Law Society of Ontario Alternative Business Structures and the Legal Profession in Ontario January 30, 2015 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) is pleased to provide this update on our consideration of the issues raised by the Law Society of Upper Canada in “Alternative Business Structures and the Legal Profession in Ontario: A Discussion Paper” (the “Discussion Paper”)
Provincial Government Bill 85 – Companies Statute Law Amendment Act, 2013 April 10, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Ministry of Consumer Services (“the Ministry”) in respect of Bill 85, Companies Statute Law Amendment Act, 2013 (“Bill 85”).
Proposed Regulatory Amendments to the General Regulation (O. Reg. 98/09) of the Payday Loans Act, 2008 October 02, 2013 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed regulatory amendments to the General Regulation (O. Reg. 98/09) of the Payday Loans Act, 2008 (the “proposed amendments”).
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.