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 Land Transfer Tax Act record-keeping obligations March 23, 2018 The OBA writes to the Ministry of Finance ("MOF") seeking clarification on the record-keeping regime MOF has implemented as part of the recent changes to the Land Transfer Tax / Non-Resident Speculation Tax (LTT/NRST) regime in Ontario.
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.
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 Bill 166, Strengthening Protection for Ontario Consumers Act, 2017 November 17, 2017 The OBA makes this submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy in respect of Bill 166 which, if passed, would make significant changes to Ontario's legislative schemes with respect to new homes and ticket sales, in particular.
Provincial Government Standard Lease Template Consultation October 27, 2017 This submission responds to a consultation by the Ministry of Housing following amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 permitting the Minister to make regulations prescribing a standard lease template.
Provincial Government Bill 142 - Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017 August 15, 2017 This submission provides comments to the Ministry of the Attorney General regarding Bill 142, the Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017. Focusing on new prompt payment and adjudication measures, it covers definitions, holdbacks and other matters.
Provincial Government OBA Real Property Law section letter following up on recent Land Transfer Tax Act Measures May 30, 2017 Following the introduction of Bill 134, the Real Property Law Section wrote to the Minister of Finance to comment on the implementation various Land Transfer Tax Act measures, including provisions relating to the non-Resident Specualtion Tax (NRST).
Provincial Government OBA Real Property Law section letter regarding recent Land Transfer Tax Act Measures May 18, 2017 The Real Property Law Section wrote to the Minister of Finance about potential concerns with measures under the Land Transfer Tax Act, and in particular, the obligations of lawyers with regards to the non-resident speculation tax (NRST).