Provincial Government Limited Partnerships Act March 14, 2018 The Ontario Bar Association has prepared recommendations to implement reforms to the Limited Partnerships Act, necessary to modernize limited partnership law in the Province and assist in not losing business in this area to other jurisdictions.
Provincial Government Ontario Regulations to be made under the Construction Lien Act March 14, 2018 The OBA's Construction and Infrastructure Law section responds to several draft regulations posted by the Ministry of the Attorney General that support the amended Construction Lien Act
Provincial Government Bill 175, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018 March 01, 2018 The OBA is pleased to provide comments to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy in respect of Bill 175, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018.
Provincial Government OBA Pre-Budget Consultation Letter February 07, 2018 The OBA provides a submission to the Minister of Finance regarding pre-budget consultations with individuals and organizations throughout the province.
Provincial Government Consultation on DB Plan Funding Rules and Discharge for Plan Annuity Purchases February 01, 2018 The OBA is pleased to comment on two pension consultations. The first relates to new funding rules for defined benefit pension plans, and the second is related to discharges for plans making annuity purchases.
Provincial Government OBA Submission on Inclusionary Zoning Regulation Proposal February 01, 2018 The Ontario Bar Association is pleased to provide comments on regulations proposed to effect an inclusionary zoning framework, introduced into the Planning Act by Bill 7, the Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016.
Provincial Government OBA Submission on Bill 139 Transitional Regulations January 21, 2018 The Ontario Bar Association has prepared recommendations respecting transitional regulations proposed under Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017.
Provincial Government Bill 177, the Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017 December 07, 2017 The OBA makes this submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs in respect of Bill 177 regarding amendments to child support for adult children under the Family Law Act.
Law Society of Ontario President's Letter re Statement of Principles November 24, 2017 The OBA wrote to the Law Society to reiterate the OBA’s unequivocal support for the CFRL Report and to identify failures to date in the implementation of the requirement for a Statement of Principles
Provincial Government Bill 166, Strengthening Protection for Ontario Consumers Act, 2017 November 17, 2017 The OBA makes this submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy in respect of Bill 166 which, if passed, would make significant changes to Ontario's legislative schemes with respect to new homes and ticket sales, in particular.