Other Response to the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Justice Approach: Call for Comment May 31, 2019 This submission is in response to the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Justice Committee's "Review of the Law Society's Access to Justice Approach: Call for Comment"
Provincial Government FSRA Rule 2019-001: Assessments and Fees January 07, 2019 The OBA is pleased to respond to the FSRA's consultation on a new assessment and fee rule to obtain funding from the financial services sectors it regulates.
Law Society of Ontario Comments on the LSO's Options for Lawyer Licensing October 31, 2018 The OBA has responded to the LSO's Dialogue on Licensing (2018) consultation paper. The submission was prepared by the OBA Special Committee on Licensing with the input of the OBA Provincial Council.
Law Society of Ontario Law Society of Ontario Governance Task Force Call for Comment: Options for Enhanced Governance October 19, 2018 The OBA responds to the LSO's consultation on Governance, relating to the size and composition of Convocation, other considerations that will to enhance governance effectiveness, as well as the terms, term limits and terminology proposed.
Provincial Government OBA Pre-Budget Consultation Letter February 07, 2018 The OBA provides a submission to the Minister of Finance regarding pre-budget consultations with individuals and organizations throughout the province.
Provincial Government Consultation on DB Plan Funding Rules and Discharge for Plan Annuity Purchases February 01, 2018 The OBA is pleased to comment on two pension consultations. The first relates to new funding rules for defined benefit pension plans, and the second is related to discharges for plans making annuity purchases.
Law Society of Ontario President's Letter re Statement of Principles November 24, 2017 The OBA wrote to the Law Society to reiterate the OBA’s unequivocal support for the CFRL Report and to identify failures to date in the implementation of the requirement for a Statement of Principles
Provincial Government Letter to Minister of Finance regarding the Review of the Mandates of the FSCO, FST and DICO November 08, 2017 The OBA wrote to the Minister of Finance regarding next steps relating to the Final Report of the Expert Panel following the Review of the FSCO, FST and DICO.
Provincial Government Letter re: Feedback on the Implementation of the FSRA October 26, 2017 The OBA's Pensions and Benefits Law Section writes to the Ministry of Finance, in order to identify key issues for the Pension sector as the Ministry moves forward to introduce the necessary legislation to implement the (FSRA).
Provincial Government Superintendent’s Ability to Defer Approval for Annuity Purchases September 08, 2017 The OBA's Pension and Benefits Law section provides comments on the Ministry of Finance consultation regarding Superintendent consent for annuity purchases on wind-up & extended allocation of payments from the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund.