Thursday, February 5

Ontario Legal Conference: Construction Law

Every model of project delivery in the construction industry presents a unique set of challenges for construction and infrastructure lawyers. Join your peers and our experienced faculty for an in-depth discussion on the distinct features, types of schedules, and key requirements for the following project delivery models: progressive design-build (PDB), integrated project delivery (IPD) and public-private partnership (P3).

Whether you are new or experienced counsel, register now to ensure you are up to speed on the latest industry developments.

Member $299 · Non-Member $399 · Student $149

• Agenda event_note
  9:00am

  Welcome & Opening Remarks

  9:05am

  Key Features of the Various Project Delivery Models

  Jeff Scorgie, WeirFoulds LLP

  • Trends in traditional and collaborative project delivery models
  • Risk allocation and developing dispute resolution procedures
  • Negotiation in collaborative versus traditional project delivery models

  9:55am

  Risk and Claim Management

  Patricia Joseph, Infrastructure Ontario

  • Dispute resolution provisions for collaborative project models
  • Ongoing risk monitoring and decision tracking best practices
  • Practical strategies for the front-end lawyer and the litigator

  10:45am

  Inter-Sections Networking Break

  11:00am

  ADR in Collaborative Construction Methods

  Paul Conrad, Construct Legal (Canada)
  Chad Kopach, Blaney McMurtry LLP
  Alyssa Shivji, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

  • Emerging trends in ADR and contract disputes resolution
  • How ADR is used in the context of progressive delivery models

  11:40am

  Your Essential Update on Construction Act Amendments

  Ted Betts, Gowling WLG

  • Impact on lien claims
  • Mandatory annual release of holdback
  • Ramifications of the changes for ongoing projects
  • What the Caledon decision means for transition provisions

  12:20pm

  Questions and Concluding Remarks

  12:30pm

  Inter-Sections Networking Lunch

Ontario Legal Conference: Aboriginal Law

Program Chair: Wendy Parkes, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, Lakehead University

Hear from experienced practitioners about the emerging issues, recent cases, and key ideas that are impacting the practice of Aboriginal Law in Ontario and across Canada. Ensure you are up-to-speed with this critical case law and policy update.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn about important legal developments and gain insightful advice to implement in your practice.

Member $299 · Non-Member $399 · Student $149

• Agenda event_note
  9:00am

  Welcome & Opening Remarks

  9:05am

  The UN Declaration in Canadian Jurisprudence: Analyzing Key Supreme Court Decisions

  9:35 am

  Indigenous-Crown Relations: The Cowichan Case and Other Significant Rulings You Need to Know

  10:15 am

  Networking Break

  10:35 am

  Treaty Interpretation and Limitation Periods: Insights from Restoule, Shot Both Sides, and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation Cases

  11:20am

  Questions and Closing Remarks

  11:30pm

  Program Concludes

Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law

Program Chairs: Jonathan Nehmetallah, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Meredith Baker, TMA Law, Denisa Mertiri, Ontario Power Generation, and Matthew Lakatos-Hayward, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Back by popular demand, this flagship event in the OBA’s municipal, planning, and environmental law calendar will provide the insights, advice, and expertise you need to master these evolving legal areas. From recent developments and critical case law to key issues and practice challenges, hear from leading Ontario professionals as they share best practices and updates to help you navigate the critical issues you face daily whether you are in private or public practice.

Member $695 · Non-Member $1049 · Student $250

• Agenda event_note

  All Attendees

  12:30 pm

  Inter-Sections Networking Lunch

  1:30 pm

  Welcome and Opening Remarks

  1:35 pm

  Your Strategic Guide to Advocacy before the Ontario Land Tribunal

  William Middleton, Vice-Chair, Ontario Land Tribunal

  A can’t-miss opportunity to elevate your practice and get valuable insights directly from the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and highly experienced practitioners, on effective advocacy in environmental and municipal/planning law appeals before the OLT.

  2:45 pm

  Impact of Bill 185 on Judicial Review Challenge

  How have judicial review proceedings been affected by the sweeping changes in Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024? Sharpen your legal toolkit on appeals rights respecting zoning by-law and official plan amendments with this session. 

  Municipal & Planning

  Environmental Case Law Update

  Ramani Nadarajah, Canadian Environmental Law Association

  Ensure you are up-to-date on the most important cases in environmental law from the past year, and equipped with the insights you need to effectively represent your clients.

  Environmental

  3:30 pm

  Inter-Sections Networking Break

  3:50 pm

  Practical Insights for Drafting Heritage Designation By-Laws

  What are the crucial rules and requirements for listing and designating heritage properties? Get practical drafting strategies as our panel of experienced practitioners examine this legal process.

  Municipal & Planning

  Navigating the Complexities of Environmental Civil Litigation

  Explore key developments and practical guidance for navigating environmental disputes in the civil context, including:

  • Updates to the Rules of Civil Procedure for environmental litigators;
  • Expert evidence essentials;
  • Complexities of multi-party disputes; and
  • Alternative dispute resolution strategies tailored to environmental disputes

  Environmental

  4:30 pm

  Case Law Update: The Latest in Municipal Law

  Jody Johnson, Halton Region

  This ever-popular annual review will bring you up to speed on the latest in municipal case law. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the most important decisions of the past year and how they apply in your practice.

  Municipal & Planning

  5:00 pm

  Inter-Sections Networking Reception