The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Financial Violence Among Intimate Partners
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
View the poster in French here.

2024 Virtual Pink Tea Events
2024-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
While Pink Teas were used to gather women to strategize to get the right to vote and run for elected office, our Pink Teas will feature female leaders so we learn about various issues and opportunities. We will be inspired to work together and realize our dreams.
Get ready for this season’s 5 incredible monthly webinars.
> May 17th featuring Charlotte Gray, author
> June 7th featuring Susana Craig, Pulitzer Prize NYT journalist
>September 13th guests to be announced
>November 1st guests to be announced
Click the ‘Get Tickets’ button to order a ticket for yourself and your colleagues and friends. You can purchase one or multiple dates, or get the entire 2024 Virtual Pink Tea season and save!
Visit famous5.ca/events for more information or contact f5f@mosaicevents.ca.

OUR NEXT VPT IS FRIDAY, MAY 17th
Meet our guest speakers:

Charlotte Gray, Award-winning biographer & historian
Meet Charlotte Gray, award-winning author of twelve books of history and biography at our May 17 Virtual Pink Tea!
Charlotte Gray is one of Canada’s best-known non-fiction writers, the author of the latest bestseller – Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt!
With an international reputation as an award-winning author and a renowned political and cultural commentator, Charlotte Gray has been awarded five honorary doctorates from Canada’s leading universities. She is also a member of the Order of Canada, a Library and Archives Canada Scholar, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.”

Engaging Conflict in the Moment: Using Curiosity to Turn Conflict into Cooperation
2024-05-22 | Online
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
via webinar only
Please note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand. Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand.
Who should attend: All legal professionals wishing to learn how to effectively clear up conflict TODAY!
Learning level: All levels
Conflict is part of life. But when conflict escalates and people become upset or argumentative, when they shut down or deflect, it drains our energy, complicates our cases, and undermines the outcomes we’re striving for. Communicating effectively when faced with conflict can turn these situations around.
In this one-day workshop, we will learn and practice how strategic curiosity, aimed at discovering the “why” behind conflict behaviour, can help us change conflict dynamics and achieve results.
In an interactive and experiential virtual setting, we will explore the pattern of how we think and make decisions in conflict and learn how to leverage targeted, curiosity-based communication strategies to lower stress, reduce tensions, generate understanding, and open avenues for cooperative ways forward.
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 Chairs
Dr. Megan Price — Director, Center for Applied Insight Conflict Resolution, Washington, DC
Sabina Smith — Center for Applied Insight Conflict Resolution, Squamish

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Apr. 24/24
Regular Price
After Apr. 24/24

Live Webinar
$494
$564

Live Webinar Articled Student
$282
$282

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.

CLEBC Programs Production Manager
Mary Kingston
mkingston@cle.bc.ca

Advanced Securities 2024: Combo by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-05-23 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
Thursdays, May 9 and 23, 2024
9:00 am – 12:30 pm (both days)
attend via webinar
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: Securities law practitioners (both solicitors and litigators)
Learning level: Advanced
Securities practice doesn’t always leave much time for you to keep up with all the developments and transactions happening in the market.
Because it’s hard to leave your desk for a whole day, we’ve split this conference into a two-part series. This will be your efficient solution to learning about the latest developments.
Leading securities practitioners have curated only the most important big transactions, trends, and hot topics to discuss with you. As always, we look forward to sharing with you the ever-popular and valuable Case Law Update. You will leave this series confident and current.
Don’t worry if you can’t make one of the sessions. If you register for the COMBO, you can access subsequent rebroadcasts in July and December 2024 for free! Rebroadcast dates to be confirmed at a later date.
Join for Day 1 Session or Day 2 Session, or both days.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
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*
Genevieve Chang
gchang@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) Online Information Session
2024-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
On May 27th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm ADT 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 in this registration form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT Friday, May 24th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

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

Managing Workplace Stress
2024-05-29 | Online
REGISTER NOW

Learn how to identify, manage, reduce, and even eliminate sources of stress in the workplace to increase organizational productivity, improve morale, and contribute to overall workplace wellness.
Workplace stress is an ever-increasing reality in today’s modern work environment. Employees are faced with competing priorities at work and at home, technology-induced demand for access 24/7, and lean staffing which adds to overall workload. These modern stressors, if unmanaged, can affect productivity and the general sense of well-being within an organization. Understanding how to identify the sources of stress and incorporating realistic coping strategies into the work environment will help both employees and organizations enhance overall performance and improve morale. This experiential workshop is designed to help participants identify workplace stressors and develop a stress management plan.
Key Learning Outcomes

Understanding positive versus negative stress
Recognizing the four key sources of stress
Developing insight into “negative stress” concepts
Differentiating between three major types of stress
Understanding how to turn negative stressors into positive outcomes
Identifying quick-fix techniques
Learning long-term preventative practices
Charting a stress baseline
Developing a stress management plan

Canada’s Volunteer Awards Q&A - English Session
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Do you have questions about how to submit a nomination to Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA)? The CVA team can help!
An information session will take place via Zoom to answer questions about the steps for submitting a nomination using the CVA online system.
Please use the link below to join in the language of your choice.
English Session: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84711661887?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 847 1166 1887
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbEZkF7Gxw
French Session: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83689653114?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 836 8965 3114
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbwU9BR9M
If you have any questions, or need help, please email us at Info-cva-pbc-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or call 1-877-825-0434.
We look forward to seeing you at the session!

Estate Planning for Blended Families 2024
2024-05-30 | Online
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
via webinar

—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.
Summer Series 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Thursday, July 25, 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 area of wills, estates and trusts. This course may also be of interest to lawyers practicing in the area of family law.
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
This course addresses the interplay between family law and estate planning, including the often conflicting obligations presented by these two areas of law. The program will outline current trends and tools to consider when advising your clients. A portion of the course will be dedicated to unique practice and ethics considerations applicable to these areas of law.
After taking this program, you will:

have up-to-date information on agreements between spouses
be aware of tax issues specific to blended families
understand incapacity planning
be up to date on wills, trusts and inter vivos planning issues and litigation issues

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 Chairs
Ingrid M. Tsui — Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP, Vancouver
Amanda N. Winters — Farris LLP, Vancouver

*Please note: The in-person session is dependent on a minimum number of registrants and may not be confirmed until 4 weeks before the course date.
Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous 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 and lunch for in-person registration.

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

Canada’s Volunteer Awards Q&A - French Session
2024-05-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Online

Open Doors at Justice 2024
2024-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Each year, Justice Canada hosts an Open Doors at Justice event to engage in dialogue with the public and stakeholders on ways to make government more open and accessible. This year, the Open Doors at Justice event will take place on May 30th, 2024, during Open Government Week (May 27th to 31st), a worldwide initiative that showcases transparency, accountability, and participation in government. This year’s 5th annual Open Doors at Justice event will focus on sharing information and hearing from Justice Canada employees who will be speaking about what they do and why their work is important to supporting Canada’s Justice System. The event is also an opportunity to promote the scope of work that Justice does and the employment opportunities available to those who may wish to join the Department.
Learn more about this year’s Open Doors at Justice event and register here. This event is both in-person and online.

Tuning Up Your Law Firm: Best Practices for Solicitors 2024
2024-06-04 | Online
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
via webinar only
—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.
Summer Series 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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: Solicitors in all areas of practice
Learning level: All levels
A solicitors practice tune-up! One day. Lots of speakers. Loads of issues. All your questions answered.
Join your fellow solicitors, co-chairs, and presenters, as we cover multiple subjects in a one-day virtual CLE. From marketing, to “CYA,” to technology, to good old-fashioned “nuts and bolts” best practices, this course is for every solicitor at all levels of experience.
We won’t leave any question unanswered, and we will help you go into the summer with lots to think about. We promise an engaging look at what a solicitor needs to do to be the best they can be.
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 Chairs
Timothy J. Lack — Redpoint Law LLP, Vancouver
Michael A. LeBeau — LeBeau Law, Coquitlam
Alisha O’Neill — Wilson Rasmussen LLP, Surrey

Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous 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*
Teresa Sheward
tsheward@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Facilitation Skills for High-Impact Outcomes (in-person)
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-06 | The Gardiner Centre, Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus Suite 1014, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John's, NL, A1A 1B3, Canada
Learn how to draw out and process input from a group to move discussions and ideas forward.
Facilitation Skills teaches participants how to facilitate goal-oriented meetings and discussions through planning, collaboration, and consensus. The course teaches meeting management techniques (timekeeping, following an agreed-upon agenda, and keeping a clear record). It also teaches participants how to lead group discussions by using effective listening skills and paraphrasing, guiding the conversation, and balancing group participation. The highly interactive course is limited to twelve participants to maximize learning and classroom participation.
Key Learning Outcomes

Learn practical facilitation skills and strategies to help you become a better facilitator
Obtain effective meeting management techniques to help achieve organizational goals
Hands-on practice in facilitation and immediate feedback
Strengthen your ability to confidently assemble teams of facilitators and decision-makers
Understand and introduce strategies to help improve employee productivity and communications

National Roundtable on Administrative Law (2024 Edition) by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice
2024-06-06 | Online
Location: Online & In Person:Ottawa, ON

Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory.
***More details and registratio form to come.
Co-Chairs

Michael Gottheil, Accessibility Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Athanasios Hadjis, Vice-Chair, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
The Honourable James W. O’Reilly, Federal Court, CIAJ’s Past President

Contact
For further information, please contact the Project Manager of Multidisciplinary Programs, Mary Plagakis
Tel.: 514-731-2855
Email: mary.plagakis@ciaj-icaj.ca

Cancellation Policy:

30 days or more before the event: Administration fees of $40
7 days or more before the event: 50% of registration fees
Less than 7 days before the event: No refund

At any time, a participant may be replaced by another person without charge
COVID-19 Requirements
To protect everyone’s health, the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice requests that participants, CIAJ staff, faculty members and speakers are vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they benefit from a recognized medical exemption. This request is in addition to any restrictions or vaccination requirements that may be in force in the jurisdiction or at the venue where the event is being held. Masks are strongly recommended.

Parenting Coordination by the Family Dispute Resolution Institute
2024-06-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
12:00 Noon AT / 12:30 PM NT
Online Zoom Presentation
1 hour followed by 15 mins for further discussion with our presenter or FDRIA
Recording will be available on demand the following week.
Family dispute resolution service for parents who continue to experience significant conflict with a co-parent.
ABSTRACT This webinar is for family law professionals who work with parents epxperiencing significant conflict in co-parenitng and implementing their parening plan often resulting in continuous court motions.
When children are exposed to ongoing conflict between their parents, they are at risk for social and mental health problems, and may experience more difficulty with their own intimate relationships in the long term. Parenting coordination can help to reduce parents’ conflict and may provide respite from exposure to their parents’ conflict.
Parenting coordination combines education, coaching, mediation and where necessary, arbitration, to interpret the parenting plan related to day-to-day decisions. The Parenting Coordinator provides information, effective tools and strategies for parents to improve their co-parent dynamic and communication to provide parents and children some respite from conflict. In some cases, the role of the parenting coordinator is to disengage the parents completely.
Hilary Linton is a senior family lawyer, mediator, parenting coordinator and arbitrator. She founded Riverdale Mediation after litigating family and civil matters for 14 years including as a partner in a Toronto boutique law firm. Riverdale’s team of highly skilled family mediators, parenting coordinators and arbitrators resolve high conflict and challenging disputes. Riverdale is also internationally known for its high calibre online training programs in Family Dispute Resolution.
Register here
Request access to a recorded webinar
Learn more about MDW Law Mediation Training

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) Online Information Session
2024-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On June 10th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This Immigrant Services of Nova Scotia-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 in this registration form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT Friday, June 7th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

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

A Climb to the Summit of Mont-Tremblant, with the project ‘’Toucher le Sommet’’ - Webinar
2024-06-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
The Youth and Indigenous Justice Division, Family Law and Youth Justice Section, of the Department of Justice Canada invites you to participate in a webinar on:
A Climb to the Summit of Mont-Tremblant, with the project ‘’Toucher le Sommet’’
11:00 to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)
Perseverance and working towards a goal culminates in a climb to the summit of Mont-Tremblant. In this webinar, the winners of the 2023 National Youth Justice Policing Award will share their experience dealing with youth who have been found guilty of their first criminal offence, and face various challenges and risks.
The presenter will discuss the spectrum of youth justice approaches available in these situations. She will also discuss her police service’s initiative, “Toucher le Sommet”, where police officers mentor youth through sports and games, over the course of then weeks, to support their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community in the City of Saint-Eustache.
For her work on “Project Toucher le Sommet”, Constable Jessica Bonneville was awarded the Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award in 2023.
Presenter
Constable Jessica Bonneville joined the Saint-Eustache Police Service in 2020 as a patrol officer. In 2022, she was assigned as a police educator at École secondaire des Patriotes, where she organized and promoted “Toucher le Sommet” to young people and partner organizations.
Registration Details
There is no cost to attend the webinar, but registration is required by June 6th, 2024.
To register on JUScampus, please use:
A climb to the summit of Mont-Tremblant, with the project ‘’Toucher le Sommet’’ (justice.gc.ca)
Otherwise, please use:
Webinaire: Une escalade au sommet du Mont-Tremblant, avec le projet « Toucher le Sommet » / Webinar: A climb to the summit of Mont-Tremblant, with the project ‘’Toucher le Sommet’’
For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2024 Accreditation Summary.
This webinar will be delivered in French with simultaneous interpretation in English. Viewers are invited to submit questions for the presenter in either official language.

Estate Litigation Basics 2024
2024-06-13 | Online
Advise your next estate litigation client with confidence
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
via webinar
—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.
Summer Series 2024
Friday, July 19, 2024
Friday, July 26, 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: This course is designed for lawyers who are developing a practice in the area of wills, estates, and trust litigation. This course may also be of interest to general practitioners.
Learning level: Fundamental
Your first few estate litigation files don’t have to be stressful.
This basics course will provide you with the fundamental building blocks to litigate a wills and estates case, plus build a practice in this area. Experienced estate litigators will share with you essential information, practical guidance, and insider tips to save you time spent on trial by error.
You will increase your knowledge and competence in a range of substantive and procedural estate litigation topics so you can successfully conduct your practice.
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
Amy A. Mortimore, KC — Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver

*Please note: The in-person session is dependent on a minimum number of registrants and may not be confirmed until 4 weeks before the course date.
Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous 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 and lunch for in-person registration.

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

Indigenous Legal Orders Conference 2024
2024-06-14 | Online
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
via webinar
—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.
Summer Series 2024
Friday, July 19, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024
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: All who focus on Indigenous legal issues, including the judiciary, lawyers in private practice, industry, and government; Indigenous leaders, employees of First Nations or First Nations organizations, in-house counsel, law students, and Indigenous community members
Learning level: All levels
This conference will be of interest to anyone involved in legal issues respecting Indigenous peoples and to everyone interested in building constructive partnerships in Canada.
You will learn from scholars and practitioners of Indigenous law about the legal principles and concepts underlying Indigenous legal orders, as well as about the importance of Indigenous legal processes and institutions.
You are invited to join this conversation about how Indigenous legal traditions and the common law might productively co-exist. You will hear of existing applications of Indigenous law and what it means to establish a pluralistic approach to legal problem-solving in Canada.
The conference is unique because it does not discuss Aboriginal law (Canadian laws and policy about Indigenous peoples or the relationship with Indigenous peoples), but rather Indigenous legal traditions in and of themselves. This discussion is intended to be broad-based and stretch across different legal fields, including health, criminal justice, child welfare, environmental law, and land-based planning, as well as hybrid solutions where attempts are being made to “indigenize” current legal processes.
You will learn about:

existing applications of Indigenous laws
legal principles and concepts underlying Indigenous legal orders
establishing a pluralistic approach to legal problem-solving
how Indigenous legal traditions and the common law might productively co-exist
the importance of Indigenous legal processes and institutions
what it means to live and work in a multi-juridical system
how to think about, work with, and implement Indigenous laws

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 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
Dr. Sarah Morales (Su-taxwiye) — Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Victoria, Victoria
Leah Sisi-ya-ama George-Wilson — Miller Titerle + Co., Vancouver

*Please note: The in-person session is dependent on a minimum number of registrants and may not be confirmed until 4 weeks before the course date.
Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous 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 and lunch for
in-person registration.

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*
Teresa Sheward
tsheward@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Free Session - Trauma-informed Lawyering by the Journey Project
2024-06-14 09:30 - 13:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Free ‘Trauma-Informed Lawyering’ *CLE Opportunity
The Journey Project Legal Support Service (JPLSS) is a collaboration between the Journey Project team and trained lawyers who are interested in supporting survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Journey Project is actively seeking lawyers to join our Legal Support Service lawyer roster. Lawyers on our roster complete PAID consultations with survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence, in areas of law in which they practice or are comfortable providing legal advice.
Currently, our roster is staffed with 25+ lawyers from geographic regions throughout the province, many of whom have been with The Journey Project since our inception in 2018. Our request is coming not from lawyer withdrawal, rather an increased uptake from participants in TJP’s services, which includes increased demand for access to legal advice through us.
As of this writing, The Journey Project has worked with 950+ survivors here in NL, more than 70% of which are interested in lawyer consultation as part of their involvement with us. Recently, we’ve had an influx of survivors wishing to consult with lawyers on our roster and we are acutely aware of the need to increase our capacity to provide this vitally important service.
Lawyers who wish to participate in this program must participate in a free half-day training session on trauma-informed lawyering. This training is being offered at the Law Society of NL on Friday, June 14 from 9:30am – 1:00pm and offers a unique opportunity to build the skills and knowledge of legal professionals and make practicing lawyers eligible to join the Journey Project Legal Support Service.
Training will cover:

identifying and understanding trauma and its impacts
the neurobiology of trauma
rationale and principles of trauma-informed lawyering
trauma-informed responses to disclosures
burnout, empathic strain, and vicarious trauma

This seminar is free and, *subject to the provisions of the Law Society’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements, may constitute 3.5 hours of eligible CLE activities.
To register for this training visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JourneyTIL
If you are interested in learning more about this training or becoming a part of this paid and rewarding program please reach out to Janet Lee, Coordinator at janet@journeyprojectnl.com or 709-986-2801

Current Issues in Social Media and Copyright Law 2024
2024-06-17 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
via webinar only

—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.
Summer Series 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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: Any lawyers interested in learning about the interaction between social media, copyright, and the law
Learning level: All levels
This panel of media lawyers/scholars will discuss various challenging legal questions that have recently emerged on the social media landscape in the sphere of copyright law. The course will be broken down into three main segments, with time for a Q&A at the end.
The course will discuss:
1. Copyright law issues with generative AI

when are generative AI tools responsible for copyright infringement?
when do works created through generative AI tools receive copyright protection?
what do lawyers need to know when advising clients on the use of generative AI tools?

2. The law of YouTube and social media platforms

to what extent does contract law replace copyright on social media platforms?
what issues does this raise with respect to the legitimacy of dispute resolution procedures, Charter protections, and other legal rights?
what is the current legal framework for Influencer Marketing Disclosures in Canada?

3. Impacts of copyright law on marginalized groups

how does copyright law address the creation of accessible versions of works for persons with disabilities?
how can copyright law better meet the needs of Indigenous communities with respect to the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expression?
how does copyright law affect whose voices are being heard?

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Instructors
Jon Festinger, KC (he/him) — Of Counsel, Chandler, Fogden, Lyman Law Corporation and Adjunct Professor, Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, Vancouver
Rowan Meredith (she/her) — Lawyer, Delta

Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous 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?
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Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

CLEBC Programs Coordinator
Darsey Meredith
darseym@cle.bc.ca

An Exclusive Insight: Marie Henein's Legal Expertise Comes to CBA-NL
2024-06-17 13:00 - 15:30 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
The Canadian Bar Association – Newfoundland and Labrador (CBA-NL) is thrilled to announce that Marie Henein will be joining them for an exclusive presentation on June 17th at 1:00pm. Widely acknowledged as one of Canada’s foremost litigators, Ms. Henein brings a wealth of experience as lead counsel in high-profile criminal, civil, and regulatory cases. Her legal acumen extends beyond criminal law, encompassing representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in class actions and major civil and commercial disputes. With appearances at all levels of court, including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, Ms. Henein’s insights promise to offer a unique perspective to attendees.
Date: June 17, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: 3rd Floor of The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. 196-198 Water St.
PD Hours 2 Hours

MEMBER DISCOUNT
CBA Member $86.25 ($75+tax)
Non-CBA Member $115 ($100+tax) for non members
PD Hours 2. Registration includes a signed copy of Marie’s memoir “Nothing But The Truth”.
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.

The Law Society: The Regulation of the Legal Profession in NL
2024-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Webinar (Online Only)
Seminar Overview:
Join us for a free seminar regarding the Law Society and the regulation of the legal profession in Newfoundland and Labrador. This session will explore the role of the Law Society, detailing its governance structure and providing an overview of its operations related to matters involving discipline, practice management, education/admissions, and custodianships. Whether you are a seasoned lawyer or new to the profession, this seminar offers valuable knowledge to enhance your practice and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the key aspects of legal regulation in our province.
Seminar Presenters
Lori Chafe – Director of Professional Responsibility
Christian Hurley – Director of Admissions and Education
Aimee Rowe – Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Nakita Ryan – Director of Custodianships
Angie Whitehead – Director of Practice Management

No Registration Fee

To register for this seminar, please click here.
CPD Credit: 2 hours

Generative AI: The Future is Here by Thomson Reuters
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Webcast Time
12PM EDT
The future is here – The power of generative AI is now available for legal professionals in Canada.
You’ve been hearing about how generative AI is likely to have a big impact on the way legal professionals work, and now you can experience it for yourself.
This is just the beginning of our generative AI journey. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how Thomson Reuters is using generative AI-powered CoCounsel skills to jumpstart legal research on Westlaw Edge Canada and accelerate key legal tasks with CoCounsel Core.
Register here.

Screening – Best Practices for Identifying and Managing Power Imbalances and Family Violence by MDW Mediation
2024-06-19 - 2024-06-21 | Online
Dates: June 19-21, 2024 (21 hours)
Cost: $1,000
Multi-course discount: Deduct $100 off the price of your second, and each subsequent, course.
Pre-requisites: Law degree or mental health professional, unless otherwise approved.

Acquire skills to identify and assess power imbalances and family violence for safer and more effective family dispute resolution.
Screening is an essential first step when engaging in any family dispute resolution process. This three day in-person session will use lectures, group discussions, and role plays to help you to:

Understand and identify power imbalances and family violence
Recognize the impacts that power imbalances and family violence can have in families and dispute resolution processes
Consider how diversity of various types may impact power imbalances
Use screening tools
Assess and manage risk
Design a safer process
Engage in safety planning
Prepare for a safe termination

Enroll now at mediationinfo@mdwlaw.ca

Introduction to Financial Statements for Legal Professionals 2024
2024-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Everything you need to know about financial statements in a legal environment
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
via webinar only
—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.
Summer Series 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
Monday, July 22, 2024
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: Corporate/commercial lawyers and business litigators new to this area and from all Canadian jurisdictions; this course is also of interest to legal staff who deal with financial statements and family law practitioners
Learning level: Fundamental
Being able to understand and use financial statements is a critical skill to have in order to give effective advice to your business or family law clients.
At this introductory workshop, Chartered Professional Accountants experienced in working with lawyers will teach you basic accounting concepts, along with what financial statements reveal about a company’s performance and viability.
You will also learn what financial statements do not tell you. You will increase confidence in your ability to review financial statements, explain them to your clients, and use them to benefit your negotiations or case. Popular and well-loved, this course is as a past attendee said “one of the most effective CLEs that I have attended.”
After taking this course, you will be able to:

understand the principles involved in creating a set of financial statements
assess the financial position and operating performance of a company after reading a set of financial statements
recognize the different types of public accountant reports and the reliance that can be placed on each

Join us to better understand financial statements today!
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 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
Andrew Mackenzie, CPA, CA, CBV — Blair Mackay Mynett Valuations Inc., Vancouver

Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous 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.
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Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

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CLEBC Programs Coordinator
Jessica Hodgins
jhodgins@cle.bc.ca

Insurance Law Basics 2024
2024-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
via webinar only
—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.
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: Plaintiff counsel, defence counsel, corporate counsel, in-house counsel, claim managers, senior claims executives, mediators, arbitrators, underwriters, and insurance adjusters
Learning level: Fundamental
This course is CLEBC’s primer on the essentials of insurance law. Insurance contracts are not just another type of contract—there are numerous unique features with insurance law contracts: declarations, insuring agreements, definitions, exclusions and conditions, and endorsements.
This course will cover critical elements of insurance contracts, such as the insuring agreement and the rules regarding exclusions. Also covered will be duty to defend and the implications of the tripartite relationship between insurer, insured, and defence counsel.
This half-day program is an essential introduction for solicitors and litigators to what they really need to know to navigate insurance contracts and insurance law generally.
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). Please note: The CPD hours of the rebroadcast will either meet or exceed the CPD hours of the original live webinar course.
Course Chairs
Roger Tangry — Lindsay LLP, Vancouver
Scott W. Urquhart — Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Department – Claims, Intact Insurance, Vancouver

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
2024-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Time
10:00 AM – 01:00 PM CDT

Location
Online Virtual
*early rate expires 05/30/2024

Dealing with issues related to mental health in the workplace can be challenging and difficult to navigate. It is essential that organizations have the capabilities to manage mental health because early identification and support typically leads to continued productivity and retention of employees. This workshop provides a roadmap to help managers participate in conversations with employees who may require support when experiencing difficulties related to mental health. Participants will learn strategies for creating a more inclusive work environment that reduces stigma surrounding mental health.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

List the common mental illnesses that people may experience in the workplace
Explain how to engage employees in need of support when experiencing mental health difficulties
Apply practical strategies to reduce stigma
Design workplace policies that address the rights and responsibilities of employee and employers to create an inclusive workplace

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, delivered electronically
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Topics Included

Why Mental Health Matters
A Review of Common Mental Illnesses
Myths About Mental Illness
Best Practices in Workplace Mental Health
Tips for Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Concerns
How to Approach Someone About a Mental Health Concern
Employer Rights and Responsibilities
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
What is Reasonable Accommodation?
Return-to-Work Considerations

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop for human resources personnel, leaders, managers, and supervisors, and anyone who may need to appropriately respond to staff with mental health concerns.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.

Trainer: Shelly Qualtieri
As a former Multidisciplinary Team Manager for a non-profit organization and Team Leader within the Provincial Government sector, Shelly’s experience in coaching, mentoring, and leadership has provided her with a unique and diverse skill set that combines academic understanding with practical knowledge. She holds a Master’s degree in Investigations Management and has significant work experience both in Canada and Australia, where she been an energetic practitioner, educator, and leader in the field of youth justice, child welfare, mental health, homelessness, and suicide intervention for over 20 years. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, Shelly has a private counselling and coaching practice where she focuses on wellness, leadership, difficult conversations, and healthy relationships. She is a seasoned and engaging presenter who is passionate about her work, which allows her to naturally facilitate ongoing learning for workshop participants. Read blogs written by Shelly here.

CCMW Employment Study Launch
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Invitation to CCMW Employment Study Launch
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is excited to extend an invitation to you & your organization to join us on June 20th at 1pm EDT to celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking, national employment study focusing on diverse experiences of Canadian Muslim women and their employers in the workplace.
The study is part of CCMW’s Addressing Barriers to Employment for Muslim Women Project (Project ASPIRE), funded by WAGE Canada.
Despite being more educated than the average Canadian, Canadian Muslim women often report feeling under-represented and face higher rates of unemployment. This study seeks to delve deeper into the reasons behind this disparity.
Led by Dr. Sarah Shah, Lead Researcher of the Muslims in Canada Data Initiative at the Institute of Islamic Studies (University of Toronto), this national study aims to unpack the stories of success, challenges, and everyday workplace experiences of diverse Canadian Muslim women and their employers.
By attending this launch event, you will gain valuable insights into the realities and lived experiences of Canadian Muslim women in the workforce and learn about actionable strategies on how the study can inform public policy to promote workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
Please join us as we celebrate this important milestone! We look forward to seeing you there!
Register at www.ccmw.com to reserve your spot today.
Committed to equality, equity, and empowerment of women and making a positive contribution to Canadian society.

Advanced Conveyancing Topics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2024
2024-06-21 | Online
It’s more than just a “title”— sharpen your skills so you can recognize and deal with the exceptions!
Friday, June 21, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
via webinar only
—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.
Summer Series 2024
Friday, July 19, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024
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: Experienced conveyancing professionals including paralegals, legal assistants, and other legal support staff; the course may also be of interest to lawyers practicing in the area of residential conveyancing and to real estate agents
Learning level: Advanced
Conveyancing is like the English language—there is an exception to every rule. Keeping knowledgeable in your busy practice will make you an invaluable asset to your firm.
In this course, our senior faculty will focus on a variety of advanced issues faced by conveyancers every day, including many hot topics.
A senior conveyancer will be on hand to answer any questions and comment on her experience with many of the topics that will be discussed throughout the day.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 5.5 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
Dick H.K. Chan — Spagnuolo & Company LLP, Coquitlam

Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous 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 Programs Coordinator
Jessica Hodgins
jhodgins@cle.bc.ca

Cross-Examination of Witnesses Through Interpreters 2024
2024-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Don’t let your cross get lost in translation!

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: Litigation lawyers in all practice areas: civil, criminal, family, and commercial who face opposing witnesses who will testify through an interpreter
Learning level: Intermediate
Lawyers in BC represent clients in a multicultural and multilingual environment. Litigation lawyers, across practice areas, often must conduct examinations for discovery and trials where witnesses give evidence through an interpreter.
In this two-hour session, panelists Scott Turner, David Taylor, and Nerissa Yan will provide their insight into the legal, ethical, and practical challenges and considerations on how to effectively collect and test evidence through the use of interpreters.
This course has ethics and professionalism components.
