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The OBA welcomes the 2017-2018 Women Lawyers Forum Section Executive. The new executives assume their roles on August 15th, 2017. The Women Lawyers Forum executive is responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the Women Lawyers Forum section.

For several years, the Ontario Bar Association ("OBA") has advocated for modernization of our civil justice system. As I have discussed with you in our earlier meetings, this is a critical priority for our members and for me personally as the OBA President.

The WLF is seeking your input on future advocacy projects and legal issues of interest to our membership. Advocacy proposals for substantive law reform and the resolution of systemic issues in the practice of law are both welcomed and encouraged.

The province has announced measures aimed at "making housing more affordable." Lawyers should review the measures, particularly those that will have immediate or almost immediate effect, upon the of enactment of legislation.

The OBA Women Lawyers Forum is pleased to announce Shalini Konanur as its 2017 OBA Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women's Equality winner.

On behalf of the Ontario Bar Association (the “OBA”), I am writing in relation to the new Toronto courthouse (“NTC”) and our members’ continuing support for models of criminal justice that effectively address youth-specific considerations and access to justice challenges.

These outstanding members of the profession have made exceptional Contributions to the practice of law in Ontario and to the Ontario Bar Association.

OBA Institute, an award-winning continuing professional development (CPD) event for Canadian lawyers, will take place February 7-11, 2017.

Earlier today, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn announced new updates to the provincial cabinet. She named Marie-France Lalonde as the new Community Safety and Corrections Minister – a position that became vacant following David Orazietti’s recent departure.

Happy new year! I am honoured to have had the opportunity to work with such dedicated volunteers and staff in 2016. It is our combined effort and enthusiasm that helps ensure our members are heard. I look forward to continuing our important work in 2017.