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The OBA welcomes the 2016-2017 Family Law Section Executive. The new executive takes over in August 15th, 2016. The Family Law executive is responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the Family Law section.

On June 13, 2016, Premier Wynne announced significant changes to her cabinet, increasing its size from 27 to 30, moving ten ministers into new roles, and bringing in seven new members. Cabinet has four lawyers, including Yasir Naqvi as Attorney General.

On June 7, 2016 the Premier announced new “Gender Diversity Targets,” which flow from recommendations in a report commissioned by the government on Gender Diversity on Boards in Canada.

Le Prix des droits de la personne du Barreau, créé en 2013, reconnaît les contributions exceptionnelles à la défense des droits de la personne ou à la promotion de la primauté du droit aux paliers provincial, national ou international. Le prix est remis tous les deux ans à une personne qui s’est distinguée par son travail de promotion des droits de la personne et de la primauté du droit sur une longue période ou dans un acte de service exceptionnel.

The OBA Institute 2015 took place February 4-7, 2015 in Toronto and was a tremendous success.

Toronto, ON – OBA Institute kicks off today and is expected to bring more than 1500 of Ontario’s lawyers and judges to Toronto.

OBA President Orlando Da Silva joins Lorna Dueck and other guests to discuss depression and the importance of reaching out for help

Cornwall lawyer, Michele R.J. Allinotte was front and centre at the Ontario Bar Association's TECHxpo 2.0. along with co-chair Chris Jaglowitz. Read the full story as featured in the Cornwall Standard Freeholder.

The Ontario Bar Association wishes to congratulate Edward Iacobucci on being appointed Dean of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.