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.
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.
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.
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.