One to Watch – An Update on Bill 161
In February of this year, we wrote a post about the Smarter and Stronger Justice Act (Bill 161) which was introduced late in 2019. As previously stated, this act will make changes to over 20 acts...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: A Monthly Update on Ontario Bills
We have created a monthly recap of the bills that moved through the Legislature in July. Details can be found below:
View ArticleClass Proceedings Changes in Force Today
Significant changes to Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act, 1992 take effect today, October 1, 2020.
View ArticleHouse of Bills: A Monthly Update of Ontario Bills
After their summer break, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario was officially back in session as of September 14, 2020. We thought we would provide a recap of the bills that have passed through the...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: A Monthly Update of Ontario Bills
Midway through November, we thought it a good time for a recap of those bills that moved through the legislature in its second month of the winter session. Please see below for details of bill activity...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: A Monthly Update of Ontario Bills
As of December 8th, the Legislature is officially adjourned for the holiday season. Currently, the next scheduled sitting date is set for February 16 of the new year. We wanted to provide a recap of...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
After their winter break, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario is officially back in session as of February 16, 2021. We thought we would provide a recap of the bills that passed through the Legislature...
View ArticleOne to Watch: Bill 245, Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021
Last week saw the introduction of the Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021. As its name implies, this new omnibus bill is intended to improve access to the justice system, reduce delays for...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
See below for a recap of bill activity during those days the Legislature was in session last week (February 22-25). Bill 228, Keeping Polystyrene Out of Ontario’s Lakes and Rivers Act, 2021 Second...
View ArticleWhere to Find Changes to the Ontario Family Law Forms
A reminder that the forms under the Ontario Family Law Rules have been changed to align with recent significant legislative reforms affecting divorce, separation, and parenting. The updated Family Law...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
See below for a recap of bill activity during those days the Legislature was in session last week (March 1-4). Bill 173, Ontario Day Act, 2021 Considered by Standing Committee on Regulations and...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of March 8-11. There will be no update for March 15-18, as the House was not scheduled to meet last week.* *Please note that...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of March 22-25. Bill 152, Occupational Safety and Health Day Act, 2021 Considered by Standing Committee on Social Policy, reported...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of March 29-April 1. Bill 246, Safer School Buses Act, 2021 Considered by Standing Committee on Justice Policy, reported as amended...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of April 12-15. Bill 176, Maternal Mental Health Act, 2021 Second Reading, deferred vote (April 15) Bill 238, Workplace Safety and...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of April 19-22. Bill 173, Ontario Day Act, 2021 Third Reading (April 19) Bill 176, Maternal Mental Health Act, 2021 Second Reading,...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of April 26-29. Bill 152, Occupational Safety and Health Day Act, 2021 Third Reading, carried (April 26)Royal Assent (April 27)...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of May 3-6. Bill 104, Tamil Genocide Education Week Act, 2021 Considered by Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of May 10-13. Bill 104, Tamil Genocide Education Week Act, 2021 Royal Assent (May 12) Bill 112, Lupus Awareness Day Act, 2021...
View ArticleHouse of Bills: An Update of Ontario Bills
Below, we have gathered a recap of bill activity for the sitting week of May 17-20. Bill 217, Filipino Heritage Month Act, 2021 Royal Assent (May 20) Bill 228, Keeping Polystyrene Out of Ontario’s...
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