Submissions 2019

The OBA has provided a submission in response to the Ministry of Finance’s proposed amendments to the Pension Benefits Act to create a framework that would permit pension plan administrators to use electronic communications as the default method for sending documents to members and former members if they meet certain conditions.

The Municipal Law Section of the OBA provided a submission to the provincial government for consideration on the proposed new regulation and regulation changes under the Planning Act, including transition matters, related to Schedule 12 of Bill 108 – the More Homes, More Choice, Act, 2019

he Municipal Law Section of the OBA provided a submission to the provincial government for consideration on the proposed regulations under the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017

The Ontario Bar Association's Family Law Section has prepared a submission to the Ministry of the Attorney General regarding the recent passage of federal legislation, Bill C-78, and its intersection with family law in Ontario.

This submission is in response to the Ministry of the Attorney General's consultaiton on a proposed amendment to the Juries Act regarding accessibility of juror information. The OBA supports maintaining the privacy standards currently in place but enhancing the security around such privacy.

This submission is in response to the Ministry of Labour’s consultation on the proposed pay transparency reporting requirements. The OBA provides feedback on capturing compensation differences, calculating gender gaps and the establishment of a clear reporting period.

The OBA writes to the Executive Chair of Tribunals Ontario seeking a meeting and further information on issues and challenges faced by Tribunals Ontario, and the appointment of adjudicators in particular.

The OBA appreciates the opportunity to comment on proposed amendments to regulations made under the Construction Act, in particular regulations relating to Procedures, Forms, Adjudications and the General regulation.

The OBA proposes changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure that would permit service by e-mail as a valid method of service for most documents, without a party’s consent, or a court order.

The Municipal Section has made a submission on proposed changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017. The submission supports timely, just and cost-efficient decisions, while bringing attention to the need of clairty in policies and process.