The Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Coalition for International Anti-Corruption Court present a webinar on The International Anti-Corruption Court: To Be or Not To Be? Calls for the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC) have gained momentum as corruption continues to undermine democracy, development, and the rule of law worldwide. But would such a...
Central IDEAS 2025 – Culture at Work: Celebrating Differences, Building Belonging Join us in Gander on Friday, November 14th, 2025 for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial IDEA Summit — a free, full-day event featuring: Shaun Majumder as keynote speaker Live cultural entertainment Interactive workshops ️ Incredible food & networking The event will be broadcast live and featured on Rogers Television, reaching...
Speaker: Professor Gerard Kennedy (University of Alberta Faculty of Law) Location: Alt Hotel, St. John’s, NL Professor Kennedy will explore the “declaratory judgment”—a judgment that does not provide remedies beyond a declaration regarding a legal state of affairs. He will discuss when such judgments may be granted, their purposes, and their advantages and limitations. A light lunch...
Location: Ottawa, Ontario (In-person)Dates: November 17–18, 2025Theme: Celebrating Progress – Shaping the Future Note: If you'd like to present at this event, the deadline to submit a proposal is July 12, 2025. The National Restorative Justice Symposium (NRJS) is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 event in Ottawa. This year’s theme honors the journey...
Date: November 18-20, 2025 Location: In person - Ottawa (ON), & Online REGISTER OVERVIEW The rule of law is a foundational principle of society, essential for the flourishing of democracy. It creates an environment where governance is just, transparent, and accountable, fostering public confidence. However, when this confidence erodes, the community’s willingness to engage with the legal system diminishes,...
Lawyer-researcher KK Pinkowski, whose PhD dissertation was on rest deficits in law, and lawyer-counsellor Michael Kahn will speak about both rest and sleep (a subset of rest.) Panelists will discuss why lawyers resist (and devalue) rest. Both BC and Saskatchewan lawyers will receive CPD credits for this presentation. Registration is through LAP BC. Register here....
Our communication skills and style are essential to positive and productive relations. Effective communication requires us to be clear about our own thoughts and desires, and also to be responsive to those of others. Assertive communicators express ideas and feelings in transparent, open, and direct ways – stating their needs clearly and without defensiveness. In...