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Once again the Commercial List Users’ Committee, OBA Insolvency Law Section and the OAIRP come together to present their annual educational program, retreat and reception at the Richmond Hill Golf & Country Club.

The OBA Insolvency Law Section is pleased to announce Jay A. Swartz, Esq., as its 2017 winner of the OBA Murray Klein Award of Excellence in Insolvency Law.

The CAIRP Insolvency and Restructuring Exchange is a unique opportunity for professionals from all three areas of insolvency and restructuring practice - consumer, mid-market and corporate – to network and learn together. Attendees will get the opportunity to meet and hear from trustees, lawyers, members of the judiciary, lenders and government officials as part of this exciting one-day event.

The province has announced measures aimed at "making housing more affordable." Lawyers should review the measures, particularly those that will have immediate or almost immediate effect, upon the of enactment of legislation.

On behalf of the Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”), I am writing in relation to the new Toronto courthouse (“NTC”) and our members’ continuing support for models of criminal justice that effectively address youth-specific considerations and access to justice challenges.

These outstanding members of the profession have made exceptional Contributions to the practice of law in Ontario and to the Ontario Bar Association.

OBA Institute, an award-winning continuing professional development (CPD) event for Canadian lawyers, will take place February 7-11, 2017.

Earlier today, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn announced new updates to the provincial cabinet. She named Marie-France Lalonde as the new Community Safety and Corrections Minister – a position that became vacant following David Orazietti’s recent departure.

Happy new year! I am honoured to have had the opportunity to work with such dedicated volunteers and staff in 2016. It is our combined effort and enthusiasm that helps ensure our members are heard. I look forward to continuing our important work in 2017.

OBA President David Sterns penned an article for the Toronto Star, outlining some of the efforts that could be taken immediately to help modernize Ontario’s court infrastructure. Bringing technology to Ontario’s courts is one way to help the profession practice more efficiently and help build the public’s confidence in our cherished justice system.