Law Society of Ontario

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Court

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Justice Battista replaces Justice E. Walker, who was elevated to the Federal Court of Appeal on January 26, 2024.

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  • Justice Battista replaces Justice E. Walker, who was elevated to the Federal Court of Appeal on January 26, 2024.
  • Catharine Moore, Senior General Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada in Ottawa, is appointed an associate judge of the Federal Court.
  • This includes 103 appointments since the Honourable Arif Virani became Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on July 26, 2023.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

CISRO Executive Announcement

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TORONTO, March 14, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patrick Ballantyne as CISRO Chair.

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  • TORONTO, March 14, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patrick Ballantyne as CISRO Chair.
  • "I would like to thank Eric for his steady and professional leadership as CISRO Chair.
  • Under Eric's leadership, CISRO has invested in important activities to strengthen the organization, while pursuing initiatives in close collaboration with the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators to enhance the fair treatment of customers.
  • It is a great honour to be appointed as CISRO Chair and I look forward to working together with CISRO Members as we deliver on our Strategic Plan," said Mr. Ballantyne.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Court

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Julie L. Blackhawk, General Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada in Ottawa, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court.
  • This includes 64 appointments since the Honourable Arif Virani became Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on July 26, 2023.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Brazeau Seller Law is pleased to announce that Alexander Shaw has become a Partner of the firm

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Brazeau Seller Law, an Ottawa-based law firm, is pleased to announce that Alexander Shaw has joined the firm's partnership, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Brazeau Seller Law, an Ottawa-based law firm, is pleased to announce that Alexander Shaw has joined the firm's partnership, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Brazeau Seller Law is pleased to announce that Alexander Shaw has become a Partner of the firm.
  • In 2019, Alexander joined Brazeau Seller Law to continue his practice in Ottawa.
  • "Congratulations to Alexander on this well-earned career milestone," said Fred Seller, Founding Partner, Brazeau Seller Law.

LegalWills Approved as Participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation Program

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - LegalWills, Canada's first dedicated online Wills and estate planning platform, is proud to announce its approval as a participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation (A2I) program .

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - LegalWills, Canada's first dedicated online Wills and estate planning platform, is proud to announce its approval as a participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation (A2I) program .
  • Launched in 2021, the Law Society's Access to Innovation is a five-year pilot program that aims to create a regulatory environment for legal innovators.
  • "We are thrilled to be an authorized participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation program.
  • "We're excited to have LegalWills join the suite of A2I approved service providers," said Diana Miles, CEO of the Law Society of Ontario.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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The Honourable Monica Biringer, a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.

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  • The Honourable Monica Biringer, a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • I am confident she will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • At the time of her appointment to the Tax Court of Canada, Justice Biringer was practising tax law at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

OSC Dialogue 2023: Regulating with Purpose

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission's (OSC) signature conference, OSC Dialogue takes place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building).

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  • TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission's (OSC) signature conference, OSC Dialogue takes place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building).
  • The registration desk will open at 8:00 a.m.
    OSC Dialogue 2023: Regulating with Purpose is a full-day conference that convenes business leaders, senior regulators, and international policy experts to discuss the path forward amid the risks and opportunities posed by fast-evolving capital markets.
  • Attendance at OSC Dialogue 2023: Regulating with Purpose is eligible for IIROC and FP Canada continuing education credits and may be eligible for Law Society of Ontario and CPA Ontario substantive hours.
  • Investors are urged to check the registration of any persons or company offering an investment opportunity and to review the OSC investor materials available at http://www.osc.ca .

TRAFFIX hires Scott Goodman as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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MILTON, ON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TRAFFIX has hired Scott Goodman to fill a new role in the company, Chief People Officer (CPO).

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  • MILTON, ON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TRAFFIX has hired Scott Goodman to fill a new role in the company, Chief People Officer (CPO).
  • Mr. Goodman is tasked with maintaining and developing the people-focused culture that has been engrained in TRAFFIX since its inception in 1979.
  • "I'm very excited to continue TRAFFIX' tradition of prioritizing the human element in a field where it adds so much customer value", says Scott Goodman.
  • The TRAFFIX executive team created the role of Chief People Officer as part of its mission to become the best employer in the transportation industry.

American Aires Announces Resignation and Appointment of Director and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2021) - American Aires Inc. (CSE: WIFI) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jacinto Vieira as a Director of the Company, effective December 24, 2021 and Mr. Christoffer Guajala as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2021) - American Aires Inc. (CSE: WIFI) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jacinto Vieira as a Director of the Company, effective December 24, 2021 and Mr. Christoffer Guajala as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2022.
  • In connection with the foregoing, the Company announces the resignation of Igor Serov as Director of the Company, effective immediately, and the resignation of Yan Namer as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective Janaury 1, 2022.
  • Mr. Guajala commented, "My true passion for this technology and business started seven years ago as a wholesaler of American Aires products.
  • American Aires Inc. ("Aires") is Canadian-based nanotechnology company which has developed proprietary silicon-based microprocessors that reduce the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR).

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of the Honourable Josée Forest-Niesing

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Saturday, November 20, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Jose Forest-Niesing, Senator for Ontario:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Jose Forest-Niesing, Senator for Ontario:
    "It is with sadness that I learned today of the passing of Jose Forest-Niesing, Senator for Ontario.
  • "A proud Franco-Ontarian of Mtis heritage, Senator Forest-Niesing was called to the Ontario Bar in 1990.
  • For nearly 20 years, she ledcases through trial, in her hometown of Sudbury and other communities, specializing in family law, estate law, and employment law.
  • She was inducted into the University of Ottawa's Common Law Honour Society in 2013 and had been appointed to the Ontario Arts Council in 2018.