OBA Advocacy Working for You – An Update June 17, 2015 Shaping and influencing policy development and legislation is an important role of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA). It is just one of the ways that the OBA serves its members and ensures they are well supported in their everyday work.
OBA Members Honoured at Law Society Awards Ceremony May 29, 2015 Many OBA members were among those honoured by The Law Society of Upper Canada at its annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding members of the legal profession on Wednesday.
Ontario Bar Association Celebrates Excellence in the Profession May 04, 2015 Some of Ontario’s Best and Brightest Lawyers Receive Provincial Awards
OBA Past President Appointed to Superior Court of Justice March 31, 2015 The OBA congratulates its past president, Paul R. Sweeny, on his recent appointment to the Superior Court of Justice. Justice Sweeny’s intellect and dedication to fairness will serve the Court well.
Alf Kwinter and Owen J.R. Smith, Q.C. to Receive Award of Excellence from the OBA March 02, 2015 The OBA Insurance Law Section is pleased to announce the 2015 Award for Excellence in Insurance Law: Alf Kwinter (Toronto) and Owen J.R. Smith, Q.C. posthumously (New Liskeard)
OBA Extends Appreciation to Members and Supporters for a Successful Institute 2015 February 27, 2015 The OBA Institute 2015 took place February 4-7, 2015 in Toronto and was a tremendous success.
OBA Institute, Canada's Largest Legal Conference, Gets Underway in Toronto February 04, 2015 Toronto, ON – OBA Institute kicks off today and is expected to bring more than 1500 of Ontario’s lawyers and judges to Toronto.
Now accepting nominations for the Insurance Law Section Annual Award of Excellence December 22, 2014 Nominations close on February 4th
OBA President featured on an episode of Context with Lorna Dueck December 09, 2014 OBA President Orlando Da Silva joins Lorna Dueck and other guests to discuss depression and the importance of reaching out for help
Civil Review Project Report November 10, 2014 The mandate of the Judicial Working Group of the Civil Review Project is to make recommendations reducing wait times on the civil list in Toronto. This report provides initial recommendations for civil long motions and begins to canvas long-term solution to reduce unacceptable delays in the litigation process.