Nouvelles

Bill C-78, introduced in the House of Commons on May 22, 2018, proposes significant changes to the federal Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act.

New family law rules and forms have been officially approved by the Attorney General and will take effect as follows:

Ontario lawyers celebrate the profession’s response to the 2017 U.S. travel bans

The OBA Awards Gala 2018 will take place April 25, 2018 at the Omni King Edward Hotel (37 King St. E., Toronto, ON). The annual black-tie-optional event is an inspired evening that celebrates exceptional contributions members of the bar have made to the profession.

Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General recently announced an $86 million investment in legal aid services. It includes $17.2M for community legal clinics and student legal aid services societies.

The Winter 2018 newsletter regarding the New Toronto Courthouse has been released by Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of the Attorney General.

On February 22, 2018 the province announced that EllisDon is the successful proponent for the New Toronto Courthouse construction.

After an extensive search process, The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Hall is returning to the OBA, taking over the executive director position held by Steve Pengelly who announced his retirement in the fall of 2017 after more than a decade in service to the Association.

OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society of Upper Canada on Statement of Principles.

To launch Make A Will Month 2017, Caroline Abela spoke with CBC Ontario Morning host Wei Chen about the OBA’s new public awareness campaign and the importance of having a properly drafted will.