Gouvernement provincial Soil Management 18 janvier 2013 The Ontario Bar Association (the "OBA") Environmental Law Section appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Ministry of Environment (the "Ministry") on the proposed Draft Soil Management – a Guide for Best Management Practice, version 2 (the “BMP”) .
Gouvernement provincial Aggregate Resources Act Review 19 mai 2012 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide input in connection with the Standing Committee on General Government’s Review of the Aggregate Resources Act (“ARA”).
Gouvernement provincial Mining Act Regulations 30 avril 2012 The Ontario Bar Association (the "OBA") appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (the "Ministry") on the proposed regulations under the Mining Act, introduced in conjunction with the Mining Act Modernization initiative.
Re: Report of the Expert Advisory Panel on Anti-SLAPP 29 février 2012 As the people on the front lines of the justice system, OBA members understand the crucial importance of ensuring access to justice to protect legitimate legal rights while avoiding the chill on public participation and drain on public resources that ill-motivated law suits can exact.
Gouvernement provincial Comments on the Draft “Aboriginal Consultation Guide for preparing a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Application.” 31 octobre 2011 The Ontario Bar Association (―OBA‖) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft Aboriginal Consultation Guide for preparing a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Application (the ―Guidelines‖).
Bill 151, The Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act 13 avril 2011 We support several of the goals of this Bill, including providing opportunities for Aboriginal peoples, sustainability and job creation. Included are some suggestions to assist in more effectively achieving those goals.
Gouvernement provincial Proposed Changes to Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Document EBR Registry 24 février 2011 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to make a submission on the proposed changes to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process as outlined in the December 23, 2010 letter by the Municipal Engineers' Association (“MEA”) to the Minister of Environment.