Articles 2021

At the 10th Annual Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers, the Honourable Howard I. Wetston was recognized for his contribution to public service. This article overviews the event, which included tributes by Chief Justice Paul Crampton of the Federal Court; Murray Segal, Former Deputy Attorney General and Chief Prosecutor of Ontario; and Alan Lenczner, Commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission.

Lila Amara effectue son stage au ministère du Procureur général de l’Ontario avec le ministère des Finances dans le cadre du Programme de pratique du droit de l’Université d’Ottawa. Elle partage ses expériences mémorables avec le Programme.

A panel of four Ottawa lawyers shared their stories on how they ended up working outside of firms and offered their best advice for young lawyers who are considering an alternative legal career. The panel members included Audrey Barrett (National Judicial Institute), Deborah Bayley (Privy Council Office, Government of Canada), Erin McNamara (Scotiabank) and Stefano Taucer (Rogers Communications). Below is an overview of some of what each shared with those in attendance.

On October 29, 2015, a sell-out crowd filled the Lamont Learning Centre at Osgoode Hall to attend the CPD program “Women in the Legal Profession: How to be Successful”. This program was jointly held by the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Women’s Law Association of Ontario and was very well-attended both in person and online. It’s easy to see why- it was a very useful and stimulating program.

A welcome from your Section editors.

By November, students are probably a few months into articling or the LPP. Looking ahead to the next few months, students may be wondering how to make the most of the experience. Here are some tips (but take this all in stride – see the last tip!).

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.