Articles 2019

Tom Marshall provides an insightful and engaging discussion about the role of lawyers in the public sector, and the establishment of the Public Sector Lawyers Section of the OBA.

The Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act (Bill 8) is set to bring school boards, municipalities and universities within the Ontario Ombudsman's jurisdiction. Bill 8 represents a long-awaited reform for Ontario’s citizens.

Kate Toderishena and Philip Hsiung provide a thoughtful summary of the OBA's Wecome Reception for Articling Students and LPP Candidates held in Toronto on September 29, 2015. The event, hosted by the Public Sector Lawyers Section, Young Lawyers Division and Student Division, featured the Honourable Howard Wetston, Q.C., who shared his fascinating and diverse experiences as well as his invaluable insights into the public sector.

Elizabeth King provides an overview of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew

Andrew Winter provides a review of the OBA holiday reception held on December 3, 2014. We were honoured to have OBA President Orlando Da Silva and the Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada as speakers at this event.

Orlando Da Silva, President of the Ontario Bar Association, shares his speech from the OBA Public Sector Lawyers Section event "This is Our Year: Public Sector Lawyers in Leadership” held on December 3, 2014.

On November 25, 2014, Women Lawyers Forum in association with the Administrative and Public Sector Lawyers Sections of OBA, presented a program “What an Ombudsman Can Do for You and Your Client”. Chaired by Sara Gottlieb, lawyer from the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario and Sheryl Smolkin, Lawyer and Journalist, the program had a packed agenda and an esteemed panel of speakers.

An overview of the recent decision in Sattva Capital Corp. v Creston Moly Corp.