Reform of the Repair and Storage Liens Act April 01, 2013 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) is pleased to be able to provide advice to the Ministries of Consumer Service and Government Services (the “Ministries”) on necessary reforms to the Repair and Storage Lien Act (“RSLA”).
Revitalizing Forfeited Corporate Property January 31, 2013 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide input - from lawyers who are experts in the relevant fields - on the Ministry of Infrastructure’s (the “Ministry”) proposed framework for revitalizing forfeited corporate property (the “Framework”).
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.
CSA Review of Minimum Amount and Accredited Investor Exemptions February 29, 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 November 11, 2011 (the “Request for Comments”) with respect to the Consultation Notice.
Proposed Pre-Marketing and Marketing Amendments to Prospectus Rules (the "Proposed Amendments") February 17, 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 November 25, 2011 (the “Request for Comments”) with respect to the Proposed Amendments.
Perfecting Security Interests in Cash Collateral February 06, 2012 The OBA appreciates the opportunity to provide advice to the Government on reforming the law of cash collateral, an important initiative that we believe will both reduce costs for government and further Ontario’s Open for Business and Open Ontario initiatives.
OBCA Amendments November 01, 2011 In anticipation that there may be future opportunities to make changes to the OBCA, the OBCR and the OBCA Forms Regulation, we set out below a comprehensive list.
Bill 179, Building Families and Supporting Youth to Be Successful Act, 2011 May 16, 2011 This guide will outline the duties and obligations of directors and officers under the new Not-for-Profit Corporation’s Act, 2010 (ONCA). Below, for your input, are the proposed topics to be included in the guide for directors and officers.
Bill 160 Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 April 14, 2011 The Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on Bill 160, the Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 (“Bill 160” or “the Bill”).
Provincial Government Amending the Personal Property Security Act regarding location of debtors May 19, 2006 The OBA recommended an amendment to the Personal Property Security Act conflicts of laws provisions to address issues that arise in determining the location of the debtor.