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Exploring an online Administrative Monetary Penalty System for infractions of provincial statutes and municipal by-laws in Ontario

  • May 05, 2015

The Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Ministry of the Attorney General’s consultation paper “Exploring an online Administrative Monetary Penalty System for infractions of provincial statutes and municipal by-laws in Ontario” (“the Consultation Paper”).

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Simplified Procedures for Small Estates in Ontario

  • March 28, 2015

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on issues raised in the Law Commission of Ontario (“LCO”) consultation paper on “Simplified Procedures for Small Estates in Ontario” (the “Consultation Paper”).

Trusts and Estates Law

Law Society of Ontario

Alternative Business Structures and the Legal Profession in Ontario

  • January 30, 2015

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) is pleased to provide this update on our consideration of the issues raised by the Law Society of Upper Canada in “Alternative Business Structures and the Legal Profession in Ontario: A Discussion Paper” (the “Discussion Paper”)

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Managing the Beneficiary Designations of Incapable Persons

  • August 31, 2013

The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Trusts and Estates Section appreciates the opportunity to provide advice to government on ways to remedy this increasingly critical problem, clarify the legislation and ensure that Ontario’s regime is in keeping with modern practices.

Family Law, Trusts and Estates Law

Unclaimed Intangible Property Trusts and Estates Issues

  • May 01, 2013

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed Unclaimed Intangible Property (“UIP”) regime. This submission was prepared by our Estates and Trusts Section. As the policy is further developed and implementing legislation is drafted...

Trusts and Estates Law

Law Society of Ontario

Proposed Changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct Regarding Testamentary Documents

  • September 24, 2012

The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the invitation to consult on the proposed changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct. We are pleased with the work that has been done to address the issues raised by the Canadian Bar Association (“CBA”) on the Federation of Law Societies’ Model Code of Professional Conduct.

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