wills as they mark Make A Will Month with free virtual legal information sessions in every region of the province.

We are looking for expressions of interest from human rights practitioners to present papers at our upcoming Annual Update on Human Rights professional development event, hosted by the Constitutional, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Administrative Law and Labour & Employment Law sections.

WSIAT is seeking feedback from stakeholders about various aspects of its adjudicative process and resources as it pertains to access to justice and accessibility. A short survey has been developed. Participation is voluntary and the results of the survey will be anonymous.

TORONTO – New OBA President Karen Perron wants Ontario lawyers to have everything they need – both inside and outside the practice of law – at their fingertips. And she knows that as an association dedicated to serving the whole lawyer, the OBA is best positioned to provide that.

TORONTO – Following the close of the election today, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. With the combination of experience and diverse perspectives, the board is ideally suited to move the profession forward in post-pandemic times.

The OBA extends sincere congratulations to Quinn Ross on assuming his role as Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario.

There is Still Time to Enter the Student Essay Contest – Deadline April 30

New Portal Connects People Facing Eviction with Volunteer Lawyers