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SUMMARY:Tax & Succession Planning for the Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:Live webinar with chat\nincludes 60 day replay\n9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)\n10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)\n1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland) \n*This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides\, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location. \n\n\nTechnical Information:\nLive webinars allow you to view faculty\, see their presentation slides\, and ask questions by chat. You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best)\, Safari\, Firefox)\, a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program\, you can access the archive\, at your convenience\, for 60 days. \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\nAll lawyers whose practice includes estate planning and administration\, particularly those who advise farm families or clients with agricultural property or farming businesses\, will benefit from this program. \n\n\nAbout the Program\nFor many families\, the farm is much more than a business. It may represent generations of work\, significant family wealth and a way of life clients hope to pass on to their children. But successfully transitioning a family farm requires careful coordination of estate\, business and tax planning — and the tax rules that apply to farming are very different from those that apply to other businesses and assets. This program\, with experienced farm tax and succession planning lawyer Mona Brown\, will provide a practical guide to the issues lawyers need to understand when advising clients on farm succession planning. Topics will include determining whether property qualifies for special farm tax treatment; the capital gains exemption and other tax planning opportunities; intergenerational transfers; planning where one child farms and others do not; equalization and financing; and coordinating the client’s will\, ownership structure and tax plan\, and planning for family law. Along the way\, Mona will address the practical questions that can make or break a succession plan: Who wants to farm? Can the farming child afford to take over? How can non-farming children be treated fairly without jeopardizing the operation? Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand the unique tax and succession planning issues facing farm families and help clients develop a plan that reflects their goals for the future of the farm. \n\n\nMeet Your Presenter\nMona Brown is a lawyer with the Carman\, Manitoba office of PKF Lawyers. Her practice has focused for over 46 years on farm and small business tax and succession planning. Raised on a farm in Southern Manitoba\, Mona farms with her husband near Sperling\, giving her a practical understanding of the financial\, tax and family dynamics involved in transitioning agricultural businesses to the next generation. She regularly advises clients on farm reorganizations\, intergenerational transfers\, estate freezes\, family trusts\, tax-planned wills and strategies for balancing the interests of farming and non-farming children. Mona holds the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation and is a founding member of the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA). She has authored materials on farm tax planning\, wills and estates and family law and is a frequent presenter on farm and small business tax and succession planning for accountants\, lawyers and other professionals.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/tax-succession-planning-for-the-family-farm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261022T183000
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SUMMARY:Lawyers Only Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand — it’s Lawyers Only Trivia Night! \nRally your colleagues\, and put your random knowledge to the test. We’ll have friendly competition\, bragging rights\, and a winner each round – so there’s plenty to play for! \nEvent Details \n📅 Thursday\, October 22 \n📍 Upstairs at Bannerman Brewing \n🚪 Doors open: 6:00 p.m. \n🧠 Trivia starts: 6:30 p.m. \n🍔 Food will be available for purchase downstairs only before the event\, so come early if you want to grab something to eat. \n👥 Teams: Up to 6 players per team \n💲 Free for CBA members | $20 for non-members \nHave a team? Rally your crew and let Robyn know who’s coming. \nDon’t have a team? No biggie! We’ll put you on one when you arrive. Come on your own or bring a friend\, we’ll make sure you have a team to play with. \n📧 Contact Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org with your attendance and team information.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/lawyers-only-trivia-night/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,wellness
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SUMMARY:CBA-NL Family Farm Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family and get ready for an afternoon of farm fun! \nThanks to Lawyers Financial\, we’re heading to the farm for a CBA-NL Family Farm Day! It’s a chance to step away from the office\, get the kids outside\, and enjoy some time together with other CBA members and their families. \nThe kids can run around\, meet and feed some of the animals\, jump\, play\, and burn off some energy – while parents get a chance to “relax”\, connect\, and enjoy the afternoon too. \nWhether you’ve got little ones who love animals or just need an excuse to get outside as a family\, come join us! \nEvent Details \n📍 Lester’s Farm\, Brookfield Road \n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly event \n🎉 Sponsored by Lawyers Financial- Members are Free\, Non Members are $10. \nCome ready for a little fresh air\, a lot of fun\, and hopefully some tired kids by the time you leave! \nEmail Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org to get your tickets.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/cba-nl-family-farm-day/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,wellness
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Bar Association NL":MAILTO:cba-nl@cba.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
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SUMMARY:CIAJ 2026 Annual Conference - Reimagining Law and Justice Through Restorative Approaches
DESCRIPTION:Offered by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ)\, this conference will explore the growing movement of restorative approaches in communities and examine how restorative justice principles can reshape our understanding of law and justice. Moving beyond a solely punitive model\, restorative approaches invite a re-examination of how harm is addressed\, how accountability is understood\, and how relationships are repaired. The conference will consider how these principles can transform legal processes across diverse areas of law—criminal\, family\, administrative\, and community-based contexts—and what their broader implications are for access to justice\, legitimacy\, and public trust in legal institutions.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/ciaj-2026-annual-conference-reimagining-law-and-justice-through-restorative-approaches/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
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SUMMARY:Assertive Communication
DESCRIPTION:Our communication skills and style are essential to positive and productive relations. Effective communication requires us to be clear about our own thoughts and desires\, and also to be responsive to those of others. Assertive communicators express ideas and feelings in transparent\, open\, and direct ways – stating their needs clearly and without defensiveness. In this training\, participants will build an awareness of their communication patterns and learn to deal confidently with people around them. This workshop is fun\, meaningful\, and highly effective for improving communication awareness and skills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDefine assertive communication\nPractice giving an assertive opinion\nDiscuss personal boundaries and practice saying no when appropriate\nOutline the steps for giving corrective feedback in the form of a DESO script\nIdentify options for responding to negative feedback\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nWhat’s Required for Effective Communication\nAssertiveness Self-Assessment\nCharacteristics of Aggressive and Passive Communicators\nAssertive Communicator Characteristics\nAssertive Body Language\nGuidelines for Offering an Opinion\nStrategies for Giving Directions\nHow to Say “No” Assertively\nSkills for Making Requests\nGiving Corrective Feedback\nDealing with Difficult Responses\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThe fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture\, transcribe\, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Janelle Jackiw\nJanelle has Master’s degrees in both Criminology and Educational Psychology. Her broad range of experience includes working in front line and leadership roles in both government and social service organizations. In addition to training with ACHIEVE\, she provides counselling in private practice\, works for the Ministry of Justice\, and is a sessional lecturer at the University of Regina. Janelle values workplaces and organizations that respect the importance of partnerships and innovation. She believes people’s passion for the work they do is developed by encouraging leadership at all levels. Janelle is an energetic presenter who enjoys delivering training workshops that are relevant and practical to individuals’ work and personal lives. Read blogs written by Janelle here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/assertive-communication-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
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SUMMARY:De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is provided in partnership with our partner organization\, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI). Workshop details may be sent to you via email from CTRI.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you work with people\, it’s crucial to know how to defuse dangerous situations before they become violent. This workshop will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate situations with confidence\, interpersonal communication skills\, and empathy. \nYou will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions\, identify enablers of violence\, and learn regulation skills so you can confidently navigate tense situations. By the end of this training\, you will have a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nExplore the importance of using a trauma-informed approach in the de-escalation process\nIdentify common trauma responses and your role in escalation\nUnderstand the importance of emotion regulation in successful de-escalation\nImplement a practical de-escalation framework\nReview and practice de-escalation strategies\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, and small group discussions. \n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nA Trauma-Informed Approach\nPutting Trauma Responses in Context\nEmotion Regulation and the Triune Brain\nThe Impacts of Emotionally Heightened Situations\nCo-Regulation\nOverview of Violence\nBehaviours of Concern and Enablers of Violence\nRating Your Workplace Risk Levels\nThe De-escalation Process: Awareness\, Connection\, Problem-Solving\, Closing\nPromoting Strategies for Whole-Brain Integration\nWhen and How to Disengage\nPractice Scenarios\nSpecial Considerations for Unique Situations\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop for anyone who wants to learn trauma-informed interpersonal strategies to de-escalate emotionally heightened situations and prevent violence. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThe fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture\, transcribe\, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Sheri Coburn\nSheri is a Registered Social Worker in the province of New Brunswick who holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. Her broad range of experience includes working in front line and leadership roles in both government and social service organizations. Sheri values workplaces and organizations that are able to identify\, build on\, and capitalize on their most valuable resource: the people who work there. She believes people should love their job and that the health and wellness of a workplace and their employees is the best determinant for both individual and organizational success. In addition to her work with ACHIEVE\, Sheri is also a counsellor in a private practice setting where she provides counselling in the areas of mental health\, addiction\, and trauma. As a facilitator Sheri uses humour and passion to create an impactful experience for those in attendance. Read blogs written by Sheri here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/de-escalating-potentially-violent-situations-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261028T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260928T165053Z
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SUMMARY:I'll Bring My Own Chair Book Launch: An inspirational account of the life of pioneering lawyer Adrian Battcock
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URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/ill-bring-my-own-chair-book-launch-an-inspirational-account-of-the-life-of-pioneering-lawyer-adrian-battcock/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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