In the Media

On behalf of the Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”), I am writing in relation to the new Toronto courthouse (“NTC”) and our members’ continuing support for models of criminal justice that effectively address youth-specific considerations and access to justice challenges.

A Globe and Mail article highlights the CBA's call for Ottawa to preserve preliminary inquiries.

OBA President David Sterns penned an article for the Toronto Star, outlining some of the efforts that could be taken immediately to help modernize Ontario’s court infrastructure. Bringing technology to Ontario’s courts is one way to help the profession practice more efficiently and help build the public’s confidence in our cherished justice system.

The Roundtable of Diversity Associations (RODA) held its sixth annual diversity soirée in partnership with the OBA on Tuesday, November 29th . The event featured a keynote address by Ontario’s Attorney General Yasir Naqvi. The Law Times was there and captured some great photos from the event.

A Law Times article highlights the OBA’s submission regarding the Pathways Pilot Project and Law Practice Program, which recommended the completion of the pilot’s five year run to allow for further examination of the articling alternative.

In a National Post article, OBA President David Sterns discusses the difficulties with Ontario’s largely paper-based justice system and presses for the implementation of technology.

Geza Banfai, recipient of the 2016 OBA Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law, has been featured in the Daily Commercial News following his award win.

In an interview with Law Times, David Sterns says pushing for court reform and the digitization of the courts will be at the top of his agenda during his term as OBA president.

In a recent Canadian Press article on new Attorney General Yasir Naqvi’s intent to modernize the justice system, OBA President David Sterns is quoted on the use of technology in the courts.

A recent Law Times article reports on the impact of judicial vacancies on the court system, and quotes OBA President Ed Upenieks as saying “It impacts on the whole system. When you have delays, justice delayed is justice denied.”