Notice of Annual General Meeting 13 juillet 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. 04 juillet 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 27 juin 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 21 juin 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 15 juin 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 09 juin 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 06 juin 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" 20 avril 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.
Stephen Grant to Receive OBA Award of Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James Mcleod 20 avril 2017 The OBA Family Law Section is pleased to announce Stephen Grant as its 2017 Family Law Section Award winner.
OBA President David Sterns writes to Minister Naqvi on youth criminal justice matters in Toronto. 30 mars 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.