Submissions and Legislative Updates

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed Unclaimed Intangible Property (“UIP”) regime. This submission was prepared by our Estates and Trusts Section. As the policy is further developed and implementing legislation is drafted...

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the invitation to consult on the proposed changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct. We are pleased with the work that has been done to address the issues raised by the Canadian Bar Association (“CBA”) on the Federation of Law Societies’ Model Code of Professional Conduct.

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the invitation to consult on the proposed changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct.

In the spring of 2010, the OBA and the Ministry of the Attorney General (“MAG”) exchanged correspondence on Ontario’s bonding requirements for estate trustees.