Law Society of Ontario Comments on the LSO's Options for Lawyer Licensing October 31, 2018 The OBA has responded to the LSO's Dialogue on Licensing (2018) consultation paper. The submission was prepared by the OBA Special Committee on Licensing with the input of the OBA Provincial Council.
Law Society of Ontario Law Society of Ontario Governance Task Force Call for Comment: Options for Enhanced Governance October 19, 2018 The OBA responds to the LSO's consultation on Governance, relating to the size and composition of Convocation, other considerations that will to enhance governance effectiveness, as well as the terms, term limits and terminology proposed.
Other Consultation on TLAB Rules of Practice and Procedures and Related Documents April 13, 2018 The Ontario Bar Association welcomes the opportunity to provide these comments to the Toronto Local Appeal Body as it considers revisions to its Rules of Practice and Procedures.
Provincial Government Comments on “Protecting Water for Future Generations: Growing the Greenbelt in the Outer Ring” March 23, 2018 The Ontario Bar Association is pleased to provide comments respecting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' consultation “Protecting Water for Future Generations: Growing the Greenbelt in the Outer Ring”.
Provincial Government OBA Pre-Budget Consultation Letter February 07, 2018 The OBA provides a submission to the Minister of Finance regarding pre-budget consultations with individuals and organizations throughout the province.
Provincial Government OBA Submission on Inclusionary Zoning Regulation Proposal February 01, 2018 The Ontario Bar Association is pleased to provide comments on regulations proposed to effect an inclusionary zoning framework, introduced into the Planning Act by Bill 7, the Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016.
Provincial Government OBA Submission on Bill 139 Transitional Regulations January 21, 2018 The Ontario Bar Association has prepared recommendations respecting transitional regulations proposed under Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017.
Law Society of Ontario President's Letter re Statement of Principles November 24, 2017 The OBA wrote to the Law Society to reiterate the OBA’s unequivocal support for the CFRL Report and to identify failures to date in the implementation of the requirement for a Statement of Principles
Provincial Government Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 October 18, 2017 The OBA welcomes the opportunity to make comments relating to Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, and in particular regarding the proposed Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
Provincial Government Review of the Ontario Municipal Board December 19, 2016 This submission was made as part of the Province’s review of the role and responsibilities of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in land use planning matters.