The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Framing Contemporary Issues and the Impact of Microaggressions
2021-03-03 12:00 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvc-Gtpj0iG9BP1nF0uwGCAdYFBPL4fLwt
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please note: your space will not be confirmed until payment is received and refunds will not be issued for cancellations after March 2, 2021.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 2, 2021. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Registration Fee: $57.50 ($50 + HST)
CLE Credit: 1.5 hours

An Overview of the Stephenville Family Violence Intervention Court
2021-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR/MEETING, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApc-qgpzkuGdyjE3NAbIjYOWe4-CyFkZxH
Registration deadline is Thursday, March 11, 2021. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the meeting.
CLE credit: 1 hour

How to Achieve Great Career Success in the Legal Profession
2021-03-22 09:30 - 12:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o452ZJ0KRd2is6E8f4w6vw
Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation after March 19, 2021.
Registration fee: $115.00
CLE credit: 2.5 hours

An Overview of the Specialized Criminal Courts
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EPxI843XTS-KyHcy–W1uw
CLE credit: 1.5 hours

Mindfullness and Lawyer Well-Being
2021-04-19 12:30 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZYoe4UrOTl6-Y84UiS5DTw
Registration deadline is Sunday, April 18, 2021.
Registration fee: $$57.50 ($50 + HST)
CLE credit: 1 hour

SIRT-NL: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Police Oversight Agency
2021-06-08 12:30 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vu-zsaKYQ-6dMeIx6ksNfQ
Registration deadline is Monday, June 7, 2021.
CLE credit: 1 hour

Reading and Interpreting Surveys and Real Property Reports
2021-06-29 14:30 - 16:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d69pBMDEQxGC7wm13qvvmQ
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER JUNE 28, 2021.
CLE credit: 2 hours

The Parent Coordinator’s Role in a High Conflict, Post-Separation Environment
2021-07-06 10:30 - 12:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XO0jv89uQAucIhnhL_s2dA
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER JULY 5, 2021.
CLE credit: 1.5 hours

Administrative Law: Exploring the Post-Vavilov Landscape
2021-07-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoc-6urTwvGdUOffZ5OxP0aAcDlAnrOAqf
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER July 20, 2021.
CLE credit: 2 hours

Bencher's Meeting December 13, 2021
2021-12-13 09:30 (America/St_Johns)
A bencher’s meeting will take place on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 9:30 am via zoom.
The agenda is available online and anyone wishing to attend must provide a notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca.
Additional rules for attending a meeting can be found on the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador website.

Law Society Christmas Closure
2021-12-23 17:00 - 2022-01-04 09:00 (America/St_Johns)
The Law Society and Law Library will be closed for the holidays beginning on December 24, 2021, and will reopen for regular business hours starting on January 4, 2022.

Free CPD Webinar - An Introduction to Gladue Reports
2022-03-29 12:30 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kXyvjKhjT3eJ-uk31x4h8g
CPD Credit: 1 hour
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Criminality and its Impact on Immigration Status
2022-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rVxjMEOAQxyw2zQzN7cmmw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received and refunds will not be issued for cancellation after April 11, 2022.
Registration fee: $28.75
CPD credit: 1 hour

CLE Program and Luncheon
2022-04-29 09:30 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Delta St. John’s Hotel and Conference Centre, Delta Hotel, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Canadian Bar Association – Newfoundland and Labrador Branch
CLE Program and Luncheon
Friday, April 29, 9:30am-1:30pm
Delta Hotel, St. John’s
Register now to attend the CBA-NL CLE program and luncheon on Friday, April 29, 9:30am-1:30pm at the Delta Hotel St. John’s. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our distinguished speakers and to meet and reconnect with members of the local bar.
This CLE will include:

Special guest, the Honourable Russell Brown, Supreme Court of Canada, speaking on Causation in Tort Law.
Judges panel with Justice R. Brown, Justice W. Goodridge (Court of Appeal NL) and Justice R. McGrath (Supreme Court NL), discussing topics including best practices in virtual proceedings, traits/tips for effective lawyers, and more.
Luncheon guest speaker, the Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Attorney General.

To register email cba-nl@cba.org.
Visit the CBA-NL website at www.nl-cba.org/Professional-Development-Resources for the program agenda and registration information.

CCDC 29-2016: A Guide to Pre-Qualification Webinar
2022-05-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online
CCDC has launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents.
Registration
English CCDC 29 Webinar: Thursday, May 12
French CCDC 29 Webinar: Thursday, May 19
Price: $95 + taxes
Length: 90 minutes
Subscribe to CCDC updates to stay informed on when we will be holding more in the future.
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CBA-NL Young Lawyers Spring Social
2022-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/St_Johns)
CBA-NL Young Lawyers Spring Social
Bannerman Brewing Co., (2nd floor), 90 Duckworth Street, St. John’s
This event is open to all young lawyers. There is no need to be a member of the CBA, though membership has many benefits (It’s cheap for young lawyers! Plus, your firm might subsidize it. Speak to your managing partners!).
Join us in celebrating spring while meeting and connecting with young lawyer members of the provincial bar! This event is open to young lawyers, current articling students and current law students. Advance registration is required. You can confirm your attendance by emailing cba-nl@cba.org.
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Wills and Estates Refresher
2022-05-26 10:00 - 15:30 (America/St_Johns) | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8aYv-O9AQ8WcmgKl54CFYQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the information you will need to join the seminar.
In-person attendance is subject to capacity restrictions and other measures/policies imposed by the Law Society, the Chief Medical Officer, and any other applicable governmental authority. In-person attendance, if permitted, will be approved according to the order in which payment is received.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER MAY 25, 2022.
CPD Credit: 4.5 hours
Registration Fee: $230.00 ($200.00 + HST) HST # R108086463
Registration Includes
1. Seminar attendance
2. Light refreshments (for in-person attendees)
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Children Who Resist Contact with a Parent in the Post-Separation Environment: A Review of Current Literature and Practice Implications
2022-06-01 12:00 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns)
Online: via Zoom
In-person (if possible): 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street
Registration Fee: $115.00 ($100 + HST) HST # R108086463
Registration Includes:

Seminar attendance
Light refreshments (for in-person attendees)

PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-F201ITnQ7a0x2uYD4nfOg
AFTER REGISTERING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE MEETING.
In-person attendance is subject to capacity restrictions and other measures/policies imposed by the Law Society, the Chief Medical Officer, and any other applicable governmental authority. In-person attendance, if permitted, will be approved according to the order in which payment is received.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER MAY 31, 2022.
CPD Credit: 1.5 hours

Documentation Automation Technology – What It Can Do For You
2022-06-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Registration Fee: $115.00 ($100.00 + HST) HST # R108086463
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5SLRHFSlRDGHIZoMQKG5mQ
AFTER REGISTERING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE MEETING.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER JUNE 8, 2022.
CPD Credit: 2 hours

Contractors Qualification Statement Webinar
2022-06-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online
CCDC has launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents.
CCDC’s June webinar will be on CCDC 11 ‘Contractors Qualification Statement’. CCDC 11 is an industry standard form that is often used for pre-qualifying general contractors and trade contractors. It can be used as a part of, or as a sole document requested in the RFQ. The webinar will explain everything there is to know about CCDC 11, including the two new sections on insurance references, health, and safety. Join us to learn how to properly fill out the CCDC 11 forms, whether you are preparing or receiving the CCDC 11, you won’t want to miss this informative webinar.
Registration
English CCDC 11 Webinar: Thursday, June 9
French CCDC 11 Webinar: Tuesday, June 22
Price: $75 + taxes
Length: 90 minutes
Subscribe to CCDC updates to stay informed on when we will be holding more in the future!

Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Benchers' Meeting
2022-06-10 09:30 - 10:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Please note that the next Bencher meeting will take place on Friday, 10 June 2022 at 9:30 am.
Anyone wishing to attend a Bencher meeting:

is required to provide notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca;
will not be permitted to use audio or video recording devices or communication devices during the meeting;
shall not speak, unless invited to do so by the president;
must observe and obey all rulings of the president; and
shall leave if the meeting is declared closed to the public or if asked to do so by the president.

At this time, attendance shall be via zoom. We will provide an invite upon receipt of an attendance notice.
Agendas will be posted on the Law Society’s website in advance of each meeting and the Minutes for the Public portion of each meeting will also be posted on the website. Should you wish to attend the 10 June Bencher meeting, please email erowe@lsnl.ca no later than 5:00 pm, Monday, 6 June 2022.

Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador AGM
2022-06-10 14:00 - 15:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, 10 June 2022 at 2:00 pm. Members are invited to attend.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0A64U3agTx-9VyBogKRv9A
Please note that the deadline to register for the AGM is Wednesday, 8 June 2022. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Contractors Qualification Statement - French
2022-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Online
CCDC has launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents.
CCDC’s June webinar will be on CCDC 11 ‘Contractors Qualification Statement’. CCDC 11 is an industry standard form that is often used for pre-qualifying general contractors and trade contractors. It can be used as a part of, or as a sole document requested in the RFQ. The webinar will explain everything there is to know about CCDC 11, including the two new sections on insurance references, health, and safety. Join us to learn how to properly fill out the CCDC 11 forms, whether you are preparing or receiving the CCDC 11, you won’t want to miss this informative webinar.
Registration
French CCDC 11 Webinar: Tuesday, June 22
Price: $75 + taxes
Length: 90 minutes
Subscribe to CCDC updates to stay informed on when we will be holding more in the future!

FREE CLE WEBINAR An Introduction to the Grand Falls - Windsor Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Court
2022-06-24 12:30 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
The Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Court (IPVIC) is a specialized criminal court using an intervention-based approach to address the complex issues of intimate partner violence. Currently, IPVIC operates in St. John’s and Stephenville but is expanding operations to central Newfoundland and will be housed in the Grand Falls – Windsor court. IPVIC uses a treatment-based approach intended to address the complex issue of intimate partner violence. The focus is on victim safety as well as emphasizing offender accountability and treatment. This court is a collaborative effort of several stakeholders, including the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Prosecutions, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Family Division), Legal Aid NL, Victim Services, Corrections, and Community Services, and the Department of Child, Seniors, and Social Development.
This one-hour presentation provides members on the west coast of the province with an overview of the IPVIC program, objectives, and outcomes as well as highlights the process to engage clients in the program.
Seminar Presenters:

Judge Robin Fowler – Judge, Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Grand Falls – Windsor
Michelle Park – Program and Policy Development Specialist, Department of Justice and Public Safety
Pat O’Reilly – Risk Assessment Office, Legal Aid NL
Jennie McDonald – Legal Aid NL, Grand Falls – Windsor
Tina Walsh – Senior Crown, Grand Falls – Windsor
Peggy O’Reilly – Social Worker Liaison, CSSD

PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0UPWs-AzR9SsppcOWNtowQ
CLE Credit: 1 hour

Dispute Resolution Processes: A Sampler of the Spectrum
2022-07-18 09:30 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
In-Person: 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street OR Online: Via Zoom
Seminar Overview
Dispute resolution processes are now recognized as mainstream processes, as opposed to alternative processes, that take pressure off the courts and increase access to justice. Duties to use dispute resolution processes are incorporated into legislation and lawyers’ Codes of Ethics. The spectrum of processes ranges from collaborative negotiation to mediation, med-arb, and arbitration before arriving at the adversarial end of the spectrum – litigation.
Six presentations will explore current themes in the practice of dispute resolution across various fields of law while highlighting how dispute resolution processes take pressure off the courts, as well as provide a cost-effective and deeper level of satisfaction to clients:

“Unconscious Bias in Dispute Resolution: A Primer” by Pia Hundal LL.B, LL.M.
“An Indigenous Lawyer’s work in Dispute Resolution” by Shayne Mcdonald Q.C., B.A, M.B.A., LL.B.
“Introducing the Trauma Informed Dispute Resolution Toolbox” by Jonathan Tieman LL.B, LL.M
“Power Imbalances, Abuse and Coercion: Substantive Learning on How To Identify And Respond To Issues” by Mina Vaish, LL.M., B. Comm, AccFM
“Med-Arb, Evaluative Mediation, and Other Cost-Saving Alternatives to Litigation: the Case for Adjudicator-led Mediation” by Amanda Rogers LL.B., LL.M.
“Access to Alternative Justice: An Alberta Perspective”. By Marilyn D. Slawinsky LL.M., Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

Registration Fee: $230.00 ($200.00 + HST) HST # R108086463
Registration Includes:

Seminar attendance and materials
Lunch and light refreshments (for in-person attendees)

PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tum-oVO5QDOmBXC2UT-9nw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the information you will need to join the seminar.
In-person attendance is subject to capacity restrictions and other measures/policies imposed by the Law Society, the Chief Medical Officer, and any other applicable governmental authority. In-person attendance, if permitted, will be approved according to the order in which payment is received.
PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER JULY 15, 2022.
CPD Credit: 3.5 hours

A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts - English
2022-08-11 13:00 UTC | Online
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents. We have heard your questions and are ready to provide simple yet comprehensive answers! These author-led sessions are designed to explain the underlying principles behind CCDC documents and teach you their correct application and
use. Documents are available for purchase from our document outlets.
The author of CCDC 23 – 2018 ‘A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts’ will explain everything you need to know about calling bids and awarding construction contracts. CCDC 23 – 2018 ‘A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts’ is a leading industry document on bidding and awarding construction contracts. CCDC 23 focuses on best practices for securing construction services by means of a competitive lowest bid procurement method.
The document’s authors will explain the underlying principles behind these recommended practices. The intent behind CCDC 23’s recommended practices is to help
you minimize the potential for costly misunderstandings, disputes, delays, and other difficulties commonly found in the procurement process.

Registration:
English webinar: August 11, 2022, 13:00 (ET)
Price: $95 + taxes
Length: 90 minutes

Subscribe to CCDC updates to stay informed on when we will be holding more in the future!

A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts - French
2022-08-25 13:00 UTC | Online
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents. We have heard your questions and are ready to provide simple yet comprehensive answers! These author-led sessions are designed to explain the underlying principles behind CCDC documents and teach you their correct application and
use. Documents are available for purchase from our document outlets.
The author of CCDC 23 – 2018 ‘A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts’ will explain everything you need to know about calling bids and awarding construction contracts. CCDC 23 – 2018 ‘A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts’ is a leading industry document on bidding and awarding construction contracts. CCDC 23 focuses on best practices for securing construction services by means of a competitive lowest bid procurement method.
The document’s authors will explain the underlying principles behind these recommended practices. The intent behind CCDC 23’s recommended practices is to help
you minimize the potential for costly misunderstandings, disputes, delays, and other difficulties commonly found in the procurement process.

Registration:
French webinar: August 25, 2022, 13:00 (ET)
Price: $95 + taxes
Length: 90 minutes

Subscribe to CCDC updates to stay informed on when we will be holding more in the future!

French Language Training for Lawyers
2022-09-08 09:00 - 16:30 (America/St_Johns) | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
September 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Cocktail Reception to follow at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

Registration Includes:

Seminar attendance
Lunch and light refreshments
Cocktail reception

To register for this seminar, please click the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gCvKSG81S0WMKmDvoyYEaw
A link to join the webinar shall be emailed to you following registration.

In-person attendance is subject to capacity restrictions and other measures/policies imposed by the Law Society, the Chief Medical Officer, and any other applicable governmental authority. In-person attendance, if permitted, will be approved according to the order in which payment is received.

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Registration Fee: $172.50 ($150.00 + HST) HST # R108086463
CPD credit: 6.5 hours

Blank Canvas: Equality Rights and Adult Guardianship
2022-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/St_Johns)
Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seminar Overview
This seminar will discuss equality rights, including Charter considerations, procedural and evidentiary issues as well as law reform in the context of adult guardianship law. Specific topics to be addressed will include:

The Nova Scotia Story of Law Reform to Bring Guardianship Law Out of the Dark Ages ~ Charter Challenge of the Incompetent Persons Act leading to the Adult Capacity and Decision Making Act.
Procedural Safeguards in Ontario’s Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 and How They Work in Practice.
Recent Developments in Equality Rights and How to Use These Developments in Adult Guardianship Cases.

Registration Fee: $115.00 ($100.00 + HST) HST # R108086463
Registration Includes:

Seminar attendance and materials
Snacks and refreshments (for in-person attendees)

To register for this seminar, please click the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZZBziUDJQJmUiEQzfFfv9A
For those who prefer to attend online, please note that all registrants will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing the information you will need to join the seminar.
YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR CANCELLATION AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2022.
CPD Credit: 3 hours

FREE CPD EVENT: The Litigator and Mental Health
2022-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Seminar Overview
In his recent paper entitled “The Litigator and Mental Health”, Chief Justice George R. Strathy noted the enhanced awareness of the importance of mental health in our society and the legal profession brought about by the global pandemic. Chief Justice Strathy has kindly agreed to speak to our membership about mental health and the work of litigators (though he notes that the content of his remarks his likely applicable to all areas of practice) following his retirement at the end of August 2022. Chief Justice Strathy will speak for approximately 40 minutes following which he will invite questions and commentary from attendees. This CPD event will be structured as a Zoom meeting rather than a webinar to promote a more engaging and personal environment for discussion.
Seminar Presenter
Honourable George R. Strathy, Chief Justice of Ontario
The Honourable George R. Strathy was appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario on April 25, 2013, and was subsequently appointed as Chief Justice of Ontario and President of the Court of Appeal for Ontario on June 13, 2014.
For the previous five years, he served as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in the Toronto Region, where he presided over civil, class action and criminal matters. He was appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on December 13, 2007.
Chief Justice Strathy received a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University in 1970 and a Master of Arts from the University of Toronto in 1971. He studied law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law where he received his LL.B. in 1974 and was awarded the Gold Medal. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1976.
In practice, he specialized in civil litigation, with an emphasis on maritime and transportation law. He was active in a number of professional organizations, including the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Maritime Law Association and the Canadian Association of Maritime Arbitrators. He is the author of two books on maritime law, as well as numerous papers and articles.
Chief Justice Strathy is married to Elyse Strathy. They have five daughters and ten grandchildren.
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PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu2opj8pH9HM8m2R4r6gnx1rbYpYVP_X
AFTER REGISTERING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE MEETING.
CPD Credit: 1 hour
