Other Rule for the Disclosure of Partial Settlements June 30, 2023 The OBA supports an amendment to the Rules of Civil Procedure, which provides for a Rule to address the disclosure of partial settlements.
Provincial Government Submission re: Proposed Expansion of the Dispute Resolution Officer Program to the Ontario Court of Justice May 26, 2023 The OBA provided a submission to the Ontario Court of Justice’s (OCJ) Advisory Committee on Family Law and the Office of the Chief Justice of the OCJ proposing the expansion of the Dispute Resolution Officer Program to domestic family law matters in the provincial courts.
Provincial Government Input into the Licence Appeal Tribunal’s Common Rules of Practice and Procedure May 23, 2023 Submission to the Licence Appeal Tribunal on Rules 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 24 of the Common Rules of Practice & Procedure.
Other Bill 102 – Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023 May 17, 2023 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on Bill 102- Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023. As This submission was jointly prepared by members of the OBA’s Criminal Justice and Insurance sections, which include lawyers who practice in every region of Ontario. Members of these sections represent a wide range of clients within the Insurance and Criminal bars and have significant expertise and experience.
Other Proposed Amendment to Rule 6.1.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure May 03, 2023 Proactive submission to the Bifurcation Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee regarding a proposed amendment to Rule 6.1.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Provincial Government Consumer Protection Modernization: NOSIs April 27, 2023 Modernization of the Consumer Protection Act should include amendments to the PPSA to ensure consistency and alignment, and avoid the exploitation of potential loopholes.
Other Presumptive Mode of Proceedings: OBA Submission in response to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Guidelines to Determine the Mode of Proceeding April 21, 2023 The Ontario SCJ asked the OBA for input into its Guidelines to Determine the Mode of Proceeding in Civil, Family, Criminal and Small Claims Court. We received a range of perspectives from expert lawyers across multiple practice areas and all regions of the province.
Provincial Government OBA Submission to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario regarding the Proposed Information (“IT”) Risk Management Guidance April 13, 2023 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide this proactive submission to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“FSRA”) on the Proposed Information Technology “IT” Risk Management Guidance (“Guidance”).
Provincial Government OBA Submission to the Licence Appeal Tribunal regarding Rules 8,9,10,14 and 16 of the Common Rules of Practice & Procedure February 21, 2023 The Ontario Bar Association’s (“OBA”) submission to the Licence Appeal Tribunal regarding Rules 8, 9, 10, 14 and 16 of the Common Rules of Practice & Procedure was prepared by the Insurance Law Section of the OBA.
Provincial Government OBA Submission on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal’s New Pre-Hearing Process coming in 2023 January 13, 2023 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide this proactive submission to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) on the proposed changes to the pre-hearing process.