Online Information Session - Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
2024-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
On February 26, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
The registration deadline is 5 pm Thursday, February 22.
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event.
Platform: Microsoft Teams
For more information, please contact:
Ken Partridge
kpartridge@isans.ca

Introduction to Business Valuations for Lawyers 2024 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-02-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Register for this course to better understand business valuation reports today!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
9:00 am – 11:00 am
via webinar only
Who should attend: All lawyers whose practice includes reviewing and using business valuation reports
Learning level: All levels
Being able to understand business valuation reports is a critical skill to have in order to give effective advice to your clients.
At this introductory course, a Chartered Business Valuator experienced in working with lawyers will teach you basic valuation concepts and how to review business valuation reports. By registering for this course, you will increase your confidence in your ability to review business valuation reports, explain the reports to your clients, and use them to benefit your negotiations or case.
After taking this course, you will be able to:

understand the requirements to obtain and retain the Chartered Business Valuator (“CBV”) designation from the CBV Institute
recognize the different types of valuation reports that can be prepared by CBVs and the reliance that can be placed on each
recognize the reasons for performing a business valuation
comprehend the basic valuation approaches
know areas you should be aware of, or alert to, when reviewing a business valuation report

Course Instructor
Lucas M. Terpkosh CPA, CA, CBV — Blair Mackay Mynett Valuations Inc., Vancouver

Preparing for and Advocacy at Mediation: A Mediator’s Perspective for Lawyers by the Toronto Lawyers Associaton
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Mediation presents a critical opportunity in the life of litigation.
The degree to which you and your client are prepared can impact your chances of reaching a settlement that maximizes your client’s interests. This CPD will touch on risk analysis, pre-mediation conferences, content of mediation briefs, practical considerations for multi-party cases, and the underlying interests of the parties as important things to consider before your mediation.
Advocacy at mediation can also impact the outcome – but advocacy at mediation is different than advocacy at trial. This CPD will address mediation advocacy, mediator strategies and styles and how you can create value for your client at mediation even where no settlement is reached.
Speaker

Jennifer Egsgard, Egsgard Mediation
Called to the bar in 2002, Jennifer Egsgard has been mediating contract, commercial, insurance, employment, personal injury, product liability and other disputes since 2018. Advocates who have used Jennifer as a mediator have said that she has: “tremendous skills with dealing with complicated parties and situations”, “high level of skill and natural aptitude”, and is able to “gain the trust of both sides”.
Program Details

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom Webinar 2-step registration. You will receive additional instructions in your confirmation email.

Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments in the Private Sector by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
2024-02-27 17:30 - 18:45 | Online
Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments In The Private Sector
This session will provide an in-depth look at the Privacy Impact Assessment requirements of Québec’s Law 25 for businesses operating in Canada. Attendees will explore the nuances of Law 25, outline key legal requirements and provide practical guidance for conducting effective PIAs as well as provide a brief overview of Law 25’s cross-border data transfer requirements. The session will also compare these provisions to other Canadian and international privacy laws, providing attendees a more comprehensive understanding essential for organisations operating in multiple jurisdictions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into conducting PIAs in compliance with Québec’s Law 25 and will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate some of the uncertainties surrounding these new legal requirements.
Speakers

Andy Nagy, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, Associate, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
Ayse Gauthier, CIPP/C, CIPM, Counsel, McMillan

Moderator
Daniel-Nicolas El Khoury, CIPP/C, Senior Counsel, Global Privacy and Cybersecurity, Manulife
Time
17:30-18:45 EST
Register Here

Litigation In A Day Continuing Legal Education Event by the Canadian Bar Association - Newfoundland and Labrador
2024-02-29
Registration is now open for our upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event, “Litigation In A Day.” Join us for a day dedicated to deepening your understanding of litigation, featuring sessions on Pleadings, Evidence & Witness, Family Law, Negotiation, and Settlement. Our distinguished speakers will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance your skills at all stages of litigation.
FREE for all articling students.
Below you will find the proposed agenda for the day followed by registration and contact details. Please note program is tentative and subject to change.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Marble Mountain Resort – Bishops Tavern
Litigation In A Day
PROGRAM
8:30am – 9:00am Registration
9:00am – 9:05am Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:05am – 10:05am Persuasive Pleadings – Compelling Storytelling, Litigation Blueprint and Other Opportunities
10:10am – 11:10am Beyond the Objection: Navigating Evidence and Witnesses
11:10am – 11:30am Networking/Refreshment Break (included with registration)
11:30pm – 12:30pm Understanding the Dynamics of Family Law Litigation
12:30pm – 1:20pm Lunch (included with registration)
1:20pm – 2:20pm Strategic Conversations: The Art of Negotiation
2:25pm – 3:25pm Unveiling Judicial insights of Written and Oral Advocacy
3:25pm – 3:45pm Networking/Refreshment Break (included with registration)
3:45pm – 4:45pm Closing the Case: Strategies for Successful Settlements
4:45pm – 4:50pm Closing Remarks

CLE HOURS: 6
REGISTRATION FEES
CBA Member: $228.85 ($199 + $29.85 HST)
Non-CBA Member: $343.85 ($299 + $44.85 HST) Not a CBA member? Contact me to join now!
PAYMENT
Payment can be submitted by emt to cba-nl@cba.org or by cheque, payable to the Canadian Bar Association – NL Branch, noting the registrants name(s).
Mail to: Canadian Bar Association – NL Branch, 55 Elizabeth Avenue, Box 16, St. John’s, NL A1A 1W9.
Registration includes lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments. Please advise if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
PROGRAM LOCATION
Marble Mountain Resort
Address: 2 Marble Drive, Steady Brook, NL
Phone: 709-637-7601 x6 Ask for Liane to receive a 15% discount off accommodations.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are traveling to the February 29th program, a reminder to book your accommodations early. CBA members will receive a 15% discount off accommodation reservations from February 28th- March 4, 2024.
We also remind members that CBA-NL continues to partner with PAL Airlines as the exclusive preferred supplier for air travel within Newfoundland and Labrador. To make a reservation, or to inquire about the CBA-NL discount rates on corporate fares, contact the PAL Airlines reservations office at 1-800-563-2800, quoting the CBA-NL contract number/booking code 13CBA010. This code is exclusive to CBA-NL members to receive discounts on PAL travel.
All questions can be sent to Robyn via cba-nl@cba.org

Posted: January 26, 2024

Animal Law Express 2024 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-02-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Online
Leap into the latest and greatest developments in animal law

Thursday, February 29, 2024
9:00 am – 12:45 pm
via webinar only
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Lawyers interested in animal law; lawyers interested in developing a new practice; litigators, lawyers who practice family law, wills & estates lawyers, criminal law, or environmental law.
Learning level: All levels
Animal law is more than dog bite law, intersecting with an increasing number of mainstream practice areas like family, human rights, and environmental law. This exciting fast-paced half-day course will bring together leaders in the field, including featured speaker, the Honourable Attorney General Niki Sharma, KC, to share the latest and greatest developments in animal law—summarized in 15- to 30-minute increments.
At this course, you will learn about:

“pet custody”—groundbreaking legislative changes for how animals are viewed in the family law context
unpacking the Criminal Code and regulatory crimes against animals
animal law in environmental and climate concerns, Rights of Nature
Indigenous perspectives on wildlife law
how human rights law impacts people and their animals
upcoming federal legislative developments for animals
Indigenous non-Western and Social Justice perspectives, for all species of animals, wild and domestic

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
V. Victoria Shroff — Shroff Animal Law (Shroff & Associates); Adjunct Professor of Animal Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law; Faculty, School of Legal Studies, Capilano University, Vancouver; Associate Fellow Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Feb. 1/24
Regular Price
After Feb. 1/24

Live Webinar
$247
$282

Live Webinar Articled Student
$141
$141

Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
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CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Genevieve Chang
gchang@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

21st National Symposium on Search and Seizure Law in Canada by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-03-01 | Online
Search and Seizure Law in Canada

What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Faculty
Agenda
Pricing and Group Rates
Financial Assistance
CPD and Accreditation
FAQs
Client and Technical Support

Register

Program Chairs

Scott C. Hutchison
Henein Hutchison LLP

Lesley Ruzicka, K.C.
Crown Counsel, B.C. Prosecution Service

Nader R. Hasan
Stockwoods LLP

Get your essential annual update in this key area of criminal law
Join a faculty of leading experts for incisive analysis and lively discussion of current, critical issues.
Those involved in criminal and quasi-criminal law across the justice spectrum need to keep current on Search and Seizure law. OsgoodePD offers this premium program featuring major topic updates and practical approaches to meet the challenges.

Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Sheilah L. Martin, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll learn

Policing racialized communities

Searching in the blockchain world

Video surveillance in public and semi-public places

Investigative generic genealogy and DNA ruses

Social media and privacy

International computer records

Summary dismissal dismissed? What R. v. Haevisher really says (2023 SCC 11)

Who Should Attend

Law enforcement officers

Regulatory investigators

Crown and defence lawyers

Corporate lawyers specializing in regulatory, quasi criminal and criminal work

Judges

Search and Seizure Law in Canada by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-03-01 | Online
your essential annual update in this key area of criminal law
Join a faculty of leading experts for incisive analysis and lively discussion of current, critical issues.
Those involved in criminal and quasi-criminal law across the justice spectrum need to keep current on Search and Seizure law. OsgoodePD offers this premium program featuring major topic updates and practical approaches to meet the challenges.

Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Sheilah L. Martin, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll learn

Policing racialized communities
Searching in the blockchain world
Video surveillance in public and semi-public places
Investigative generic genealogy and DNA ruses
Social media and privacy
International computer records
Summary dismissal dismissed? What R. v. Haevisher really says (2023 SCC 11)

Who Should Attend

Law enforcement officers
Regulatory investigators
Crown and defence lawyers
Corporate lawyers specializing in regulatory, quasi criminal and criminal work
Judges

Effective Decision Writing for Administrative Adjudicators by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-03-04 | Online
A joint program between SOAR and OsgoodePD.
Learn the fundamental skills involved in writing clear, concise and well-reasoned decisions
Delivered by and for members of the administrative justice community, this powerful one-day workshop is a mix of interactive, skills and knowledge-based training.
Alongside one of Canada’s recognized leaders in Decision Writing, Pamela Chapman, a group of expert facilitators from the administrative justice community will lead small group discussions and provide individualized feedback.

What you’ll learn
You will engage in practical writing exercises, and learn:

The key components of clear, concise, well-reasoned decisions

Core writing principles, including context and point-first writing

Strategies for drafting effective introductions

Powerful tips on decision structure and issue-driven organization

Recent developments in the duty to give reasons

PLUS! You will obtain valuable resources including checklists, tip sheets, legal sources on sufficiency and sample decisions.

Who Should Attend

New and experienced decision-writers, reviewers, and counsel with administrative and regulatory agencies, boards and tribunals.

This is an introductory course but will be useful for anyone who has not done a full-day structured program on decision writing, or who wants a refresher.

Basics of Wills and Estate Planning 2023 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-05 | Online
Everything you need to know to launch your wills and estates career

—Rebroadcasts—
On the rebroadcast date, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours.
Jump Start on CPD 2024
Monday, March 4 and Tuesday March 5, 2024
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 21,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.

Who should attend: Those new to the practice of wills, estates and trusts, including newly called lawyers, and more experienced lawyers wanting to develop a practice in this area. This course may also be of interest to those who want a refresher and also to notaries.
Learning level: Fundamental
Want to develop a successful wills and estates practice, but unsure of where to start? This course will provide you with the fundamental building blocks by teaching you how to draft a will, how to create a basic estate plan, and how to incorporate a will into an estate plan.
Topics will also include when to consider trust planning, how to integrate corporate succession, estate tax issues, and mediation.
From interviewing clients and taking instructions, to analyzing the components of an estate plan, to focusing on key will drafting considerations, this course has it covered! Experienced practitioners will provide you with valuable insights and helpful practice tips for every step. You will leave with essential information to move forward with your wills and estates files.
Join us and be prepared for practice!
After taking this program, you will:

understand how to create a basic estate plan, including drafting a will
be able to better interview clients and understand their expectations
gain knowledge of different techniques in estate planning
have the tools to develop a successful wills and estates practice

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 12 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management).
Course Chairs
Eric B. Clavier — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver
Emily Clough — Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver

Jump Start 2024
EARLY BIRD
Register by Feb. 5/24
Regular Price
After Feb. 5/24

Rebroadcast
$889
$1,016

Rebroadcast Articled Student
$508
$508

Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal, or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members (*discount applies to regular price, not Early Bird price). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.

Unable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC?
Click here for bursary information.
Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
Check out our Easy Pay Plan.
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

Just want the materials from the course?
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CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Nadia Myerthall
nmyerthall@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Intensive Skills Workshop: Will Drafting by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-03-05 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
Drafting a will that can stand up to challenges is the cornerstone of a successful estates practice.
Over two half-days, this intensive, learn-by-doing program will provide a unique opportunity to hone your drafting skills while receiving individualized feedback.
Drafting a tightly worded will can help protect you from potential challenges and is a skill that requires thoughtful consideration and practice. When a client comes into your office requesting a will, it is critical that you are prepared to competently draft based on varying, and sometimes, complex scenarios.
OsgoodePD’s Intensive Will Drafting Workshop will provide you with the tools and confidence you need to succeed.
This unique program includes sample fact scenarios, lectures and small group breakout sessions. Personalized feedback will provide you with ample opportunity to develop and refine your drafting skills.
You must be prepared to complete a pre-program introductory webinar and drafting assignment which will be reviewed by an experienced faculty member and discussed in small groups at the program. You will be asked to refer to your own templates and precedents, as well as learnings from the first half-day session, in order to complete the assignment.

What You’ll Learn

How to avoid common drafting errors
The basic administrative and preamble clauses that should be included in a will, and how to revise them given different fact situations
When to use multiple wills, and how to effectively draft them
The components of a Simple Will, and the situations in which it is appropriate to use
You will practice modifying standard clauses to effectively reflect client needs articulated in various fact scenarios
How to incorporate clauses to a situation where a family cottage or a second marriage may be involved

This program is part of The Osgoode Intensive Program in Wills & Estates. For a full listing of required programs, click here.

Who Should Attend

Lawyers practicing or wishing to practice in wills and estates

March 5 & April 1, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

Pension Division on Relationship Breakdown 2023 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-03-06 | Online
What you’ve always wanted to know

—Rebroadcasts—
On the rebroadcast date, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours.
Jump Start on CPD 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 21,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.

Who should attend: Lawyers of all experience levels practicing family law and in-house counsel with responsibility for pension administration
Learning level: All levels
CLEBC is pleased to present the first full-day pension division program in over 10 years. Join us for a highly interactive and dynamic course focusing on pension division best practices, in-depth drafting tips & traps, ethical considerations, client and pension professional management, legal updates, and industry developments.
Colin Galinski will chair the program and will be joined by leading practitioners and pension professionals to deliver the course content.
After taking this program, you will:

understand developments in pension law in BC
gain insights and tips from the pension corporation
receive actuarial advice
gain drafting tips for dealing with pensions

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
Colin Galinski — Galinski Pension and Benefits Law, Vancouver

Jump Start 2024
EARLY BIRD
Register by Feb. 5/24
Regular Price
After Feb. 5/24

Rebroadcast
$445
$508

Rebroadcast Articled Student
$254
$254

Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
Unable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC?
Click here for bursary information.
Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
Check out our Easy Pay Plan.
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

Just want the materials from the course?
Subscribe to Online Course Materials and access 5,400+ papers produced for CLEBC courses since 2001.
CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Nadia Myerthall
nmyerthall@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Canadian Elder Law Conference 2023
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-07 | Online
Presented by CLEBC in collaboration with CCEL
Tools for aging populations
Click on the links to register for either Day 1 or Day 2.
—Rebroadcasts—
On the rebroadcast date, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours.
Jump Start on CPD 2024
Wednesday and Thursday, March 6 and 7, 2024
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 21,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.

Who should attend: Lawyers practicing in the areas of elder law, family law, and wills, estates and trusts. This conference may also be of interest to notaries, health care professionals, social workers, advocacy groups, financial trustees, and anyone concerned with the rights of older people.
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
The Canadian Elder Law Conference is a two-day forum on the law and policy issues impacting older clients, featuring updates on hot topics, case law, and current research on law and aging-related issues. Elder law is multi-faceted, touching on diverse areas of practice, including wills and estates, family law, health care rights, and privacy law.
Expect sessions on topics such as predatory marriages and divorces, care facilities issues, elder abuse prevention, MAiD update, the role of the medical expert in an estate practice, and undue influence and capacity. Hear from practice leaders from across the country, including lawyers, medical experts, and health care professionals.
After taking this program, you will:

be able to identify and address the legal issues that impact your older clients
gain familiarity with recent trends, cases, developments, and research in the law with respect to elder law topics such as predatory marriages and divorces, care facilities, medical experts, undue influence, and MAiD
understand the legal, practical, and ethical issues in relation to older clients with respect to elder abuse, agism, and dementia

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 12 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
Hugh S. McLellan — McLellan Herbert Locke, Vancouver
Kimberly A. Whaley — Whaley Estate Litigation Partners, Toronto
Geoffrey W. White, KC — Geoffrey W. White Law Corporation, Counsel, Clark Wilson LLP, Kelowna & Vancouver

Jump Start 2024
EARLY BIRD
Register by Feb. 5/24
Regular Price
After Feb. 5/24

Rebroadcast
$889
$1,016

Rebroadcast Articled Student
$508
$508

Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
Unable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC?
Click here for bursary information.
Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
Check out our Easy Pay Plan.
Please Note: Students, non-profit agency staff, and others may be eligible for a full or partial registration fee scholarship. Contact Karen Campbell (bcli@bcli.org) to apply for a scholarship. Members of not-for-profit organizations (lawyer or non-lawyer) may be eligible for a 50% discount off the full price through CLEBC (contact CLEBC Customer Service).
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

Just want the materials from the course?
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CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Nadia Myerthall
nmyerthall@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Safeguard Your Success by Lawyer's Financial
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Learn why lawyers choose DBplus for a secure retirement
Looking for retirement benefits that last for a lifetime?
DBplus is a defined benefit pension plan available for all members of Canada’s legal community, including sole practitioners and partners. DBplus is one of Canada’s fastest growing, most sustainable, and highest performing pension plans. And as a defined benefit plan, DBplus provides you with retirement benefits that last for a lifetime.
A pension for your whole life
When you retire, DBplus provides income every month for as long as you live.
Your pension is protected
Contributions are invested and managed by some of the best professionals in the industry, keeping your retirement income secure even when markets fluctuate.
Your spouse is covered
DBplus provides a lifetime pension to your surviving spouse.
More bang for your buck
Starting in 2025, your pension will grow faster while your contributions stay the same.
Join us on March 6th for an interactive webinar to discover the benefits of this plan, ask your questions live and learn how your firm can get started.

REGISTER NOW →

March 6, 2024 | 12:00pm (ET)
*Webinar only available in English
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Lessons from the Federal Court: Litigation Proofing Temporary Resident applications by ImmSeminars
2024-03-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Presenter/s: Zeynab Ziaie Moayyad, JD
Date: 06 March 2024
Time: noon – 2 pm Pacific
Location: webinar
Type: webinar and recording
Price: $50.00
CPD approval:

CICC 2 hours – 2 CPD hours approved. Includes 15 minutes of professionalism. Video recording will expire on 6 March 2025.
LSBC 2 hours – 2 CPD hours approved. Video recording will expire 31 December 2024. Attendance to this course will provide you with .25 hours/15 minutes of ethics and professional responsibility component for your BC Law Society reporting.
Law Societies of Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia

For members of these Law Societies, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual requirements.

Outline:

2023 Judicial Review of Refused Applications Overview

Statistics from 2024
Developing Trends

Most Important Refusal Grounds

Purpose of Trip
Family Ties
Financial Support

Understanding Interaction of AI & Processing Outcomes

Data from present
Data from beyond present application (prior applications + other sources)
Treatment of subsequent applications
Finding Misrepresentation in Data

Preparing Complete Applications

IRCC Checklists
Beyond Checklist

Visitor Visas

Top refusal grounds
Top Tips for new applications

Study Permits

Top refusal grounds
Top Tips for new applications

Work Permits

Top refusal grounds
Top Tips for new applications

Reapplications

GCMS notes
Submissions addressing prior application refusals

Lessons beyond TR Files
Ethics/professionalism
Q & A

Speaker:
Zeynab Ziaie Moayyad, JD
Ms. Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed is an immigration lawyer licensed to practice law in Ontario and New York and the founder of Visa Law Group. Zeynab represents individual applicants and corporate clients in a wide range of immigration applications, and in appeals and applications for judicial review of immigration decisions. Zeynab works closely with companies and individuals, developing strategies for expanding operations and teams in Canada.
Zeynab is engaged in research on the use of technology in immigration systems and is a frequent writer and speaker on the development of technology on immigration policy and the impacts on applicants around the world.
While speakers and topics are confirmed at the time of publication, sometimes things happen which are beyond the control of Imm Seminars. If that happens substitutions or cancellations to speaker/s and/or topic/s may be necessary. In those cases, Imm Seminars will advise all registrants by email as soon as possible. We will also update the Imm Seminars website. We appreciate your cooperation in these cases.

Sleep and Your Mental Health: Tools for a Healthy Life by the Law Society of Ontario
2024-03-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Co-Chairs

Marlee Boyle, BSc, RRT, CCSH

Sleep Works Consulting

Leah Corkum, LPN
Sleep Works Consulting

Description

Your favourite sleep professionals are back! This year, join us as we explore the intersection between sleep and mental health/addictions. Our speakers equip you with more tips and tools to improve the quality of your sleep and, in turn, your mental health and well-being. Use this as your starting point to foster the resilience, focus, and psychological well-being you need to provide legal services effectively and live a more centred professional life.

Costs and Legal Fees 2023/24: Part 1 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-03-08 | Online
Learn how to keep your costs under control!
—Rebroadcasts—
On the rebroadcast date, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours.
Jump Start on CPD 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024
(Original webinar date: December 12, 2023)
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Who should attend: All litigation counsel and additionally, paralegal and senior support staff who have conduct of costs aspects of files
Learning level: All levels
There is no aspect of the litigation process that is not affected by costs. As litigation counsel, you must be able to manage all cost aspects of your files, as between you and your client and also as between your client and the opposing side, from the opening retainer to the final bill of costs.
This comprehensive 5.5 hour program will be offered on two separate days and is designed to give counsel at all levels a strong working knowledge of the principles and practice that govern the law of costs. Part 1 (2.5 hours) will focus on Costs as Between Lawyer and Client. Part 2 (3.0 hours) (date TBD) will focus on Costs as Between Parties.
This comprehensive two-part program will cover the core areas and current issues and developments in this critical facet of litigation practice.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 2.5 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
Greg Palm — Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation, Surrey

Jump Start 2024
EARLY BIRD
Register by Feb. 5/24
Regular Price
After Feb. 5/24

Rebroadcast
$186
$212

Rebroadcast Articled Student
$106
$106

Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
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Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) Online Information Session
2024-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On March 11th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm AST to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event by filling out this form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm Thursday, March 10th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Monday, March 11
2:00 – 3:00 pm AST
Platform: Microsoft Teams

AI and Ethics in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association
2024-03-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Online
This webinar will offer:

An overview of AI in intellectual property law, including its benefits and drawbacks/
Ethical considerations in using AI in intellectual property law, such as ensuring accuracy, avoiding plagiarism, and protecting intellectual property rights
Best practices for using AI ethically in intellectual property law, such as training personnel and conducting regular audits

Practical examples:

Use of AI tools such as natural language processing and machine learning to analyse patent applications and identify potential infringements.
Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of AI tools used in intellectual property law, including avoiding plagiarism and protecting intellectual property rights.
Examining the role of human ingenuity and creativity in the patent process when considering AI-generated inventions.

Event page: https://www.commonwealthlawyers.com/event/ai-and-ethics-in-intellectual-property/

Posted: February 27, 2024

Privacy Certifications: Tips Tricks and Lessons Learned (Free Session) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
2024-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Join the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) St. Johns, Toronto and Victoria Chapters in welcoming Nathan Lemay and Katrina Ingram in discussing Privacy Certifications: Tips Tricks and Lessons Learned. This virtual session is scheduled for Friday, March 15, 2024, 1-2:30 pm NL time. This session is open to all and is FREE of charge – you do not even need to be an IAPP member. But you do have
About the Session
Have you been struggling to decide on which privacy certifications to pursue or in what sequence? Nathan, Katrina and Lori will facilitate a discussion based on their own experiences that may help you chart your own professional development journey. There will be plenty of time for Q &A so please come prepared to join in the conversation.
Nathan Lemay is a Senior Privacy Engineer at Amazon. In addition to holding four certifications, he maintains The Privacy Practitioner, a website dedicated to providing resources to privacy professionals.
Katrina Ingram is the Founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI, a company focused on helping organizations to drive better outcomes in the design, development and deployment of AI systems. A seasoned executive, Katrina has over two decades of experience running both not for profit and corporate organizations in the technology and media sectors as well as experience in the public sector. She is a member of DAMA (data management professionals) and volunteers with several AI ethics organizations. She was named to the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics list. Katrina holds an undergrad in business administration from Simon Fraser University, a master of arts in communications and technology from the University of Alberta and is an IAPP certified information privacy professional (CIPP/C). She combines her love of audio and interest in AI as the host of the podcast, AI4Society Dialogues. Katrina developed Canada’s first micro-credential in AI Ethics in partnership with Athabasca University. She currently teaches at the University of Alberta and MacEwan University as a sessional instructor. She is a member of the Calgary Police Services Technology Ethics Committee and recently served as the City of Edmonton’s Data Ethics Advisor.
Lori Collins (moderator) is an instructor with the College of the North Atlantic. She is passionate about providing her students with a solid foundation to prepare them for Information and Privacy Analyst roles. Facilitating networking opportunities, delivering training and organizing communities of practice are a priority for Lori. She is the Chair of the St. John’s IAPP KnowledgeNet and a member of the Privacy and Access Council of Canada.

Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2024-03-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Seminar Overview
Join Professor Robert J. Currie, K.C. for a wide-ranging Continuing Professional Development Seminar Series comprised of five informative sessions that will refresh and deepen your understanding of the fundamental principles, pitfalls, and practical aspects of evidence law.
Members may register for all five seminars at a discounted rate. Alternatively, members may register for individual sessions by following the links in the descriptions below. The first four seminars will be delivered online only, while the final seminar will have an in-person attendance option. Members should be aware that they will have access to recordings of the lectures if they are unable to participate at the noted date(s)/time(s).
Register for all 5 Sessions
Session 1: Back to Basics: Purposes, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law – November 30, 2023
Session 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It) – January 18, 2024
Session 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility, Pitfalls – February 20, 2024
Session 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay – March 19, 2024
Session 5: Documents, Electronic Documents, and Affidavits – April 16, 2024
Session 1 : Back to Basics: Purposes, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law
Thursday November 30, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

In this foundational session, we will embark on a journey through the bedrock of Evidence Law, exploring essential sources and core concepts. After a review of relevance, materiality, and the distinction between direct and circumstantial evidence, we will delve into the Supreme Court’s “Principled Approach,” with attention to how evidence rules differ in civil and criminal cases. The burdens and standards of proof will also be examined, laying a strong groundwork for the subsequent sessions.
Register for Session 1
Session 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It)
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Session 2 will equip you with the tools to streamline and reduce the amount of evidence that you are required to lead in trials and hearings. We’ll dive into the world of presumptions and the strategic use of formal admissions, agreed statements of fact, and in-trial agreements. Furthermore, we’ll unravel the intricacies of judicial notice, enabling you to navigate this valuable shortcut to proof.
Register for Session 2
Session 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility, Pitfalls
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Opinion evidence can be a tricky terrain to navigate, but in Session 3, we will demystify it for you. Starting with the common law bar on witnesses giving opinions, we will examine the expert opinion exception. You’ll gain insights into the qualification of experts, the White Burgess test for admissibility, and how the law deals with expert bias. We’ll also shed light on the lay opinion exception, looking at traditional categories and the “principled” lay opinion exception, as well as the troublesome line between lay and expert opinion.
Register for Session 3
Session 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Session 4 is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of hearsay evidence and the rules that govern its admissibility. We’ll begin by defining and identifying hearsay, followed by an examination of the Supreme Court’s “principled approach” to hearsay, emphasizing the crucial factors of necessity and reliability. As we explore hearsay exceptions (including the “principled exception”), you’ll gain a firm grasp of how this intricate web of rules operates. We’ll also compare and contrast the treatment of hearsay evidence in criminal and civil contexts.
Register for Session 4
Session 5: Documents, Electronic Documents, and Affidavits
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
In the final session, we’ll tackle the multifaceted world of documents, electronic records, and affidavits. We will carefully unpack the distinctions between authentication, the “original document” rule and admissibility. Our exploration will extend to the challenges of authenticating electronic documents and data, such as social media content, under the Canada Evidence Act and the NL Evidence Act. We’ll also delve into the practical but nuanced art of affidavit-writing, highlighting examples of both effective and flawed affidavits, highlighting best practices and pitfalls to avoid.
Register for Session 5
Seminar Presenter
Robert J. Currie, K.C.
Robert J. Currie, K.C. is Distinguished Research Professor at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, where his teaching areas include: evidence; Canadian, international & cross-border criminal law; civil procedure; international law; and advocacy. He is a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society and has appeared as counsel at all levels of court in Nova Scotia, as well as the Federal Court. An award-winning teacher, Professor Currie is a frequent contributor to CPD and judicial education seminars, and his scholarly work has been cited at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. His most recent book is the edited collection Transnational and Cross-Border Criminal Law: Canadian Perspectives (Irwin, 2023).
Registration Fee
Option 1: $172.50 ($150.00 + HST) per seminar
Option 2: $560.00 ($500.00 + HST) for all five seminars (recordings can be made available)
HST # R108086463
CPD Credit
3 hours per seminar (15 hours total)

18th Family Law Summit by the Law Society of Ontario
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21 | Online
Click here for Day Two information

Now in its 18th year, the Family Law Summit is the go-to conference for family law lawyers. Experienced lawyers, judges, and other experts in the field take a critical look and provide valuable insights into a wide range of topics that impact family law lawyers and their clients. From the latest cases you need to know to spousal support, property and financial issues, parenting and contact time, and child support, you get practical information and tips to assist you, plus practice management information to help you face the challenges in this complex area.

Be aware of the latest family law cases in our popular case law update
Get tips on completing financial statements
Hear from our judicial panel on the hot topics in family law
Learn how AI is used in ADR
Understand family violence in racialized families and the intersectional impacts of culture, the role of the extended family, and community
Find out about the latest trends in spousal support

Deep Dive into Legal AI in 2024
2024-03-20 13:30 - 17:00 | Online
2024 is already proving to be a new era for Canadian legal professionals, with a wide selection of time-saving artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) legal technologies that have the power to revolutionize legal practice.
These innovative tools will enable solo practitioners, small law firms, corporate lawyers, and in-house counsel to provide big-firm calibre services – with even greater quality and efficiency.
In our upcoming webinar on March 20, 2024, we will explore how you can streamline your workflows, rapidly scale their impact, and deliver exceptional value to clients and companies.
Our expert panelists have a wealth of experience and insights to share that will help you successfully map the practical steps using AI technologies. This webinar is an absolute must-attend event to successfully integrate legal AI into your work.
Key Discussion Points:

Automating first drafts with AI writing tools
Enhancing client satisfaction through cloud collaboration
Implementing no-code solutions to streamline workflows
Building your AI-first legal tech stack
Effective risk management with AI governance/compliance

REGISTER NOW

2024: Diversity Summit NL - Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
2024-03-21
IDEAS 2024: Diversity Summit NL by the Association for New Canadians
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism Summit) 2024, is a one-day event designed to provide opportunities for participants to learn of the long-term benefits of immigration and workplace diversity. Targeting employers, it will feature keynote speakers and guest panelists who will share seminal research, best practices, and challenges around making both the province and the workplace more diverse and inclusive. IDEAS 2024 will offer perspectives for businesses and other stakeholders from which they can grow their efforts to recruit and retain talented workers through more inclusive practices and how to better support inclusivity in a diverse workplace.
You can be a part of this exceptional event in several ways:

We welcome corporate sponsors and business donations to help make the Summit a greater success. Each sponsor will be recognized for their contributions in all our advertising and promotion for the event, as well as recognition on our webpage and front-stage sponsor board, with our gratitude expressed during the live broadcast on social media as well as on our YouTube channel. This is a great opportunity to market your business and its dedication and support to our community. Email Jaime at jryan@ancnl.ca if you are interested in becoming a Summit Event Sponsor.
We will be filling 200 seats from the business community and putting together some information packages. If you have anything you would like to include such as your business’s personalized pens, notepads, coupons, business cards, etc, we would love to include them. Please give us a call at 709-693-6113 or send an email to jryan@ancnl.ca
Your business can sponsor an IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism Summit) Award! Some of these awards include:
Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Youth Award (18 & under)
Cultural Educator of the Year
Community Hero Award
Bridget Foster Cultural Business Icon Award

Send us an email if you would like more information on the IDEAS Awards and how to become a sponsor.

Are you experienced in hiring immigrants and diverse minorities and interested in sitting on a Discussion Panel during the Summit on March 21st to share your thoughts, success factors and helpful information for other employers? If so, please email jryan@ancnl.ca for more information.
Are you interested in attending this free event in-person which includes a complimentary lunch and free parking? If so, please email diversity@ancnl.ca and just respond “ATTENDING” to have more information forwarded back to you. This event will also air live on the ANC Facebook page and other social media platforms for those who cannot attend in person. We will have more information available on that in the upcoming weeks.
As many colleges, MUN faculty and students, new Canadians, and members of the business community will be attending this event and watching it live, we plan on running a scrolling job board. If you have any job ad’s that you would like to forward to us in mid-March, we will add them to our job board for advertising during the event.

Summit 2024 will be a great networking event for the business community and we hope you can be a part of it. If you would like more information on any of the above, please email Jaime at jryan@ancnl.ca . Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.

An Introduction to Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Court in Central, Western, and St. John’s Metro (Free Webinar)
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Free Webinar by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Seminar Overview
The Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Court (IPVIC) is a specialized criminal court using an intervention-based approach to address the complex issues of intimate partner violence. Currently IPVIC operates in St. John’s, Stephenville, and Grand Falls-Windsor. In addition, there are screening courts in Gander (for Grand Falls Windsor) and Corner Brook (for Stephenville). IPVIC uses a treatment-based approach intended to address the complex issue of intimate partner violence. The focus is on victim safety as well as emphasizing offender accountability and treatment. This court is a collaborative effort of several stakeholders, including the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Prosecutions, Legal Aid NL, Victim Services, Corrections and Community Services, and the Department of Child, Seniors and Social Development.
This one-hour presentation provides members with an overview of the IPVIC program, objectives and outcomes as well as highlighting the process to engage clients in the program. Several members of the team will also be present and available to answer any questions.
Seminar Presenters/Panelists
Michelle Park – Program & Policy Development Specialist, Dept. of Justice and Public Safety
Ashley Dunne – Senior Policy Analyst, Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
Derek Ford – Staff Solicitor, Legal Aid, Grand Falls – Windsor
Michelle Wilson – Staff Solicitor, Legal Aid, St John’s
Amber Haighway – Crown Attorney, Public Prosecutions, St. John’s
Jennifer Howlett – Victim Services Coordinator – St John’s
Julia Smart – Staff Solicitor, Legal Aid, St John’s
The Honourable Lynn E. Cole – Provincial Court Judge, NL
Registration Fee
No Fee
To register for this seminar, please click here.
CPD Credit:
1 hour

Free Virtual IAPP St. John's Information Session: Youth Perspectives on Digital Policy and Data Protection
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Please join the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) St. Johns Chapter in welcoming Helen Hayes who will be presenting Youth Perspectives on Digital Policy and Data Protection. This session is open to all and is FREE of charge – you do not even need to be an IAPP member.
Youth Perspectives on Digital Policy and Data Protection
In this talk, Helen A. Hayes, Ph.D. Candidate and Research Manager at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, will share the findings and policy recommendations from the Canadian Youth Assembly on Digital Rights and Safety. This Assembly brought together a diverse group of Canadian youth to examine how they understand, interact with, and hope to change the online platforms they use, including how they envision the ways that emerging digital rights can contribute to their well-being in online spaces. In discussing this, as well as matters surrounding data protection and privacy-by-default, Helen will share valuable insights on how child-centered design can bolster privacy for all internet users.
Bio: Helen A. Hayes
Helen A. Hayes is a Ph.D. Candidate at McGill University where she examines the intersections between tech regulation and climate policy. She holds a master’s degree in communication studies from McGill University (2020) and an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto (Victoria College 1T8). As Research Manager at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, Helen oversees all research outputs, leads the AI Policy portfolio, and has steered the Centre’s deliberative democracy initiatives with Canadian Youth. Her work has been published in the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology, Interfaces: Essays on Computing & Culture, and Lecture Notes in Computer Science, amongst others. Helen is also a member of the Digital Governance Council of Canada’s drafting committee, and a co-author of Voting Online: Technology and Democracy in Municipal Elections (McGill-Queen’s University Press, ’24) and Regulating Digital (UofT Press, forthcoming).
Questions about the session or about the IAPP chapter:
Lori Collins, BA, BAed, MISt, PMP
Instructor, Information Management Post Diploma
College of the North Atlantic
1 Prince Philip Drive P.O. Box 1693
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5P7
Lori.collins@cna.nl.ca
709-728-6726

Mediation-Arbitration: A Dispute Resolution Option - Complimentary FDRIA Webinar
2024-03-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Friday March 22, 2024 | 12:00 noon AT / 12:30 PM NT
1 hour followed by 15 minutes for further discussion with Colm or FDRIA
Zoom link included below. Registration not required.
Recording will be available on demand the following week.
Colm Brannigan
Mediatior, Arbitrator, Coach & Trainer
LL.M (ADR), C.Med, C.Arb, C.Med-Arb, IMI Cert, FCIArb
Med-Arb is becoming an increasingly popular way to resolve disputes. It can be designed to resolve most disputes occurring in everyday personal and commercial matters efficiently, effectively and fairly. It can be used to resolve disputes involving both lower and higher monetary amounts and disputes where relationships are of lesser or greater importance, such as family disputes, commercial disputes, partnership disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, condominium disputes, and many others.
Colm will give an overview of how med-arb can be used in dispute resolution with a focus on family disputes.
Colm Brannigan is a mediator, med-arbitrator, arbitrator, coach, and ADR trainer based in the GTA with an Ontario-wide practice. Colm has a solution-focused, common-sense approach to conflict management and dispute resolution. He is recognized as a leading Canadian expert in the use of online dispute resolution (ODR) and in med-arb processes. Colm also provides ADR training and consulting services and is a regular writer on ADR topics and a frequent speaker on ADR at Programs/Conferences.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Information Session - by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
2024-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
On March 25th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm AST to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event by submitting this form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm AST Thursday, March 21st
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Monday, March 25
6:00 – 7:00 pm AST
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Justice Camp for Youth Gala by the Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador
2024-03-25 19:00 - 21:00
Please see the below invitation for the the Justice Camp for Youth Gala by the Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador that will take place on March 25.

Drafting and Reviewing Search Warrants by Osgoode Hall School of Law
2024-03-26 - 2024-03-27 | Online
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to take a deep dive into how to draft legally solid and successful warrants.
Court decisions continue to make apparent the importance of clear, accurate and complete warrant applications, and the dire consequences of deficient drafting.
This practical program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to draft, review, and revise a wide variety of search warrants, and to identify and develop winning strategies for defending or attacking them.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program. Please note the workshop will NOT be recorded.

What You’ll Learn

Practical Issues in the Warrant Process: Cross-Discipline Panel Discussion
Latest Hot Issues in Computer and Related Technology Searches
Review of the Foundational Principles of Search and Seizure
Warrant Writing and Reviewing 101
Informers and Tipsters: Challenges and Strategies for Using Anonymous Sources

Who Should Attend

Law enforcement officers
Regulatory investigators (federal and provincial)
Defence lawyers
Judges, including Justices of the Peace and lower court judges form all provinces and territories
Crown Attorneys and Federal Prosecutors
