Modernization of Approvals – proposed regulatory amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act January 21, 2013 TheOntario Bar Association ("OBA") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the Ministry of Natural Resources (“MNR”) proposed changes to a number of regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, SO 1997, c 41 (“FWCA”).
Soil Management January 18, 2013 The Ontario Bar Association (the "OBA") Environmental Law Section appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Ministry of Environment (the "Ministry") on the proposed Draft Soil Management – a Guide for Best Management Practice, version 2 (the “BMP”) .
Financial Hardship Unlocking January 11, 2013 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed Financial Hardship unlocking regulatory amendments (the “proposal”).
The Future of Articling November 12, 2012 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) has been actively consulting with, surveying, and listening to the profession on this important issue since 2008.
Law Commission of Ontario Interim Report Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work October 24, 2012 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the Law Commission of Ontario's interim report: Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work (the "Report").
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Consultation on Modernization of the Appeals Program October 01, 2012 The issues raised in the WSIB’s consultation on modernization of the appeals system are vital to the members of the Section.
Proposed National Instrument 51-103 (the “Proposed Instrument”) October 01, 2012 This submission is made by the Business Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”) in response to the request for comments published on July 29, 2011 (the “Request for Comments”) with respect to the Proposed Instrument.
Law Society of Ontario Proposed Changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct Regarding Testamentary Documents September 24, 2012 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the invitation to consult on the proposed changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct. We are pleased with the work that has been done to address the issues raised by the Canadian Bar Association (“CBA”) on the Federation of Law Societies’ Model Code of Professional Conduct.
Proposed Changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct Regarding Testamentary Documents September 01, 2012 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the invitation to consult on the proposed changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
OBA re Professional Complaints against Assessors August 08, 2012 We are writing on behalf of an Ontario Bar Association ("OBA") working group that has been established to address the growing issues surrounding court and tribunal appointed assessors who are the subject of inappropriate complaints to their professional colleges.