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The OBA congratulates Past President Orlando Da Silva, one of the recipients of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation’s 2016 Transforming Lives Awards.

Today the Ministry of the Attorney General announced an expansion of the small claims court online filing service. All small claims up to $25,000 can now be filed online through an around-the-clock service, including both liquidated and non-liquidated claims.

The OBA International Law Section is pleased to announce Elo Tulving-Blais as the winner of this year’s Award of Excellence in International Law.

Last night, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) recognized outstanding members who have made significant contributions to the practices of law in Ontario.

Events are scattered across the country today and for the next month to commemorate the April 17, 1982 signing of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

As you may be aware, Court Services Division (CSD) is committed to modernizing practice areas to support accessible, fair, timely and effective justice services. As a result and in a continued effort to improve service to clients, I am pleased to advise that a vetting station will be implemented effective April 11, 2016 in the civil and family intake office with the Superior Court of Justice at 393 University Avenue.

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Ontario Bar Association member Lauren Rachlin on March 18, 2016.

The Law Society Human Rights Award, established in 2013, recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of human rights and/or the promotion of the rule of law provincially, nationally or internationally. The award is granted every two years to an individual who has demonstrated devotion to the advancement of human rights and the rule of law over a long term or a single outstanding act of service.

The Ministry of the Attorney General has launched a new pilot program that gives survivors of sexual assault access to free legal advice any time after the incident , regardless of how much time has passed. The pilot will be available to survivors living in the City of Toronto, the City of Ottawa , and the District of Thunder Bay later this spring.

Past OBA President Orlando Da Silva, LSM will receive a Law Society Medal for his work to bring mental health issues to the forefront of the legal profession.