Request for Information (RFI) for Bid Dispute Resolution Services October 02, 2017 The Ontario government intends to transition the review of procurement complaints to third-party providers.
Quinn Ross takes office as President of the Ontario Bar Association August 15, 2017 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce Quinn Ross as the 83rd President of the OBA.
OBA congratulates members on Canadian Lawyer's 2017 'Top 25 Most Influential' List August 08, 2017 The Ontario Bar Association congratulates those voted to Canadian Lawyer’s 2017 Top 25 Most Influential list, including the several OBA members honoured.
Ontario Bar Association Wins International Award in Legal Education August 01, 2017 The Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA) has awarded The Ontario Bar Association one of only 18 annual awards granted to competitors representing more than 300 organizations.
The OBA congratulates Juliet Knapton on her recent appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board (Ottawa District Office). July 24, 2017 The OBA congratulates Juliet Knapton on her recent appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board (Ottawa District Office).
Notice of Annual General Meeting July 13, 2017 In accordance with the OBA By-law, all members are hereby advised that the OBA annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Congratulations to the incoming 2017-2018 Education Law Section Executive June 15, 2017 The OBA welcomes the 2017-2018 Education Law Section Executive. The new executives assume their roles on August 15th, 2017. The Education Law executive is responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the Education Law section.
OBA President David Sterns writes to Minister Naqvi on Civil Justice Reform in Ontario June 06, 2017 For several years, the Ontario Bar Association ("OBA") has advocated for modernization of our civil justice system. As I have discussed with you in our earlier meetings, this is a critical priority for our members and for me personally as the OBA President.
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.