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The OBA recently received an update from the Attorney General on the planned implementation of the amendments to the Construction Lien Act (the “Act”), a portion of which we wanted to share with you:

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.

Nominations close on March 8, 2018.

The Canadian Bar Association has appointed long-time OBA member and committed volunteer Vivene Salmon as the new CBA Vice-President for the 2018-2019 term.

Third Reading of Bill 142 was carried on division on December 5, 2017. Royal Assent is expected later this month, and Proclamation next year, likely with some more changes.

OBA President Quinn Ross delivers opening remarks at RODA's 3rd Annual Diversity Conference in Partnership with the OBA.

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

The Ontario Bar Association congratulates the Honourable Sébastien Grammond on his appointment to the Federal Court.

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.

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.