The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
On September 29th, join the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 p.m. 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 form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT September 26th.
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event.

For more information, please contact:
Ken Partridge
kpartridge@isans.ca
Platform: Microsoft Teams

FREE: LEAF-NL Launch Event with Guest Speaker Dr. Kerri Froc
2025-10-02 13:30 - 14:30
The Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund, Newfoundland and Labrador Branch (LEAF-NL) is excited to invite you to their first event!
On October 2, 2025 at 1:30PM please join them at Theatre Hill Café for a special guest lecture by Dr. Kerri Froc on the notwithstanding clause and gender equality, followed by a reception with light refreshments. This event is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, and to register your attendance, please visit: https://forms.gle/KWB8Kk4NCjgtHaLB9

Water Law: Collaborative Solutions within Multiple Legal Orders 2025
2025-10-03 | Online
Explore the fundamentals of provincial water law

via webinar only
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Who should attend: Lawyers and others interested in the areas of environmental, Indigenous, natural resources, and Aboriginal law
Learning level: All levels
The structure of provincial water law is substantially the same as its original form that assisted with the colonial settlement of BC. As the strengths of Indigenous legal relationships with water are revealed, and in this era of climate change, water law will need to fundamentally adapt to the operation of multiple legal orders and fluctuating hydrological conditions.
The purpose of this new course is to explore the fundamentals of provincial water law in the context of Indigenous water governance, as well as the tensions and the opportunities as new legal arrangements and processes emerge and the colonial constructs are challenged and forced to evolve.
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
Oliver M. Brandes — Co-Director, Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Policy, POLIS Project; Centre for Global Studies, UVic, Victoria
Deborah L. Curran — Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Environmental Studies, Executive Director, Environmental Law Centre, UVic, Victoria

2025 International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous Conference
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05
Just A Few Words
About The Event
Join International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous (ILAA) in the breathtaking surroundings of Banff National Park for our annual conference designed specifically for legal professionals seeking support and community. This event will provide a safe space to listen, discuss sobriety, share experiences, and connect with others who understand your journey.

Where

Banff Park Lodge
201 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5

When

October 3-5, 2025
Pre- and Post- Conference Elevate Your Experience
Sep 29-Oct 2, 2025

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Registration is open!
You will be able to choose to pay in either Canadian or U.S. dollars. See note on Currency

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The Ruby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy
2025-10-05 - 2025-10-07
The Ruby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy will be a thought‐provoking gathering bringing together some of the leading thinkers and doers in the worlds of legal advocacy affecting queer and trans people worldwide. The symposium is being hosted by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, in partnership with the LGBT Purge Fund and with the generous support of the Manitoba Law Foundation, the Canadian Journal of Human Rights, and the Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba.
Over the course of three days, you will have the opportunity to hear from global experts sharing their experiences, strategies and approaches on everything from the interactions of law, culture and civil society to strategic litigation. The symposium is open to practicing lawyers, legal scholars, law students and human rights advocates worldwide.
Attendees will have an opportunity to visit the exhibition Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge.
Attendance at this symposium may provide up to twelve (12) hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for lawyers. Please check with your respective Law Society to ensure the symposium meets local requirements.
The Keynote speaker on 5 October is Ambassador Bob Rae (Canada’s Ambassador to the UN). This evening event is free to attend although registration is required. The symposium itself is October 6 and 7 and tickets are required. The plenary speakers include Neela Ghoshal of Outright International (and formally Human Rights Watch), Keifer Buckingham of the Council for Global Equality (and formally the US State Department), Ed Hall of Fighting with Pride – UK and Dr. Lynne Gouliquer (Metis veteran, purge survivor and Professor of Sociology).
Register here:
Ruby Sachs Symposium on Global 2SLGBTQI+ Legal Advocacy | CMHR (English)
Symposium Ruby Sachs sur la défense juridique mondiale des droits des personnes 2ELGBTQI+ | MCDP (French)

Family Violence Screening Training for Litigators and DR Professionals
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-07 | Online
Practices to help you effectively identify family violence

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: “Family Law Dispute Resolution Professionals” as defined by the Family Law Act, including: family justice counselors, mediators, arbitrators, parenting coordinators, and family lawyers
Learning level: All levels
For many, ending an intimate partnership is a time of danger. “Family violence” is defined under the BC Family Law Act (“FLA“) to include all elements of physical and emotional violence and abuse. Research shows that family law professionals often fail to ask questions needed to properly assess risk and may also fail to recommend the most appropriate dispute resolution processes for their clients.
This highly interactive two-day workshop is the only comprehensive family violence training available in BC. Featuring real case studies, personal stories, role-playing, coaching, and review of current literature, research, and statistics, this is a must-attend event for family dispute resolution professionals looking to meet their training requirements under the FLA.
After participating in this workshop, you will be able to:

assess presence of emotional or psychological family violence, in addition to physical violence
identify any danger present from children, family members, and other individuals, in addition to former partners
understand complex family violence dynamics, including mental illness, stress of separation, and personalities of parties involved
assist clients in choosing dispute resolution processes that best keep them and their children safe
empower your clients to negotiate effectively

Join us and improve your family violence awareness.
Please note: This course is offered remotely through a Zoom platform. A device equipped with a camera and microphone will be required to participate.
*DISCLAIMER: Learners are required to participate fully in the course. “Full participation” is in the faculty’s sole discretion. Activities such as reading the paper, watching videos on the computer, not being present, engaging in phone calls, and disrupting the class with irrelevant activities will demonstrate a lack of full participation. aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care, and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
Carol W. Hickman, KC — West Coast ADR, New Westminster
Arlene H. Henry, KC — Arlene H. Henry Law Corporation, Vancouver

Civil Litigation Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2025
2025-10-07 | Online
via webinar only
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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: Paralegals and other legal support staff wishing to master essential litigation skills
Learning level: Fundamental
Join us online for CLEBC’s Civil Litigation Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff—the essential toolkit for newer legal support staff navigating litigation practice. Designed specifically for staff with one to three years of experience, this interactive program will demystify foundational processes like drafting effective affidavits, preparing impeccable court binders, and confidently managing the document discovery process.
Attendees will learn practical skills that reduce confusion, boost efficiency, and allow their firms to save valuable lawyer hours answering basic procedural questions. With direct access to senior counsel—including a special “Lawyer AMA” session—you’ll leave equipped with insider tips and strategic insights that immediately elevate your daily workflow.
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
Brandon D. Hastings — Lawyer & Mediator, New Westminster
CLEBC Programs Production Manager
Mary Kingston
mkingston@cle.bc.ca

Register here.

Rebuilding Confidence After Setbacks 2025
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
via webinar only
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Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ 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 lawyers and legal professionals
Learning level: All levels
This 60-minute webinar equips lawyers with practical strategies for navigating professional challenges and building lasting resilience. Learn evidence-based techniques to transform setbacks into opportunities for growth and strengthen your professional effectiveness and personal well-being.
Learning Objectives:

identify common setbacks specific to the legal profession
understand the stages of setback recovery
utilize cognitive reframing techniques to escape negative thought patterns
develop personalized strategies for building resilience
create an actionable plan for strengthening support networks

Program Content:

Understanding Legal Setbacks: Examine common professional challenges, including litigation disappointments, missed targets, partnership decisions, and client issues. Explore the interconnection between professional setbacks and personal well-being.
The Setback Recovery Framework: Learn to process emotions effectively, identify limiting thought patterns, and align next steps with core values. Develop techniques to overcome rumination and manage future anxiety while reshaping your professional identity.
Building Lawyer Resilience: Discover the foundations of legal resilience, assess your current strengths, and learn to convert challenges into professional development. Learn tools to develop a growth mindset, reframe negative thoughts, and build self-compassion to overcome perfectionism.

You will leave this webinar with concrete tools in your toolkit designed to help you reclaim your confidence after a setback.
This webinar will come with a workbook curated to rebuild confidence after setbacks.

Elder Law 2025
2025-10-09 | Online
Practical tools for protecting the elderly

via webinar only
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
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Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ 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 who practice in the area of estate planning and estate administration
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
People aged 65 and older are a quickly growing demographic in Canada, with the size of this population projected to double worldwide over the next 25 years. While longer lifespans are in many ways a boon, this demographic shift also gives rise to new and evolving challenges. Among these is the trend towards progressively increasing vulnerability in the elderly, both physical and cognitive, and the consequent need to provide protection to victimized members of this group.
Lawyers are often uniquely positioned to assist in quarterbacking such protective measures, particularly if they are attuned to the applicable law and available resources. This course is designed to provide legal professionals with an up-to-date overview of the prevailing jurisprudence, practical advice on how to prevent and curtail elder abuse, working with clients who may have capacity limitations, and more.
After taking this program, you will:

be up to date on recent case law
understand issues regarding incapable clients
gain knowledge of elder abuse
be aware of advanced planning for clients with disabilities and dementia

Cultivating Indigenous-Informed Legal Practices 2025
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-10 | Online
Learning how to adopt a strength-based approach

Thursday, October 9, 2025 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday, October 10, 2025 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
CLEBC Boardroom, 500 – 1155 West Pender Street, Vancouver
or attend via webinar
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: Lawyers, legal support staff, notaries, and anyone involved in the legal profession in all areas including family, child protection, criminal, Aboriginal, litigation, and others
Learning level: All levels
This course is designed to help members of the legal profession deepen their commitment to reconciliation by enhancing their intercultural competency skills and client relations through the development of Indigenous-informed legal practices. Participants will build on their practical communication and interviewing skills by examining the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma and learning how to adopt a strength-based approach in working with Indigenous communities and individuals.
The course content will explore intercultural competency and concepts such as cultural recognition, empowerment, collaboration, trust-building, therapeutic justice, and cultural humility.
A note about pedagogy: This one-and-a-half-day course will be rooted in Indigenous values that emphasize the importance of connection, storytelling, and collective wisdom in developing an Indigenous-informed practice. Open dialogue ‘In the Round’ will be encouraged, offering participants the chance to share their stories, knowledge, and expertise. This process serves as a powerful tool for learning and building connections, enabling participants to engage in discussions that promote mutual respect, collaboration, and reflection while gaining new insights from diverse perspectives on a common issue. This approach illustrates an Indigenous strength-based method of learning grounded in the belief that knowledge is shared rather than held by a single individual, nurturing trust and relationship-building by honouring each other’s voices and perspectives.
Participants will not be asked to engage in any role-playing exercises; instead, they will focus on case studies that require collaborative problem-solving and participate in meaningful peer discussions about best practices, as well as the challenges they encounter. By adopting this approach, legal practitioners can integrate Indigenous-informed practices into their work, enriching their understanding of how to engage meaningfully with clients and communities. This will ultimately lead to more effective and respectful legal outcomes.
This course is specifically designed to provide members of the legal profession with Indigenous-informed cultural competency training in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action No. 27 and 42.

Using Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning
2025-10-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Online
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Live webinar with chat. Includes 60-day replay.

9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)
*This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best), Safari, Firefox), a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program, you can access the archive, at your convenience, for 60 days.

Satisfaction Guarantee:
At Seminar Partners, we’re proud of the quality of our programs and presenters. If, after attending a program in its entirety, you are not satisfied that the program has enhanced your understanding of the subject, and you notify us in writing the same day, we will give you a credit toward another program of comparable price.

Who Should Attend
This program will be of interest to trusts and estates lawyers, corporate lawyers, and general practitioners involved in estate planning or administration.

About the Program
A beneficiary designation is a simple, informal way to pass certain types of benefits to a beneficiary outside one’s estate. Or is it? Attend this program with tax and estate planning expert Jos Herman and gain critical insight into how beneficiary designations interact with – and sometimes conflict with – the broader estate plan, potentially leading to disputes, tax surprises, and unintended consequences. You will learn:

when and how beneficiary designations override the will
tax implications of naming an adult child as a beneficiary and why the estate may be on the hook
how to structure plans for efficient probate and estate administration
whether and when an attorney for property can update a beneficiary designation
strategies for extracting value from corporations using designations

Don’t risk gaps in your client’s estate plan. This convenient, practical webinar will help you ask the right questions, spot red flags, and ensure your client’s entire plan works together – from wills to registered accounts to corporate assets. Secure your spot today!

Meet Your Presenter
Jos Herman is the founder of Resources & Solutions, a boutique consulting firm. She has spent over 25 years serving the tax, business and estate planning needs of owner-manager clients, professionals and their families. Jos provides private business and personal solutions focused on tax efficient investment and insurance strategies, asset protection and wealth planning. Jos has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and earned her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta. Jos is a member of both the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Saskatchewan and Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia. She also has her Certified Financial Planners (CFP) designation and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). In addition, she holds her Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation. Jos is a frequent speaker on topics related to wealth planning for individuals, business owners and professionals.

Schedule (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Role of beneficiary designations in estate planning
Structures that provide for beneficiary designations
Types of beneficiary designations
Advantages, disadvantages and limitations to beneficiary designations
Coordination of beneficiary designations with other estate planning tools
Taxes
Common beneficiary designation mistakes
Additional practice pointers
Program Wrap-up and Evaluation

Praise for Past Programs
“Excellent presenter – well organized, thorough and very practical.”
“Appreciated all the personal examples and explanations.”
“Very informative, polished presentation.”
“I’ve been doing wills work for 5 years and found everything useful.”
“Immensely helpful. Would definitely recommend.”
“All in all, probably the best and most practical [time] that I have ever spent on CLE.”

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Neurodiversity at Work: Embracing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
2025-10-14 | Online
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.

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

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.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

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.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On October 14th, join the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 p.m. 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 form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT October 10th.
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event.

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Tuesday, October 14
2:00 – 3:00 pm ADT

Platform: Microsoft Teams

The Power of Plain Language in Legal Drafting
2025-10-17 | Online
attend via webinar
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: New lawyers and experienced lawyers who draft any type of legal document (including wills, contracts, correspondence, corporate, and court documents) and want their writing to be clear and concise while still reflecting the critical terms
Learning level: All levels
Transform your legal drafting—and your practice—in one game-changing session. In today’s legal landscape, clarity isn’t just preferred—it’s expected. Plain language is a core component of being an effective, ethical, and impactful lawyer. Courts demand it, clients appreciate it, and colleagues respect it. That’s where plain language becomes your secret weapon.
After taking this course, you will:

Elevate Your Credibility: Clear language signals precision and confidence, positioning you as a forward-thinking legal pro.
Enhance Client Outcomes: Empower clients with documents they actually understand—fewer questions, better compliance, and build trust and strengthen client relations.
Mitigate Risk: Avoid costly disputes by eliminating ambiguity and plugging the loopholes that vague language creates.
Boost Efficiency: Save time with faster reviews, fewer errors, and leaner workflows, allowing you to do more work and maximize billings.
Futureproof Your Practice: Regulatory bodies and courts increasingly favour transparency—stay ahead of the curve.
Stand Out from the Crowd: In pitches, courtrooms, and negotiations, clarity cuts through noise.

Instructor Douglas Peterson will share practical tips, provide exercises to get you started, and refer you to invaluable resources. The concepts apply to all areas of legal writing: contracts, wills, corporate documents, correspondence, and court documents.
Ready to revolutionize your writing? Join us for The Power of Plain Language in Legal Drafting—and lead the change toward a more efficient, ethical, and client-centred legal practice.

Meetings, Rules, and Responsible Governance
2025-10-20 | Online
Limited enrollment. Register early to avoid disappointment!

Monday, October 20, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
attend via webinar
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: Anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of meeting procedures, or one who chairs or serves on a board, council or committee, or one who may chair contentious meetings
Learning level: All levels
This webinar will be led by Eli Mina, a book author and a seasoned expert on meetings, rules of order, and responsible governance. Eli’s pragmatic tools will help you achieve an equal engagement of participants in discussions and debates, a responsible use of time, and informed decision-making.
As a result of this workshop, you will:

have a practical understanding of rules of order and how they should be applied
expand your focus from the technical rules to what they are supposed to achieve
be better able to advise your clients on resolving procedural disputes

What past participants said about the workshop:
“You successfully turned a potentially dry and boring subject into a relevant and interesting one…”
“Thanks to your guidance, our AGM was shorter, simpler, and less adversarial.”
“As a new mayor with a new council, we have greatly benefited from your sage advice. You taught us the art of converting very contentious issues into learning opportunities for all.”

Labour Relations 2025
2025-10-22 | Online
Get both labour and management perspectives on current topics!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Vancouver location TBA
or 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 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Labour and management lawyers, arbitrators and other adjudicators, union representatives, labour relations and human resources practitioners, and all others interested in labour relations topics
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
Whether you are on the management or union side, understanding the perspective of the other is key to giving good advice and making good decisions. Benefit by learning from faculty from both sides of the bargaining table as they discuss key developments and issues in labour law.
In addition to the annual Labour Relations Board Update and beloved Labour Case Law Update, this year’s course will feature:

a lunch panel of industry experts, Delayne Sartison, KC and David Tarasoff, who will share insights about working with the healthcare industry
veteran labour lawyers, Don Jordan, KC and John Rogers, KC, who will review major developments in Labour Law over the past 50 years
a practical overview and update on Part 5 matters under the Code
best practices for resolving Collective Agreement disputes outside the traditional adjudicative model

Join us to get up to date on the latest Charter, privacy, human rights, arbitration, Labour Relations Board, and judicial review issues, all in one day.

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
2025-10-22 | Online
Given that many of us spend about 60 percent of our time at work, organizations can significantly influence our sense of psychological safety. When people feel afraid to make mistakes, ask for help, or share opinions and concerns, it may mean the organization is not psychologically safe. The fear is that they will be judged, reacted to harshly, or even punished for speaking up.
A psychologically safe workplace is one where people feel comfortable expressing themselves and have the confidence to bring issues or ideas forward to both employers and colleagues, leading to a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration.
This workshop explores the key characteristics of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, and the roles both employees and employers play in creating this environment. You will explore the 13 factors of psychological safety and practice strategies to enhance, support, and maintain psychological health in your organization.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Understand the 13 factors of psychological health and safety that impact employee well-being in the workplace
Assess the psychological health and safety factors from the perspective of your workplace environment
Identify strengths and areas for improvement in your own workplace
Develop ideas and strategies for integrating the factors of psychological health and safety into your workplace, both as a manager and an employee

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

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

The 13 Factors That Impact Psychological Safety
Benefits of Promoting Psychological Safety
How Employees Can Support Psychological Safety
How Organizations Can Implement Psychologically Safe Practices
Assessing Your Organization’s Psychological Safety

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop applicable to both managers and employees.
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.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Jennifer Kelly

Jennifer is a facilitator and instructional designer with over 12 years’ experience designing and delivering in-class and online training workshops. She holds a Master of Arts in Applied Communication and a Bachelor of Post-Secondary Education. Jennifer has designed and facilitated courses in core areas such as workplace psychological safety, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution. As a certified Positive Psychology Coach, she has trained in the study of workplace wellness and personal well-being. Jennifer is passionate about creating psychological safety in the workplace and believes it is what truly leads to high-performing and motivated teams. She is an energetic and thoughtful presenter who is committed to providing learning experiences that are fun, engaging, and easily applicable. Read blogs written by Jennifer here.

Leading Courageous Conversations on Divisive Issues
2025-10-22 | Online
Equip yourself with a clear framework to lead difficult conversations with confidence

Professional development for senior leaders and board members to navigate divisive issues, strengthen trust, and mitigate legal and reputational risk.

ENROLL NOW – October 22nd

ENROLL NOW – November 25th

Why this conversation matters

Today’s leaders are navigating an environment of heightened polarization. Divisive issues surface in boardrooms, workplaces, and communities with increasing frequency. A single poorly managed conversation can escalate into reputational damage, organizational mistrust, or the loss of stakeholder confidence.

Board members, executives, and senior leaders often avoid these conversations out of fear of saying the wrong thing, triggering conflict, or deepening division. Others engage without preparation or a framework to guide them, leaving dialogue reactive rather than constructive. The consequences are predictable: strained relationships, disengaged employees, and unresolved conflict that undermines organizational performance and culture.

This program has been accredited by the Law Society of Ontario for 2 hours of Professionalism Content and 1 hour of EDI Professionalism Content.

You’re not alone if you’re facing one or more of these challenges:

Eager to support your people but unsure how: People within your organization have deeply held beliefs, making conversations emotionally charged and difficult to manage. You are struggling to foster constructive dialogue without alienating individuals or groups.
Expected to have all the solutions: You recognize that as a leader, you set the tone at the top, and you must know how to respond in the face of increasing divisiveness. However, you feel you do not have the knowledge or tools to respond effectively.
Afraid of saying something wrong or being misinterpreted: You understand the weight of your words and the potential consequences in today’s heightened climate of cancel culture. Fear of misinterpretation and retribution has left you hesitant to address divisive issues.
Witnessing silence within your organization: You feel increasingly frustrated by the silence, especially from your fellow leaders, on issues that are affecting people across your organization. You recognize the urgent need to restore trust and strengthen psychological safety.
Concerned about risk to the organization: You are concerned of the legal and reputational risks to your organization.
Committed to all stakeholders: You understand the importance of focusing on more than just your employees when addressing divisive issues. You realize that your organization’s impact extends to external stakeholders and the broader community your organization serves.

Conversations on divisive issues are uncomfortable but necessary, and I will show you how to lead them effectively …

A 3-hour live professional development session that provides leaders with a clear framework to navigate difficult conversations, foster trust, and reduce organizational risk.

Read more here.

Working Your Way Into Canada 2025
2025-10-23 | Online
Practical immigration know-how

via webinar only
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Who should attend: Lawyers specializing in business immigration law or those who wish to develop a practice in this area. The course may also be of interest to corporate/commercial lawyers, employment lawyers, in-house counsel, and human resource professionals.
Learning level: All levels
This year represents the start of a new paradigm, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) establishing annual temporary residence targets for the first time. These targets set the stage on a macro level for the numerous program and guideline changes that impact temporary foreign workers directly and indirectly.
This will be a practical, hands-on course on navigating current immigration realities at the ports of entry, in the portals, and more.
Learn from experienced practitioners and get tips and tricks to help you in your daily practice. Gain a deeper understanding of recent transformations to federal and provincial immigration rules as they relate to foreign workers and applicants for permanent residence, with an eye on current and anticipated political and legal changes that affect our practice area.
After taking this program, you will:

have up-to-date information on portals
be aware of international mobility work permits
gain knowledge on the port of entry work permit applications
have up-to-date information regarding accompanying family of foreign workers
be aware of how to respond to refusals

Microsoft Word for Lawyers
2025-10-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
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Learning Options:
Live webinar with chat
includes 60 day replay
9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)
*This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best), Safari, Firefox), a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program, you can access the archive, at your convenience, for 60 days.

Satisfaction Guarantee:
At Seminar Partners, we’re proud of the quality of our programs and presenters. If, after attending a program in its entirety, you are not satisfied that the program has enhanced your understanding of the subject, and you notify us in writing the same day, we will give you a credit toward another program of comparable price.

Who Should Attend
This program will benefit lawyers and other legal professionals who want to learn how to use Microsoft Word to produce more professional documents and improve their efficiency.

About the Program
You spend a lot of time in front of a computer, and if you’re not sending emails, you’re probably using Microsoft Word to create and edit documents. Whether you’re a transactional lawyer or litigator, you rely heavily on form documents and templates – for agreements, affidavits, pleadings, even letters. But what happens when these documents aren’t formatted properly? You get disappearing text, visual confusion, errors, and more. Stop wasting your time! Attend this 90-minute webinar with Microsoft Master Instructor Frank Byl and learn the basics of Microsoft Word that every lawyer must know! Using simple, easy to understand on-screen examples, Frank will show you how to:

quickly select, format and fix formatting issues
apply, customize and update styles
reorganize content quickly
apply automatic paragraph numbering
manage page numbering issues
use tabs and fix common problems
use legal style numbering

Plus, you’ll learn how to create, save and apply all kinds of reusable items from text blocks to graphics, including signatures. Sign up today before it’s too late. Your documents will work better for you, and you’ll be more productive. This webinar assumes basic familiarity with Microsoft Word. All registrants will receive a quick reference guide as part of the course materials.

Meet Your Presenter
Frank Byl is the Founder and President of PowerConcepts Computer Training (Vancouver and Kelowna, BC). He has a degree in education and is a Microsoft Master Instructor since 2003. Over the last 26 years Frank and his team have trained over 50,000 individuals and worked with hundreds of companies and government organizations of every size. Frank brings a refreshing, humorous and insightful perspective on how to better manage information and tools using Office 365 and SharePoint.

Schedule (Eastern)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome and Introduction
Formatting
Styles
Using Legal Style Numbering
Paragraphs
Reorganizing Content
Page Numbers
Tabs
Text Blocks and Graphics
Keyboard Shortcuts
Wrap-up and Program Evaluation

Praise for Past Programs
“Terrific – wish it was longer.”
“Stellar course exceeded my expectations. Well-organized, easy-to-follow.”
“Very good basic course. Excellent speaker.”
“The speaker was excellent, I can’t wait for an intermediate or advanced level class.”
“Great instructor. Hands-on, technical courses like this are so helpful. More please!”
“5 out of 5! Speaker and materials were excellent.”
“Very relevant and practical. Liked the exercises.”

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Webinar: AI and Access to Justice in the Canadian Criminal Justice System
2025-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Access to Justice Week 2025
Le français suit l’anglais
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is hosting during the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)’s Access to Justice (A2J) Week 2025. Join us online on Monday, October 27th, for an engaging session on AI in the Canadian criminal justice system.
We’ll be exploring important practical and legal questions that are confronting Canadian police, courts, policymakers, Crowns, defence counsel, and criminal accused, including:

What AI systems could be used in the Canadian criminal justice system?
What are the benefits and risks of this AI?
Who will be affected by AI in the criminal justice system?
What are legal and access to justice issues?
Are there gaps in Canadian law and legislation?
What can we learn from the experience of other jurisdictions?
How have Canadian police, policymakers, courts, and others responded to the emerging challenges?

Event Details
Title: AI and Access to Justice in the Canadian Criminal Justice System: Opportunities, Risks and ResponseDate: Monday, October 27thTime: 2 P.M. EDTLocation: OnlineCost: Free. Register on the LSO website here
Speakers

Ryan Fritsch, Policy Counsel at LCO and Project Lead on AI in the Criminal Justice System
Nye Thomas, Executive Director of LCO

We look forward to seeing you there!
For related inquiries or more information about LCO projects, please contact lawcommission@lco-cdo.org.
Semaine de l’accès à la justice 2025
Webinaire de la CDO: Semaine A2J 2025 — L’intelligence artificielle et l’accès à la justice dans le système de justice pénale canadien
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un événement organisé par la Commission du droit de l’Ontario (CDO) dans le cadre de la Semaine de l’accès à la justice (A2J) 2025 du Barreau de l’Ontario. Joignez-vous à nous en ligne le lundi 27 octobre, pour une séance stimulante sur l’intelligence artificielle dans le système de justice pénale canadien.
Nous y examinerons d’importantes questions pratiques et juridiques auxquelles sont confrontés les services policiers, les tribunaux, les décideurs, les procureurs de la Couronne, la défense et les personnes accusées d’une infraction criminelle au Canada, notamment :

Quels systèmes d’IA pourraient être utilisés dans le système de justice pénale canadien?
Quels sont les avantages et les risques liés à cette IA?
Qui sera touché par l’utilisation de l’IA dans le système de justice pénale?
Quelles sont les questions juridiques et d’accès à la justice soulevées?
Existe-t-il des lacunes dans le droit et la législation canadienne?
Que pouvons-nous apprendre de l’expérience d’autres juridictions?
Comment les services policiers, les décideurs, les tribunaux et d’autres acteurs canadiens ont-ils réagi aux nouveaux défis que pose l’IA?

Détails de l’événement
Titre : L’intelligence artificielle et l’accès à la justice dans le système de justice pénale canadien : possibilités, risques et réponsesDate : Lundi 27 octobreHeure : 14 h (HAE)Lieu : En ligneCoût : Gratuit. Inscrivez-vous sur le site du Barreau de l’Ontario
Conférenciers

Ryan Fritsch, avocat-conseil en politiques à la CDO et chef du projet sur l’IA dans le système de justice pénale
Nye Thomas, directeur exécutif de la CDO

Au plaisir de vous y retrouver !
Pour toute question ou information supplémentaire sur les projets de la CDO, veuillez contacter lawcommission@lco-cdo.org.
Law Commission of Ontario / Commission du droit de l’Ontario
Email: LawCommission@lco-cdo.orgWeb: www.lco-cdo.orgBluesky: @lco-cdo.bsky.socialX: @LCO_CDOLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lco-cdoTel: (416) 650-8406Toll-free / Sans frais: 1 (866) 950-8406

Real Estate: Commercial Lending 2025
2025-10-28 | Online
Strategies and best practices in commercial lending

via webinar only
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Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Real estate and business lawyers
Learning level: All levels
This overview of commercial lending in the real estate area offers best practices, valuable tips, and strategies to apply to your files today.
Seasoned solicitors and litigators will lead you through the complexities of practice in this area and provide practical guidance on common scenarios. Topics will include: how to determine who are the parties, acting for borrowers in commercial loans, providing opinions, title insurance issues, competing interests, guarantees and covenants, general security agreements, construction financing, and priority agreements.
A hot topics roundtable to catch all your questions will top off the day.

Emotional Intelligence: Knowing and Using Our Emotions to Thrive at Work
2025-10-28 | Online
Emotions are powerful and can be challenging to define, yet they play a crucial role in our interactions and well-being. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others.
This workshop explores the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace, giving you the tools to enhance your emotional awareness and communication skills. Through self-assessment and skill development exercises, you will learn to identify and articulate your own emotions, constructively respond to the emotions of others, and create an environment where everyone feels heard and understood. You will gain practical skills to improve your emotional intelligence, leading to better relationships and more effective leadership.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define emotional intelligence
Recall the five skill areas of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, emotional regulation, noticing others, social facilitation, engagement balancing
Practice associating their own physical sensations with named emotions
Strengthen their own emotional intelligence using exercises they have practiced during the workshop
Apply their understanding of emotional intelligence to reading the emotions of others and facilitating desired outcomes in practical workplace scenarios

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically

Some of the Topics Included

What Emotional Intelligence Is
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
The Five Skills of Emotional Intelligence (S.E.N.S.E.): Self-Awareness, Emotion Regulation, Noticing Others, Social Facilitation, Engagement Balancing

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop.

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.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Tim Plett

Tim has provided leadership in the non-profit, higher-education, adventure sports, and arts sectors for over 30 years, with a focus on collaborative leadership and communications. His educational background includes studies centered on the interdisciplinary realms of leadership, philosophy, and counselling. Tim has additional training in coaching, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and emergency medical intervention. He believes that we do our best work together, which is why his approach to training emphasizes the themes of collaboration, interdependence, and development. Tim is a thoughtful presenter with a subtle sense of humour and a passionate heart, who facilitates learning experiences that are engaging, educational, and memorable.

Interim Remedies and Injunctions 2025
2025-10-29 | Online
Power up your injuctions toolkit!

CLEBC Office, 500 – 1155 W. Pender St., Vancouver
or 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 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Civil litigators in a broad cross-section, including, but not limited to: corporate, commercial, securities, real property, and employment
Learning level: All levels
In today’s fast-moving legal landscape, early intervention can make or break a case. Whether you’re acting for private clients or public bodies, interim remedies and injunctions are powerful tools that can secure meaningful outcomes before trial.
At this practical course, you’ll explore how litigants are increasingly using interim remedies like Mareva, Norwich, and Anton Piller injunctions, preservation and charging orders, garnishment, and other tools to advance their cases.
Lawyers from a diverse range of practice, including IP, commercial, family, estate, and personal injury litigation, and regulatory defence present how these tools are used in different practice settings. Attendees will get a thorough briefing on the latest law and important practice tools and tips.
Learn how and when to seek these remedies—and how to defend against them—when waiting for a trial date isn’t an option.

Strata Property Update 2025
2025-10-30 | Online
Best practices for the strata world
Vancouver location TBA
or 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 4,000+ videos and 6,300+ 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 advising and representing strata owners, strata corporations, strata councils, and strata developers, as well as those representing third parties such as tenants and property managers
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
A strata property law practice can deliver complex, unusual, and unforgettable legal issues to your doorstep.
From managing client expectations, to staying on top of legislative changes, to negotiating or litigating everything but the kitchen sink, it can be challenging to feel at home in this area of the law. This essential update will provide an overview of the latest legal updates in strata property law and offer best practices when working with strata corporations, owners, tenants, and strata managers.
Looking for a way to improve your strata property practice experience? Bring your questions to the experts and make yourself at home.

From Conflict to Calm: Dealing with High Conflict Behaviours
2025-10-30 | Online
Simple strategies for resolving high conflict situations with high conflict people

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: Lawyers, mediators; this course may also be of interest to paralegals and legal support staff
Learning level: All levels
Have you noticed more people engaging in “high conflict” behaviour these days? Someone yelling at a receptionist? A colleague who often gets into arguments and doesn’t take responsibility for their actions? A client who files multiple complaints over a miscommunication?
These types of behaviours are increasingly common, and as a legal professional, it is more important than ever to be able to manage individuals with high conflict personalities who repeat patterns of high conflict behaviours.
At this one-day workshop, you will learn the theory of high conflict behaviour and explore skills and techniques to manage high conflict disputes. You will draw from your own experiences, refine your existing skillset, and practice new strategies, so that you can leave this course with insight and confidence when dealing with high conflict behaviour.
Join us and learn how to effectively clear up conflict today!

How to Become an International Criminal Lawyer
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
The Young Commonwealth Lawyers in Partnership with the Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers presents How to Become an International Criminal Lawyer.
12.00pm CT / 1.00 pm AST / 5.00pm GMT / 6.00 pm WAT / 10.30 pm IST
This webinar examines both the practical pathways and the guiding principles of a career in international criminal law. It will outline the key steps in academic preparation, professional experience, and institutional engagement, alongside the skills and networks essential for entering the field. The discussion will also highlight the core values of justice, accountability, and the global commitment to ending impunity for the gravest crimes.
To register for the event please click here.

Personality Differences in the Workplace
2025-11-05 | Online
Personality differences often lead to miscommunication and conflict, which affect both our personal efficiency and team health. Utilizing the ACHIEVE Work Styles Assessment, participants will learn to better understand personality styles that are different from their own. Greater awareness of personality differences leads to improved personal effectiveness and group productivity. Participants will learn strategies for communicating more effectively based on their own personality strengths and the personality-based preferences of others.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Describe the four work styles
List behaviors associated with the four work styles
Identify blind spots of each of the four work styles
Practice interacting with the four work styles

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Understanding the Four Work Styles
Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Dynamics
Adapting Your Style
Assessing Other Styles
Potential Blind Spots
Strong Teams and Healthy Work Environments

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop.

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.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Lateef Habib

Lateef is an experienced leader who has held various leadership positions in educational and clinical settings. He is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and an Approved Clinical Supervisor with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Lateef also serves as an Assistant Professor and Faculty Field Instructor with the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary and is an Honorary Clinical Instructor at Walden University. As a leader, Lateef focuses on inspiring the teams he leads to uphold a high standard of integrity. He works to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and comfortable to express their thoughts, ask questions, and share experiences without fear of judgement. Lateef believes that facilitating crucial conversations in a non-threatening manner is key to ensuring that individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. He draws on his leadership experience and passion for his work to provide energetic, insightful, and interactive presentations.

The Fighting 59th in the Second World War
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00
Where: The Rooms
The 59th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment in the Second World War
Newfoundland and Labrador’s role in the First World War has been rightly celebrated – but what about the Second World War?
Join Ian Kelly, member of the Royal Newfoundland Regimental Advisory Council, as he recounts the lesser-known story of the Fighting 59th – an artillery regiment from the Dominion of Newfoundland that fought in the Second World War.
This program examines the role of the Fighting 59th in the defence of England, the liberation of France, Belgium, and Holland, and the defeat of Nazi Germany.
This is a free program but a ticket is required. Reserve your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Coaching Strategies for Leaders: Conflict, Performance, Change
2025-11-06 | Online
In the absence of intentional coaching, employees often lack the support they need to develop and perform at their highest levels. Effective leaders are skilled at coaching the people they lead to inspire growth, change, and healthy work relationships. This workshop provides a leadership approach for coaching others effectively and provides tools that bring out the best in the people. Through the use of case studies, participants will learn a five-step coaching model for working with their employees to enable changes in behaviour, promote skill development, and resolve conflict.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Demonstrate self-awareness in their leadership style and recognize the impact of that style on the coaching relationship
Utilize the adaptable coaching model for assisting employees to address unhealthy habits, develop skills, and resolve conflicts
Describe the fundamentals of coaching others through disagreement and conflict, with attention to positioning themselves to create helpful movement

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

Coaching in the Context of Leadership
Essential Coaching Mindset and Beliefs
Coaching for Behaviour Change
Coaching for Skill Development
Coaching for Conflict Resolution
Navigating Conflict Triangles

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop for people who provide leadership formally or informally in workplace settings.
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.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Jennifer Slay

Jennifer is an accomplished leader and social work expert. She has over 20 years of experience in enhancing organizational development through focused diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization initiatives. She has an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Social Work, a Master’s degree in Social Work, and is the Director of EDID at King’s University College. Jennifer is also the co-founder of a coaching and counselling group, and is recognized for her ability to foster workplace environments that prioritize growth, healing, and inclusivity. Jennifer’s work centres around empowering organizational leaders and teams through tailored programs that emphasize emotional intelligence, cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, and resilient communication strategies. As a passionate advocate for systemic change, Jennifer believes in the power of inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.
