W. Andrew McLauchlin to Receive OBA Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law May 11, 2017 The OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Section is pleased to announce W. Andrew McLauchlin as its 2017 Construction Law Section Award winner.
Notice to the Profession - Immediate Impact of Ontario's "Fair Housing Plan" April 20, 2017 The province has announced measures aimed at "making housing more affordable." Lawyers should review the measures, particularly those that will have immediate or almost immediate effect, upon the of enactment of legislation.
OBA President David Sterns writes to Minister Naqvi on youth criminal justice matters in Toronto. March 30, 2017 On behalf of the Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”), I am writing in relation to the new Toronto courthouse (“NTC”) and our members’ continuing support for models of criminal justice that effectively address youth-specific considerations and access to justice challenges.
Update on the Review of the Construction Lien Act March 24, 2017 The OBA Construction Law section has provided decision makers in the provincial government with comprehensive and detailed feedback on a bill that proposed changes to the construction payment regime in Ontario, and a broad review of the Construction Lien Act that proposed 100 recommendations with respect to the Construction Lien Act and related matters.
The OBA is pleased to announce this year’s 2017 Association Awards. March 09, 2017 These outstanding members of the profession have made exceptional Contributions to the practice of law in Ontario and to the Ontario Bar Association.
Lawyers Converge for Largest Legal Professional Development Programming in Canada January 18, 2017 OBA Institute, an award-winning continuing professional development (CPD) event for Canadian lawyers, will take place February 7-11, 2017.
Ontario Cabinet Shuffle January 12, 2017 Earlier today, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn announced new updates to the provincial cabinet. She named Marie-France Lalonde as the new Community Safety and Corrections Minister – a position that became vacant following David Orazietti’s recent departure.
Ski Day January 09, 2017 On Thursday, January 26, 2017 come enjoy a day on the slopes at Alpine Ski Club in beautiful Collingwood, Ontario
A message from our President David Sterns January 04, 2017 Happy new year! I am honoured to have had the opportunity to work with such dedicated volunteers and staff in 2016. It is our combined effort and enthusiasm that helps ensure our members are heard. I look forward to continuing our important work in 2017.
OBA President Calls for Modernization of Courts December 12, 2016 OBA President David Sterns penned an article for the Toronto Star, outlining some of the efforts that could be taken immediately to help modernize Ontario’s court infrastructure. Bringing technology to Ontario’s courts is one way to help the profession practice more efficiently and help build the public’s confidence in our cherished justice system.