Articles 2023

The Public Sector Lawyers Section hosted a panel discussion on October 10, 2018 to explore the unique needs and considerations of corporate governance for public sector entities.

In Mohamed v. Information Systems Architects Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal held that a party's otherwise unfettered right to terminate a contract is constrained by its obligation to perform the contract in good faith. Contracting parties will want to consider potential implications of the duty of good faith when attempting to exercise discretionary rights, including the right to terminate for convenience.

Members of the Public Sector Lawyers Section came together on May 24, 2018 to celebrate the outstanding contributions of one of their members. Orlando DaSilva was recognized with the Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers.

In a recent case, G.M. v. X Tattoo Parlour, the HRTO has reinforced that sexual harassment and assault in the workplace are not acceptable and that it will continue to award victims high damages for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect.

On April 23, 2018, a group of public sector lawyers and attendees gathered to discuss the practical and ethical challenges of acting in the public interest within the broader public sector.

This article explores the increase in electric vehicle sales in Canada and considers innovative technologies that could assist in preserving a reliable electric grid.

The Ontario Bar Association’s Public Sector Lawyers Section in collaboration with the Privacy and Right to Access to Information Section hosted a panel discussion this winter on open contracting, which is a part of the open government initiative to increase transparency and accountability in the area of government contracting and procurement.

As part of the three-day OBA institute, the Public Sector Lawyers group gathered on February 7th for an evening of reflection and discussion led by Program Chair Kate Julien. The evening began with a casual forum where VIP guests the Honourable Lise Favreau, of the Superior Court of Justice, Michael Gottheil, Executive Chair, Social Justice Tribunals Ontario, and Karen Manarin, Barrister & Solicitor shared insights from their own experiences working in the public sector.

On December 4, 2017, the Public Sector Lawyers Section of the OBA hosted a welcome reception for articling students and LPP candidates. The evening featured a talk by Janet E. Minor, Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada from 2014 to 2016 and the first lawyer from the public sector to hold that position.

On November 1, 2017, a group of public sector lawyers and attendees gathered for a luncheon program on government funded infrastructure projects. The event was chaired by Joy Hulton from the Regional Municipality of York.