Submissions 2019

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Provincial Government

Bill 96, the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2017

  • May 09, 2017

The OBA provided a submission to the legislative committee considering Bill 96, the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2017, providing general comments and recommendations regarding proposed civil tools and remedies relating to human trafficking.

Aboriginal Law, Women Lawyers Forum, Child and Youth Law

Provincial Government

Proposed Regulations Relating to the Expiry of Rewards Points

  • May 02, 2017

The Consumer Law Subcommittee of the Business Law seection has provided a submission to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services on proposed regulations under Bill 47, Protecting Rewards Points Act (Consumer Protection Amendment), 2016.

Business Law

Provincial Government

Proposed Changes to the Trustee Act on Investment Powers

  • May 01, 2017

The Charity and Non-Profit Section, with input from the Trusts and Estates Section, has developed a submission proposing amendments to the Trustee Act relating to the investment powers of trustees.

Charity and Not-For-Profit Law, Trusts and Estates Law

Other

Bill 89, the Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017

  • April 06, 2017

The OBA provided a submission to the legislative committee considering Bill 89, the Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017. The Bill repeals and replaces the current Child and Family Services Act.

Aboriginal Law, Child and Youth Law

Other

Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017

  • March 30, 2017

The OBA provided a submission to the legislative committee considering Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017. The Bill amends six acts in response to the Federal Criminal Code amendments and relevant case law dealing with medical assistance in dying ("MAID").

Administrative Law, Criminal Justice, Health Law and 3 more..., Insurance Law, Privacy Law, Workers' Compensation

Provincial Government

Review of the Ontario Municipal Board

  • December 19, 2016

This submission was made as part of the Province’s review of the role and responsibilities of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in land use planning matters.

Environmental Law, Municipal Law