Posted on March 30, 2020
THE SOAR SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are invited for the annual SOAR academic scholarship.
The Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan association of Chairs, members, management and staff of the province’s administrative boards, agencies and tribunals. SOAR’s mission is to advance administrative justice through education, advocacy and innovation.
Posted on March 26, 2020
Greetings from SOAR.
It is a difficult time of self-isolation and social distancing. Yet, the justice sector must find creative ways to carry on and ensure access to justice.
What is SOAR doing?
Professional Development
Posted on March 9, 2020
Save the Date : SOAR's 32nd Annual Conference on November 5, 2020 in Toronto. Early Bird Registration opens soon!
This year's conference theme is SOARing 20s: A New Era of Disruption and Innovation
More information here
Posted on January 9, 2020
An Evening with SOAR
Thursday, March 5, 2020 | 5:30 pm—7:00 pm
The Advocates’ Society
2700 - 250 Yonge Street, Toronto
The Advocates' Society and SOAR invite you to an evening of refreshments and networking. This reception connects members of the private bar with Chairs, Vice Chairs and Staff lawyers of administrative and regulatory agencies, boards and tribunals for a unique evening of collegiality.
To learn more or register visit www.advocates.ca
Posted on December 16, 2019
Amended Ontario Agencies and Appointments Directive, November 1, 2019
The Ontario government has passed a new Agencies and Appointments Directive, effective November 1, 2019. It replaces the June 2017 version. Find the full Directive here https://www.ontario.ca/page/agencies-and-appointments-directive
Posted on November 6, 2019
Stay tuned to our Events page for more information about upcoming training and registration information
Posted on October 30, 2019
We are thrilled to announce the 2019 SOAR Medal Recipients. The SOAR Medal honours those who have made a significant contribution to the administrative justice community and have been dedicated and active members of SOAR. This year's SOAR Medals will be presented to:
Emanuela Heyninck
Susan E. Opler
We could not be more proud to present the SOAR Medal to two very worthy recipients this year.
Posted on September 4, 2019
SOAR invites all of its members who are Chairs, Full-time adjudicators, Part-time adjudicators and Staff of Ontario adjudicative/regulatory agencies, boards and commissions to consider serving on SOAR’s Board of Directors for 2019-2021.
Please note the following important election dates:
September 13, 2019 Distribution of Notice of Election from SOAR
Posted on August 12, 2019
Our Program-at-a-Glance is available and provides our list of speakers, plenaries and concurrent workshops for the day.
Don't miss SOAR's 31st Annual Conference: Strengthening the Core: FUNdamental Concepts and Skills on November 7, 2019
Click here for more information and to register
Posted on May 30, 2019
The Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (SOAR) is pleased to respond to the report of the Access to Justice Committee of the Law Society of Ontario and the call for comment from the Committee. Below is SOAR's submission.