Ontario Bar Association mourns the passing of Jim Flaherty April 10, 2014 Statement by Pascale Daigneault, president of the Ontario Bar Association: We, at the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), are extremely saddened by the passing of our friend Jim Flaherty.
OBA position on non-discrimination in legal education noted in Toronto Star April 10, 2014 A Toronto Star’s looks at the debate today by the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Convocation on whether Trinity Western University’s planned law school should be accredited.
Ontario needs organ donors to register: from Waterloo Region Record April 07, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association’s partnership with the Trillium Gift of Life Network in support of organ donation was noted in a story in the Waterloo Region Record.
OBA President urges people to Make A Power of Attorney: Hamilton Spectator April 07, 2014 The new partnership between the Ontario Bar Association and the Trillium Gift of Life Network in support of organ donation was covered by the Hamilton Spectator.
Lawyers figure prominently in Ontario cabinet mini-shuffle April 04, 2014 The resignation of Linda Jeffrey, minister of municipal affairs and housing, clearing the way for her to run for mayor of Brampton, sparked a cabinet mini-shuffle last week, one in which lawyers figured prominently.
CBC News: How a death gives life April 02, 2014 OBA President Pascale Daigneault discusses Make a POA month on CBC News.
Statement from the Ontario Bar Association regarding the recent shooting at the Brampton Courthouse April 02, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association extends its deep appreciation and wishes for a speedy recovery to Constable Mike Klarenbeek of Peel Regional Police, who was shot while on duty providing security at the at the A. Grenville and William Davis Court in Brampton.
A powerful and emotional story April 02, 2014 Malcolm Higgins, a retired police officer, hockey dad, and lead singer in an AC/DC cover band, was killed in a car accident five years ago.
Ontario Bar Association and Trillium Gift of Life Network Partner for Beadonor Month April 02, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) are encouraging Ontarians to register consent for organ and tissue donation this April, and to make a Power of Attorney to ensure that health related wishes are honoured.
Ontario Bar Association position on non-discrimination in legal education noted in Law Times March 31, 2014 The issue of accreditation of Trinity Western University’s proposed law school is examined in a story by writer Charlotte Santry in the current issue of the Law Times.