Submissions

The Ontario Bar Association (―OBA‖) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft Aboriginal Consultation Guide for preparing a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Application (the ―Guidelines‖).

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft Third Party Processes Policy (the “Policy” or the “Draft Policy”) produced by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (“CPSO”).

Pursuant to an order of the Honourable Associate Chief Justice of Ontario, dated May 4, 2011, the OBA was appointed Amicus Curiae for the purpose of rendering assistance to the court on the meaning and scope of rule 20 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

This guide will outline the duties and obligations of directors and officers under the new Not-for-Profit Corporation’s Act, 2010 (ONCA). Below, for your input, are the proposed topics to be included in the guide for directors and officers.

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Final Report (the “Report”) of the Catastrophic Impairment Expert Panel (the “Panel”) to the Superintendent, dated April 8, 2011.

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the draft regulation regarding pension asset division on marriage breakdown (the “Draft Regulation”).

The Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on Bill 160, the Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 (“Bill 160” or “the Bill”).

We support several of the goals of this Bill, including providing opportunities for Aboriginal peoples, sustainability and job creation. Included are some suggestions to assist in more effectively achieving those goals.

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to make a submission on the proposed changes to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process as outlined in the December 23, 2010 letter by the Municipal Engineers' Association (“MEA”) to the Minister of Environment.

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the concept of an Ontario statute to combat Strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP).