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.
The Winkler Institute holding series of public engagements on improving family justice system through technology. July 04, 2017 The Winkler Institute, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Attorney General, is holding a series of public engagements on improving the family justice system through technology.
Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family survey June 27, 2017 The Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family is studying the cost of resolving family law disputes.
Save the Date - Retirement Dinner for Mr. Justice Craig Perkins, October 14, 2017 June 21, 2017 Save the date for the retirement event celebrating Mr. Justice Craig Perkins, October 14, 2017.
Congratulations to the incoming 2017-2018 Family Law Section Executive June 15, 2017 The OBA welcomes the 2017-2018 Family Law Section Executive. The new executives assume their roles on August 15th, 2017. The Family Law executive is responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the Family Law section.
Superior Court of Justice - Long Motions Pilot for the Central East Region June 09, 2017 The Superior Court of Justice and the Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services Division are pleased to announce a new pilot program in the Central East Region for making electronic versions of long motions materials accessible to judges.
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.