Ontario Lawyers Wear Tabs with Pride: OBA Shows Support for LGBTQ+ Community and Celebrates Diversity in the Bar June 21, 2018 In the lead-up to Canada’s largest Pride Parade, Ontario lawyers are showing that their profession is a diverse, open and welcoming one.
Summary of Changes Proposed by Bill C-78 June 04, 2018 Bill C-78, introduced in the House of Commons on May 22, 2018, proposes significant changes to the federal Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act.
“mOBAlize the vote” 2018 May 14, 2018 In the lead-up to the 2018 Ontario Election, the OBA has created “mOBAlize the vote,” a members-only area of its website, designed to connect OBA members with key features of the 2018 Ontario Election.
Notice to the Profession: Amendments to Family Law Rules and Forms April 23, 30 and July 1, 2018 April 24, 2018 New family law rules and forms have been officially approved by the Attorney General and will take effect as follows:
A Thank You to Lawyers for Protecting Rights and Freedoms April 18, 2018 Ontario lawyers celebrate the profession’s response to the 2017 U.S. travel bans
OBA Sees Gains in Calls for Expanded Legal Aid Funding April 06, 2018 Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General recently announced an $86 million investment in legal aid services. It includes $17.2M for community legal clinics and student legal aid services societies.
Announcing the Winner of the 2018 OBA Award for Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James G. McLeod April 06, 2018 The OBA’s Family Law Section is pleased to announce The Honourable George Czutrin as the recipient of its 2018 OBA Award for Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James G. McLeod.
March is OBA Month at PBO March 05, 2018 OBA Members are lawyers who know the value of volunteerism. As the largest voluntary legal organization in the province, OBA members make significant contributions to the profession every day, and this month, they are volunteering to help thousands of Ontarians get free legal advice for their civil legal needs.
Elizabeth Hall named new OBA Executive Director February 01, 2018 After an extensive search process, The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Hall is returning to the OBA, taking over the executive director position held by Steve Pengelly who announced his retirement in the fall of 2017 after more than a decade in service to the Association.
Ontario Bar Association congratulates Vivene Salmon on her recent appointment as CBA Vice President January 10, 2018 The Canadian Bar Association has appointed long-time OBA member and committed volunteer Vivene Salmon as the new CBA Vice-President for the 2018-2019 term.