In 2018, SOAR's Advocacy and Innovation Committee produced two Statements of Principles on Appointments and Reappointments of Adjudicative Tribunal Members.
View them by clicking on the link here
New Tribunal Ontario positions are being advertised for full-time and part-time adjudicator opportunities
https://www.pas.gov.on.ca/Home/Advertised-positions
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.
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
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
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
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
Stay tuned to our Events page for more information about upcoming training and registration information
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.
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