Provincial Government Education in Ontario December 17, 2018 The OBA responds to the government’s consultation on Education in Ontario, focusing on proposed changes to the Physical and Health Education Curriculum, and a proposed Parents' Bill of Rights.
Law Society of Ontario Comments on the LSO's Options for Lawyer Licensing October 31, 2018 The OBA has responded to the LSO's Dialogue on Licensing (2018) consultation paper. The submission was prepared by the OBA Special Committee on Licensing with the input of the OBA Provincial Council.
Law Society of Ontario Law Society of Ontario Governance Task Force Call for Comment: Options for Enhanced Governance October 19, 2018 The OBA responds to the LSO's consultation on Governance, relating to the size and composition of Convocation, other considerations that will to enhance governance effectiveness, as well as the terms, term limits and terminology proposed.
Provincial Government, Equality Comments on Independent Street Checks Review June 07, 2018 The OBA appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to Justice Michael H. Tulloch, the Independent Reviewer of Ontario’s street checks regulation, O. Reg. 58/16.
Provincial Government Bill 175, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018 March 01, 2018 The OBA is pleased to provide comments to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy in respect of Bill 175, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018.
Provincial Government OBA Pre-Budget Consultation Letter February 07, 2018 The OBA provides a submission to the Minister of Finance regarding pre-budget consultations with individuals and organizations throughout the province.
Law Society of Ontario President's Letter re Statement of Principles November 24, 2017 The OBA wrote to the Law Society to reiterate the OBA’s unequivocal support for the CFRL Report and to identify failures to date in the implementation of the requirement for a Statement of Principles
Provincial Government Bill 166, Strengthening Protection for Ontario Consumers Act, 2017 November 17, 2017 The OBA makes this submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy in respect of Bill 166 which, if passed, would make significant changes to Ontario's legislative schemes with respect to new homes and ticket sales, in particular.
Provincial Government Standard Lease Template Consultation October 27, 2017 This submission responds to a consultation by the Ministry of Housing following amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 permitting the Minister to make regulations prescribing a standard lease template.
Law Society of Ontario Law Society of Upper Canada Challenges Faced by Racialized Licensees Working Group Final Report November 21, 2016 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on issues raised in the Law Society of Upper Canada (“Law Society”) Challenges Faced by Racialized Licensees Working Group (“Working Group”) Final Report “Working Together for Change: Strategies to Address Issues of Systemic Racism in the Legal Professions” (the “Final Report”).