Law Society Ontario / Barreau de l'Ontario
Registration:
29
of
31
(2023-12-08
to
2024-01-01)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-23 - with respect to the impact of the provision of paralegal and legal services in the province of Ontario.
- Reforms to the Criminal Code to implement rules related to the search of law offices.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Sections 237.3 and 237.4 of the Income Tax Act which expand the mandatory disclosure rules regarding reportable and notifiable transactions.
Policies or Program
- Changes to banking procedures related to cheque imaging.
- Changes to policies or programs that may impact the Ontario Legal Aid program.
- Family Law court reform to facilitate greater access to justice.
- Internal trade policy relating to legal services delivered in Canada.
- International trade policy related to legal services performed in Ontario and Canada
- Transportation Metrolinx Project - its impact on Osgoode Hall as a heritage site.
Regulation
- Regulations enacted pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act as it pertains to the regulation of the legal profession.
- The regulation of immigration consultants in the province of Ontario and its impact on the independence of the legal profession.