Up-to-date Sector Information

The Government of Ontario has made regulatory amendments under the Business Corporations Act, Corporations Act, Co-operative Corporations Act and Condominium Act, 1998 and a new regulation under the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act that extend the effective period of temporary legislative provisions permitting corporations governed under these statutes to call and hold meetings virtually, as applicable, notwithstanding certain restrictions or requirements. The effective period of these temporary legislative provisions has now been extended to end on September 30, 2022. Over the course of the pandemic, the OBA has consistently advocated for the government to ensure that rules and regulations governing required meetings be amended to allow meetings to proceed virtually. This latest announcement is consistent with the OBA’s efforts.

The Judicial Appointments Advisory Committees (JAAC) has advised it is inviting applications for a bilingual judicial position in Elliot Lake. 

The government has released the regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations regarding implementation of proof of vaccination requirements, which take effect on September 22, 2021. The government has said an enhanced vaccine certificate and verification app will be available by October 22, 2021. Ontario’s proof of vaccination guidance will be updated to reflect the new processes. For more information, please refer to the government News Release.

The Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee (JAAC) has advised it is inviting applications for a judicial position in North Bay and one in Sudbury.  These appointments involve presiding over criminal and family law matters and also involves travel within the regional boundaries and elsewhere in the province of Ontario, as assigned by the Regional Senior Justice and/or the Chief Justice.

The three Chief Justices from Ontario's courts have issued the following joint statement: Thursday, September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that serves as a significant reminder of the tragic consequences of the residential school system and its ongoing impact on Indigenous peoples across Canada. It calls on us to honour survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that we continue to acknowledge these experiences as part of the reconciliation process. Read more...

OBA President Karen Perron attended Ontario’s annual Opening of the Courts Ceremony on September 14, 2021. For more about the event, see remarks of Ontario’s three chief justices: The Honourable George Strathy, The Honourable Geoffrey Morawetz, and The Honourable Lise Maisonneuve.  

The province has filed amendments to the regulation regarding Rules for Areas at Step 3 and the Roadmap Exit Step, to add provisions relating to compliance with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, or by a medical officer of health after consultation with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, in relation to a COVID-19 vaccination policy.

The Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee (JAAC) has advised it is inviting applications for a judicial position in St. Catharines.

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has advised that on October 19, 2021 the new Ontario Business Registry System will launch and the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 will be proclaimed into force.

The Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) has advised that, effective August 9, the changes outlined below will be made to the Justice Services Online (JSO) platform. The OBA continues to meet with MAG and the Courts to advocate for improvements to the JSO. Any members with suggestions or feedback for improving the JSO are invited to email advocacy@oba.org.