Law Society of Ontario Delivery of legal services by Civil Society Organizations (“CSOs”) September 08, 2017 The OBA responds to the Law Society Alternative Business Structures Working Group Interim Report with respect to the provision of legal services by Civil Society Organizations.
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.
Provincial Government Facilitating the Payment and Administration of the Land Transfer Tax September 08, 2017 The OBA Taxation section and the CBA/Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Joint Committee on Taxation prepared submissions on “Facilitating the Payment and Administration of the Land Transfer Tax under Section 3 of the Land Transfer Tax Act.”
Provincial Government Regulations under the Charities Accounting Act regarding Compensation of Directors of Charities August 29, 2017 The Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Executive comments on a regulation proposed by the Public Guardian and Trustee under the Charities Accounting Act permitting incorporated charities to pay directors for goods and services under certain conditions.
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 Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 July 21, 2017 The OBA prepared a submission on Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, for the Legislative Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, providing recommendations where additional legislative clarity is warranted.
Provincial Government OBA Letter to CJ Smith re Authorities in Civil Proceedings July 17, 2017 The OBA recommends several changes that the Courts of Ontario can adopt by way of practice direction regarding books of authorities that will reduce costs of litigation, reduce waste/environmental impact, and streamline service/filing.
Provincial Government OBA Citizenship and Immigration Law section letter regarding suspension of refugee and immigration legal aid services June 27, 2017 The Citizenship and Immigration Law Section wrote to the Minister of the Attorney General about concerns regarding the suspension of refugee and immigration legal aid services.
Provincial Government Updated Recommendations to Amend the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 June 23, 2017 The OBA appreciates the opportunity to comment on potential amendments to the Wishart Act, including the Business Law Advisory Council's Fall and May Recommendations, the OBA's previous submissions, and provide further recommendations.
Provincial Government Proposed Amendments to Ontario Regulation 909: Administrative Penalties and Special Orders June 12, 2017 The OBA Pension and Benefits Law section made submissions on two regulatory proposals under Regulation 909 of the Pension Benefits Act (PBA). One proposal relates to administrative penalties, and the second to special orders by the Superientendent.