A Climb to the Summit of Mont-Tremblant, with the project ‘’Toucher le Sommet’’ - Webinar
2024-06-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/St_Johns) | 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
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials and lunch for
in-person registration.

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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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

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.

Workplace Fatality Cases 2024
2024-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
A workplace death has occurred. Do you know your client’s rights and obligations before the investigation starts to unfold?
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: Criminal defence counsel, in-house counsel, WorkSafeBC counsel
Learning level: All levels
Workplace fatalities are a tragic reality in a wide range of settings. When a fatality occurs, many businesses are not prepared to face the investigative machinery of WorkSafeBC and the RCMP.
It is not a simple matter. The WorkSafeBC investigation under the BC Worker’s Compensation Act is a very different creature from a criminal investigation by RCMP or city police under the Criminal Code.
This comprehensive half-day program will examine the two processes, illuminating the differences and nuances of the two processes and how various factors will dictate the best course of action for a business. As counsel, you need to be ready for the call when a workplace death happens!

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
On June 24th, join the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) 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, June 21st
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

Summary Trials 2024
2024-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
via webinar only
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Who should attend: All civil litigators—including corporate/commercial litigators
Learning level: Intermediate
The stated object of the Supreme Court Civil Rules is to secure the “just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every proceeding on its merits.” A critical tool in that array is Rule 9-7 Summary Trial.
This course is a comprehensive review of the principles and strategic and tactical considerations that go into assessing and framing (or challenging) a matter that is under consideration as a summary trial. This course will examine the jurisprudence surrounding summary trials, as well as provide a collection of practical practice pointers for managing summary trial files.
This course is for intermediate-level counsel and will also be valuable for experienced counsel who seek an update and refresher. If you are an experienced litigator and “Summary Trial” brings to mind Rule 18A—you need this update!
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
Patrick Williams — McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Vancouver

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by May 28/24
Regular Price
After May 28/24

Live Webinar
$247
$282

Live Webinar Articled Student
$141
$141

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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Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
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Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Raymond Lee
rlee@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Animals and the Law 2024
2024-07-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
(REPLAY)

Description

Animal Law is now recognized as an important and evolving area of practice as companion animals become subject to custody disputes, and service providers – including animal welfare and entertainment venues – face litigation challenges or legislative changes to their activities. While many North American law schools begin to carve out academic and research space for this developing area, our half-day program helps you to get a handle on the key issues involved. Join us to learn more.

Learn about the intersection of animal law with other areas of legal practice
Evaluate the distinctions between sentient beings vs. other inanimate forms of property
Find out about recent case law in respect to this emerging area of law

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Stress Management for Legal Professionals
2024-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
(REPLAY)

Description

Providing legal services to your clients is challenging. The recent national study on wellness in the legal profession tells us that legal professionals experience chronic stress and psychological distress. This program provides you with a starting point (and a roadmap) to understand, process, and address these challenges. Our expert speaker, Dr. Mamta Gautam, is known as “the Doctor’s Doctor” for her work with physicians, but also has extensive experience working with members of the legal profession. Join Dr. Gautam as she provides you with stress management strategies and techniques for your professional and personal life.

What is stress and are there good/beneficial types of it?
How can we manage stress that occurs in the context of providing legal services?
What proactive measures can we take to stop stress from manifesting itself in the first place?

Please note: The on-demand webcast will only be available until end of day April 10, 2025.
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Federation of Law Societies 2024 National Criminal Law Program
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-09
Registration is now open for the Federation of Law Societies 49th National Criminal Law Program, scheduled to take place in Halifax from July 8-12, 2024. This conference offers a unique opportunity to meet your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in just one week. The NCLP features top-notch content, focused this year on Substantive Criminal Law, Advocacy, and the Administration of Justice, with insights provided by a distinguished faculty comprising some of Canada’s leading judges, Crown Prosecutors, and Defense Counsel. Immerse yourself in discussions and workshops that reflect the latest developments in the legal landscape.
For more information, the detailed program schedule, and to secure your spot, please visit NCLP Registration.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2024-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On July 8th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 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, July 5th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Monday, July 8
2:00 – 3:00 pm ADT

Platform: Microsoft Teams

Strategic Risk Management (in person)
2024-07-10 | The Gardiner Centre, Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus Suite 1014, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John's, NL, A1A 1B3, Canada
Offered by the Gardiner Centre.

Master the frameworks for identifying, assessing, acting on, and communicating risk issues in order to plan for the future.

The Strategic Risk Management course identifies recent innovations in risk management approaches and focuses on using risk management processes and tools for organizational success. Participants will learn how to be proactive in identifying and managing risk to improve decision-making, increase capacity and enhance performance. Risk in projects, initiatives and policy development are also explored to understand how to ensure benefits and maximize value for the organization.
Key Learning Outcomes

Assess the meaning of risk and how risk affects all aspects of an organization
Define your role in risk management
Develop an organizational risk profile
Identify risk in your organization and incorporate the assessment of these risks into your strategic planning
Improve risk response decisions and incorporate risk management in project planning and execution
Translate your organizational values and objectives into daily actions focused on success and future planning

Course Endorsements & Partnerships
This course qualifies for Professional Development Units (PDUs) as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Each course has a specific qualifying factor for PDUs. See the table below for a specific PDU breakdown for this Gardiner Center program.
To learn more about PDUs and how to apply these credits to your active credential please see www.pmi.org.
Instructor

Tom Cooper

Dr. Tom Cooper is a Professor of Strategic Management at the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University.
Prior to taking his position at Memorial University, Dr. Cooper was a senior manager in PwC’s Performance Improvement Consulting practice in London, UK. He is an active facilitator with the Gardiner Centre at Memorial, a business consultant, company founder, board member, and is a Certified Management Consultant.

Tips From the Bench for Trial Prep
2024-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
(REPLAY)

Description

What do judges want when you stand up in front of them in court? Spend a few hours hearing directly from judges with tips on the proper ways to address the court, and from experienced counsel on how they prepare a witness to testify, their expert witness considerations, and e-trial procedure options. Our presenters help you better understand court jurisdiction, how to proceed with a jury trial when it’s appropriate, and much more.

Consider the most important Rules of Civil Procedure
Learn how to refine your skills for submissions on costs and on law, penalties, remedies or disposition
Hear from triers of fact on how best to present effective opening and closing statements

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Neurodiversity at Work: Embracing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
2024-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
10:00 AM – 01:00 PM CDT

Embracing neurodiversity in your workplace means creating a more adaptable environment where everyone can thrive. And when you cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusion, you tap into the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. These include enhanced creativity, innovation, productivity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

This workshop teaches you how to build a neuroinclusive workplace culture through your recruitment, retention, and promotion practices. You will learn practical ways to embrace the strengths and navigate barriers for people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Describe neurodiversity in the workplace
Define sensory sensitivity
Explain how neurodiversity and inclusion can strengthen your team
List tools and strategies for supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
Apply steps for inclusive communication

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, experiential practice, and small group discussions.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Some of the Topics Included

Neurodiversity as a Spectrum of Ability
How Neurodiversity Strengthens Teams
What Inclusion Looks Like
Why Neurodiversity in the Workplace Matters
Harnessing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
Tools for the Hiring Process
Recruitment, retention, and advancement

Target Audience
This is an introductory workshop for leaders, supervisors, managers, and human resource personnel who want to learn how they can create a more neuroinclusive culture. It’s also for people who identify as neurodivergent and want to gain useful skills they can use in their workplace.

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: Paula Hutchinson

Paula is an enthusiastic educator, trainer, and consultant, with a rich and varied work background working in schools, community-based non-profits, and clinical settings. She specializes in emotional intelligence, mental health, and working with challenging behaviours in both individuals and teams. Paula believes that everyone should be able to find meaning in their work and relationships, and that only by working together to create sustainable solutions, can individuals, professionals, workplaces, and communities ensure their supports, systems, and policies are responsive and effective for everyone. As a facilitator, she draws on her experience with adult education and learning principles to provide an engaging, practical, and interactive workshop experience.

Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2024
2024-07-17 | Online
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: All junior paralegals and legal support staff wishing to excel in their role; this course may also be of interest to lawyers transitioning to family practice
Learning level: Fundamental
This course covers everything legal support staff and junior paralegals need to know to begin a successful career in a family law office. You will learn about preparing and managing documents, opening and organizing a file, desk order divorce applications, an overview of child and spousal support, preparing for chambers, and tips on how to excel as a valuable member of your team.
Hear from experienced lawyers and paralegals who have successfully handled the challenges you will meet every day.
Topics on the agenda include:

Desk Order Application for Final Orders
Child and Spousal Support
Chambers Practice
File and Document Management
New Tech Trends and AI in the Legal Realm

We welcome any questions on course day regarding what it’s like to be a Designated Paralegal—please send your questions in advance to Mary Kingston at maryk@cle.bc.ca.

Federation of Law Societies National Family Law Program
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-25
Register today for the Federation of Law Societies National Family Law Program, scheduled to take place in Halifax from July 22 to 25, 2024. This biennial conference provides a unique opportunity to fulfill your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in just one week. The NFLP features top-notch content, focused on topics such as property, child support, spousal support, child protection and pensions, with insights provided by a distinguished faculty comprising some of Canada’s leading judges, family law practitioners, and experts in the field. Immerse yourself in discussions and workshops that reflect the latest developments in the family law landscape.
For more information, the detailed program schedule, and to secure your spot, please visit NFLP Registration.

Small Claims Court Rules and Technology
2024-07-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
(REPLAY)

Description

Do you represent clients before the Small Claims Court and want a better understanding of the Court’s Rules? In this program, you get tips on how to use the Rules when advocating for a client before the Court and the technology you need to understand to be effective. Attend this program to refine your advocacy skills and to advance your tech knowledge.

Understand how to use the Small Claims Court E-filing Service Portal
Learn more about conducting a Zoom-enabled motion, settlement conference, or other procedure
Hear suggestions on how to get your digital documents ready for trial
Listen to common tips and traps of technology in this sector

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Handling Privy Council Appeals by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association
2024-07-25 00:00 | Online
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association invites you to join us for a discussion chaired by Lloyd De Vincenzi, and led by Richard Clayton KC, Desiree Artesi and Louise di Mambro OBE with a focus on “Handling Privy Council Appeals”.

Register here to attend
Our panellists Desiree Artesi will be exploring ‘constituting an appeal’, particularly focusing on composition of panels, instructing local attorneys vs PC agents and Appeals is of right, with leave of Court of Appeal from local court.
Richard Clayton KC will address ‘the appeal hearing’, specifically drafting statement of facts and issues, précis and chronology, drafting the written case, appeals of law vs appeals of fact and the principle of concurrent findings of fact, conducting the hearing for the Appellant, conducting the hearing for the respondent, reply submissions, dealing with costs after judgment.
Finally, Louise di Mambro OBE will explore the ‘rule changes’. New rules are being prepared for the JCPC and that these include some radical changes, particularly exploring: efiling via a portal for new cases, service postponed, new tighter timetable for cases, case management, publication of parties’ documents on the JCPC website.
Date: 25th July 2024

Time:
8.30 am Jamaica
9.30 am The Bahamas / Dominica / Trinidad and Tobago
2.30 pm United Kingdom
2.30 pm Nigeria
3.30 pm Zambia
Chair & Opening remarks

Lloyd De Vincenzi

Panelists

Richard Clayton KC
Desiree Artesi
Louise di Mambro OBE

There will be a Q and A opportunity following our panel discussion. Should you wish to submit a question prior to the session, please email info@commonwealthlawyers.com referencing this event. Questions can also be submitted using the Q&A function during the webinar itself.

To Court or Not? The Case for Arbitration by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association
2024-07-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Calling all Young lawyers:

Registration is now open for the Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association (YCLA) webinar aimed at a pan profession audience of practitioners, students of law or those wishing to gain insight and understanding of implementing mediation by one of the leading professionals in the field.

The YCLA welcome Gregory Vijayendran SC, the CLA’s Council Member for Singapore and Fellow at the Singapore Institute of Arbitrator to present a 60 minute Webinar on “To Court or Not? The Case for Arbitration” with Maximillian Taylor, the YCLA’s Lawyer in Training, England & Wales representative moderating.
During this session Gregory will look to cover the follow points…

Which disputes are arbitrable?
Which arbitration seats should be chosen and why?
Differences between litigation and arbitration.
How to have effective arbitration advocacy?
What are some best practices for arbitrators and arbitration counsel?

Please submit any prior questions to info@commonwealthlawyers.com for Gregory relating to the webinar.
Time
5.00am EST & AST / 10.00am BST London & WAT / 2.30pm IST / 5.00pm MYT / 5.00pm WST/ 7.00pm AEST & PGT
Speakers
Gregory Vijayendran SC
Moderator
Maximillian Taylor

Register Here
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ttM1E4P3RC6L5pcNiEBitg#/registration
