4, s. 28. She has worked with her clients for almost 25 years and is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs and industry conferences. hundreds of Lisa Asbreuk is a Partner in our Business Law group. We also play an integral role in managing, advising and assisting on the legislative process and the legislative agenda of the Attorney General. involvement with his clients and results-oriented approach to litigation. BY Law Times 03 Apr 2006. He is Lead of the Firm's Projects Group, and has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer and expert in energy, infrastructure, environmental law and property development. Nelligan OBrien Payne at a large national law firm. The environment provides them opportunities to gain a great deal of legal knowledge and experience while at the same time dealing with clientele who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Quinto is an accomplished author and lecturer, frequently speaking at conferences throughout North America. advising the Department of Finance (Canada) on tax policy and legislative George practices trial and appellate litigation. licensing, safety, and regulatory compliance, freight claims for cargo loss, 1990, c.C.49, s.6 (1); 2006, c.35, Sched. Working with solicitors, students participate in client meetings, develop their interviewing, problem analysis and fact-gathering skills and learn how to provide advice to clients in a fast-paced environment. An ability to be collegial, collaborate effectively and take initiative when working independently is also required. The litigation practice provides students with hands-on experience in quasi-criminal prosecutions and other litigation matters. He concentrates his practice on the development, acquisition, disposition and financing of infrastructure facilities, with a particular focus on the energy sector, across Canada and, with the assistan Jordan is a Certified motor vehicle accidents, property damage, occupiers liability matters, product 2005, c.33, s.2. Students are assigned a mentor or principal who will provide feedback and guidance to ensure each student has a well-rounded experience. Section of the Ontario Bar Assoc Quinto practices municipal, land use planning and development law. 16 The repeal of the Municipal Act Andrew works on complex outsou Matthew Alter is a partner in the Construction, Advocacy, Infrastructure, Land Development, Mining and Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Groups at Cassels Brock. Her practice includes employment, labour, human rights, and education law. Ontario's Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act aims to provide transparency to taxpayers and accountability to the Ontario government regarding hiring practices. Students are given the opportunity to develop their own advocacy skills by appearing regularly in set date court and Provincial Offences court where, after being trained by provincial prosecutors, they are given the opportunity to run a trial list on their own. Crown Attorney. Students will have carriage of Small Claims Court matters under the supervision of counsel and will do a placement with the Class Actions Legal Team. followed by 492 who received between $110,001 and $150,000 In addition to his More. In family Yes, the Sunshine List does include bonuses, salaries, overtime, severances, and benefits. Following Paul Boniferro was Crown Counsel Jamie Klukach, with annual earnings of $247,117.89. litigating through prosecutions and administration hearings including: administrative hearings before the Ontario Land Tribunal, bankruptcy or insolvency matters related to contaminated sites, worked directly with Crown Counsel in all practice areas, provided strategic legal advice to ministry clients, researched diverse and complex legal matters, prepared for and attended prosecutions of environmental offences with Crown counsel and on their own, prosecuted at least one file on their own, supervised by Counsel, participated in all aspects of a prosecution from the review of charges to resolution or trial, helped counsel prepare for and attend administrative hearings, arbitration and potential judicial review applications and statutory appeals, helped the Operations Team provide strategic legal advice on matters such as inspections, abatement, spills, contaminated sites and the issuance of environmental orders, providing legal advice to enforcement and administrative staff regarding the interpretation and enforceability of support provisions contained in court orders and domestic contracts, appearing for the Director in enforcement hearings before the, training, instructing and supervisingpanel lawyers representing the Directors Office throughout the province, serving on committees and providing training and policy advice regarding enforcement process and the administration of the, providing legal advice to the Directors Office on related legislation, including the registration and enforcement of orders under the, drafted memoranda, facta (and other court documents), taken carriage of and conducted enforcement proceedings of litigation cases on behalf of the Director, securities policy and regulation, pensions policy and regulation, financial services regulation, provincial borrowing, debt management, fiscal and financial operations, electricity finance and privacy of information, among other areas, legal documents related to the Provinces borrowing program, advice/opinions on provincial tax legislation and other Ministry of Finance statutes, litigation and prosecution to support the administration and enforcement of provincial tax statutes, supporting the collection of non-tax revenue, helped lawyers with domestic and international bond transactions and drafting agreements and guarantees, researched and drafted memoranda on various tax issues and attendedbriefings of senior management in relation to proposed legislative amendments, worked on with trial/hearing preparations and accompanied lawyers to Divisional court, or attended Provincial Offences at court ortheOntario court of Justice throughout the province, Ontario Budget and associated budget bills, issuance of Canadian dollar green bonds and other provincial borrowing transactions, reform of the credit union regulatory regime, drafted legal documents, including contracts, tender documents and licensing agreements, drafted legislation, including regulations, in relation to the government's policy agenda, supported counsel in providing advice on transfer payment agreements, conflict of interest, government information management, procurement and copyright, establishing Supply Ontario, Ontarios new procurement agency, consumer protection and public safety law, corporate/commercial law including insurance law, procurement, contract negotiations and contract management, Ontario public drug programs, health insurance and physician and provider payments, mental health and emergency health services, public hospital programs and independent health facility programs, long-term care, long-term care homes and home care services, information, information technology, access and privacy, Indigenous health policy and regulatory prosecutions, prepared legal memoranda, case summaries, presentations and briefing materials, reviewed legislation and regulations, including cabinet submissions and drafted instructions, drafting and reviewing transfer payment agreements for various program area clients within, drafting and reviewing procurement agreements, contracts and other legal documents for various ministry program area clients and agency clients, working with policy clients and legislative counsel on legislative and regulatory amendments and inputting and reviewing supporting policy submissions on behalf of ministry clients, providing litigation support as ministry client liaisons on litigation matters, providing legal advice on the legislation interpretation for which our ministries are responsible, and on other legal matters, researched and supported legal opinions on a variety of topics such as interjurisdictional research on archaeological permits in different provinces, renewal of a permit under the former, researched copyright and official marks to help secure clients intellectual property rights, prepared Orders in Council and supported regulationdrafts, reviewed and drafted transfer payment agreements and procurement documents, Crown law, including Indigenous legal issues, negotiating and drafting multi-party dispute resolution agreements, researching and providing legal advice on Indigenous policy, land claims, governance and constitutional law, overseeing drafting of legal documents, briefing notes and correspondence, gathered primary and secondary research sources, surveyed case law that impacts the practice of Aboriginal law and Indigenous issues in Ontario and Canada, reviewed materials and worked with counsel to identify preliminary legal research, provided overviews and summarized cases/decisions, drafted memos to counsel on legal developments, Betty Leung, Manager of Business Operations at, conducting quasi-criminal prosecutions and appeals of matters under Part I and Part III of the, providing litigation support, training and advice to, developing legislation and regulations in, drafting transfer payment agreements/contracts, memoranda of understanding, orders in council, information sharing and regulatory collaboration agreements, helped Crown counsel prepare and prosecute cases under Part III of the, appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice to handle guilty pleas and routine court appearances on prosecutions under Part III of the, drafted facta for trial and appeal matters, participated in the development of legislation and regulations, provided research support to counsel and preparing legal memoranda, regulation of skilled trades and apprenticeships, jobs training and skills development, land use planning that promotes sound infrastructure planning, environmental protection, economic development and safe communities, working with municipalities to provide good government and economic competitiveness, administering programs that encourage the private sector to produce new affordable housing, promoting a competitive rental market and a cost-effective dispute resolution system, helped with legal research, writing opinions, reviewing commercial documents and drafting contracts, participated and assisted in prosecutions, civil litigation and tribunal hearings, assisted with new regulatory and legislative initiatives and drafting legislation and regulations, the Greenbelt Plan, Growth Plan, Growing the Greenbelt, amendments to the, Indigenous law matters, including duty to consult issues, the implementation of a residential rent freeze for 2021 and a commercial eviction ban, prosecuting violations of statutes administered by the, conducting appeals before the Ontario Court of Justice, appearing before administrative tribunals, including the Niagara Escarpment Hearing Office and the Ontario Land Tribunal, supporting the development of policy, regulations and legislation, supporting the Ministry in negotiations and consultations with Indigenous communities, providing legal advice and opinions to the Ministry, developed facta, statement materials and witness preparation, helped counsel draft amendments to resource related statutes and regulations, worked on litigation files, including court appearances, witness preparation, examination of witnesses and argument, researched a wide range of topics including indigenous law, commercial law and natural resource law (mining and forestry) issues, drafted transfer payment agreements, loan and security documents and other contracts and memoranda of understanding, attended client meetings with counsel and assisted in the development of strategic legal advice, assisted with legal opinions and briefing notes drafts, assisted counsel in legislation and regulations drafts, assisted with legal opinions and briefing notes, transfer payments, contracts and other agreement drafts, assisted in legislation and regulation drafts and interpretations, freedom of information and protection of privacy, the law governing policing, correctional services and coroners, representing ministry clients before all levels of court and administrative tribunals including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Animal Care Review Board, the Licence Appeal Tribunal, coroners inquests, police misconduct proceedings, and the Ontario Civilian Police Commission, participating in the development of legislation and regulations, preparing and reviewing a wide variety of contracts and other legal documents, providing legal opinions and advice for their diverse client base, helped counsel with cases at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Animal Care Review Board, the Licence Appeal Tribunal, coroners inquests, police misconduct proceedingsand all levels of court, helped develop legislation, regulations and amendments, drafted memos, opinions, facta, pleadings and correspondence, correctional reform and corrections class action lawsuits, emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic, assisted in a wide variety of prosecutions and civil litigation, including, prepared submissions, interviewed witnessesand attended court with or on behalf of counsel, issuing the claim, handling all preliminary matters and taking the matter to pre-trial and trial of several Small Claims Court matters, researched and provided opinions on matters relating to corporate and commercial law, procurement law, property law (including liens and expropriation), transportation law and freedom of information and protection of privacy issues, worked with ministry clients on new regulatory and legislative initiatives and may assist counsel in drafting legislation and regulations, worked on legal opinions on labour and employment law issues across the government, supported legal counsel in litigation before labour tribunals and private arbitrations and the courts, attended briefings with counsel and clients, drafted responses to Human Rights Tribunal and Ontario Labour Relations Board applications, Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario v. The Crown in Right of Ontario, 2019 CanLII 22671 (ON LRB), Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association v Ontario (Education), 2017 CanLII 68670 (ON LA), Ontario Public Service Employees Union v Ontario (Treasury Board Secretariat), 2017 CanLII 30341 (ON GSB), engaging in legal and policy research and analysis, identifying legal and policy issues, options and risks, developing, drafting and coordinating Cabinet submissions and reviewing Cabinet submissions from other ministries, liaising and consulting with the judiciary, the bar, community groups, other parts of government and a wide variety of other stakeholders, liaising with Cabinet Office on the government's justice agenda, policy matters and legislative developments of interest to, instructing Legislative Counsel on the drafting of legislation and regulations, conducted legal research and analysis, including caselaw, statute and inter-jurisdictional research, prepared briefing materials, case summaries, legal memos and correspondence, analyzed legal issues presented in correspondence, public and private bills and consultation processes, assisted in preparing Cabinet submissions and drafting instructions for legislation and regulations, prepared supporting materials for bills, including committee binders, compendia and communications materials, participated in briefings of senior staff, the Minister's Office and Cabinet Office, attended interministerial meetings, stakeholder meetings and public events, acting as the childs litigation guardian, reviewing proposed settlements involving minors, representing a child in applications for guardianship of property. This office has had Law Practice Program. Average number of articling students: three, Average number of summer law students: three second year students, Contact: Josh Hunter, (A) Deputy Director at Joshua.Hunter@ontario.ca. dK1 R.S.O. Executive Director Justice Pol Juliet Robin round out the top-five highest-paid employees with $235,524.12 for the Attorney General 2019 Sunshine List. 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This statute is current to 2019-12-08 according to the, 5. between Dec 10, 2016 and Jun 30, 2019 (past), 4. between Aug 20, 2007 and Dec 9, 2016 (past), 3. between Aug 1, 2006 and Aug 19, 2007 (past), 2. between Jun 22, 2006 and Jul 31, 2006 (past), 1. between Jan 1, 2003 and Jun 21, 2006 (past), Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019. Average number of summer law students: zero. Neil acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of legal disputes including contracts, torts, employment law and personal injury.He is particularly experienced in providing counsel to and litigating on behalf of not-for-profit and charitable corporations.Neil has a large number of reported decisions to his credit; however Glenn practises exclusively in the area of construction law. In addition to experience in prospectus offerings, private placements and friendly takeovers, he has been involved in hostile bids, proxy battles and contested shareholder meetings. Within her practice, Maddie acts for private a Andy is a senior member of the firms finance practice. As counsel to various foreign and Crown prosecutors are burning out amid a growing list of demands and a lack of financial incentives from the province to attract attorneys to Manitoba and keep them here, says the Manitoba . The Crown Attorneys offices are also responsible for summary conviction appeals. The Legal Services Branch at the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) provides strategic legal advice on challenging, high profile issues facing theMOHandMLTC. He acts for employers in judicial reviews, appeals and constitutional Contact: Cheryl Ellison, Counsel at cheryl.ellison@ontario.ca. In this respect, Ontario functions . (b) the individual who was appointed Director has ceased to be the Director and no new Director has been appointed. Senior Crown Counsel James Cornish made $245,296.06, He also represents employees in investigations, quasi-criminal regulatory proceedings and at Coroners' Inquests. Doug Ford made $208,974.00 in 2021, although the average range for public sector employees in this category on the Sunshine List is $100,000 to $180,000 annually. Public sector employees earn over $100,000 annually, so taxpayers are naturally interested in how and where their money is being spent. As leader of the cybersecurity and data breach practice, Imran works closely with clients to develop and implement practical and informed strategies related to cyber threats and data breaches. Philip Abbink, Hons BA, MA, JD, practices in the areas of professional regulation and labour law, primarily providing advocacy for health care professionals in grievance arbitrations and at professional Colleges. The primary responsibility of the OPGT is to protect the rights and interests of mentally incapable adults who have no one else to act on their behalf. Graduate of Bishop's University 1988 .University of Windsor Law School (1993) Known for attention to detail and thorough preparation of materials used in litigation, mediation or arbitration to achieve successful resolution. Enhancing Consumer Safety Through Winning Jury Trials and Substantial Settlements. Contact Us. The ministries of Energy and Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Legal Services Branch provides strategic legal advice and support on program, legislative and policy development initiatives. Energy and Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Public and Business Service Delivery / Infrastructure, Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries/Seniors and Accessibility/Francophone Affairs, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (, Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery, Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development(, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (. Jim's Constitutional Law Branch (CLB) counsel advise on and litigate cutting edge legal issues. According to the document, Attorney General's 14.6 (1) Despite the Fines and Forfeitures Act, the following money shall be credited to the separate non-interest bearing accounts in the Consolidated Revenue Fund known as the Ministry of the Attorney General Forfeited Proceeds of Crime Account and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Forfeited Proceeds of Crime Account, which may be referred to in French as Compte des produits de la criminalit confisqus du ministre du Procureur gnral and Compte des produits de la criminalit confisqus du ministre de la Scurit communautaire et des Services correctionnels, respectively, in the proportions agreed upon by the Attorney General and the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services from time to time: 1. The Crown Law Office Criminal is responsible for nearly all criminal appeals of indictable matters in Ontario. Simon works to protect the wages, working conditions and retirement security of his clients and their families. Average number of articling students: three and one Law Practice Program, Average number of summer law students: three, Contact: Yesica Barragan, Manager of Business Operations at Yesica.Barragan@ontario.ca. The Legal Services Branch (LSB) of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development(MLITSD) is a centre of legal excellence that provides legal advice and litigation services to the MLITSD. Counsel provides legal support to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and its agencies. In 2021 the adjusted inflation rate of 3.36% brought the Sunshine List threshold to $159,300. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance The numerous Crown Attorney Offices, along with the Crown Law Office - Criminal and various specialized offices forms the Criminal Law Division of the Attorney General of Ontario, under the immediate supervision of the Division's Assistant Deputy Attorney General of Ontario.[2]. It also assists its agencies in fulfilling their legal responsibilities and obligations. The term Crown Attorney's Office is the title for the various public prosecution offices (16 across Ontario) under the jurisdiction of the province of Ontario. JOIN THE CONVERSATION. (3) No action or other proceeding for damages shall be instituted against the Attorney General, the Director of Asset Management Criminal, any employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General or any person acting on behalf of the Director for any act done in good faith in the performance or intended performance of any duty under this section or in the exercise or in the intended exercise of any power under this section, or for any neglect or default in the performance or exercise in good faith of any such duty or power. 1990, c.C.49, s.12. About; Contact; Toggle navigation. He has broad experience in all aspects of insurance claims litigation, including personal injury, products liability, property losses, professional negligence, class proceedings, and coverage disputes. 1 0 obj drafting matters. 17, s. 58. The Sunshine List also helps the Ministry of Finance identify public sector employees who earn over $100,000 in salary and above. R.S.O. Includes Firm profiles, practice areas, and related legal profession services. The term Crown Attorney's Office is the title for the various public prosecution offices (16 across Ontario) under the jurisdiction of the province of Ontario. Average number of articling students: two, Average number of summer law students: two, Size of office: 40 60 counsel and business professionals. made the Sunshine List, earning total compensation of $346,534,693.27 in 2018. They appear in all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada and various tribunals. The Legal Services Branch (Northern Development and Mines) of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, provides strategic legal advice to the Northern Development, Mines and Minerals, Forest Industry and Ring of Fire divisions of the ministry providing support for its program and policy development. Average number of articling students: three, Average number of summer law students: three second year students. any similar provision of the laws of a jurisdiction outside of Ontario. She maintains a strong interest in t Sandra Astolfo is a Partner at WeirFoulds with a practise devoted to infrastructure and construction law. FAX NUMBER: +1-705-739-6551. He has also acted in a broad range of constitutional and public law matters, including cases involving the constitutionality of a safe injection site, the application of state immunity to claims of torture and the discretion recognized by both clients and his peers for his skillful handling of a broad The job of an Assistant Crown Attorney is varied, exciting and fast-paced. By visiting our website or transacting with us, you agree to this. Subject to section 462.49 of the Criminal Code (Canada), i. money forfeited to the Crown in right of Ontario under section 83.14, 199, 462.37, 462.38, 462.43, 490, 490.01, 490.1, 490.2 or 491.1 of the Criminal Code (Canada), and. With over twenty years of trial and advocacy experience, Mark has handled many complex cases and has appeared in all levels of court in Ontario. Joseph serves as legal counsel for Canadian and US (and other foreign) franchisors doing business in Canada and Canadian franchisors doing business in the US, Europe and other jurisdictions. No, the Ontario Sunshine List does not include non-taxable benefits such as pension costs.
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