The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Family Violence Screening Training for Litigators and DR Professionals
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-04 | Online
Practices to help you effectively identify family violence
Thursday and Friday, October 3 and 4, 2024
9:00 am – 5:30 pm (both days)
via webinar only
Limited enrolment. Register early to avoid disappointment!
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.

THE CHAIRS OF THIS COURSE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REVOKE [MEDIATION] ACCREDITATION TO DISTRACTED OR “NON-PRESENT” INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THE COURSE.

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 14 hours (including a minimum of 2 hours involving 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

Mediate BC Roster mediators will receive 20% off the full regular course registration fee. Please contact Customer Service to register.
Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
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Registration includes an electronic copy and a print copy of the workshop materials.

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

Can ADR transform a Society? The Jamaican Experience: Part 2 of 6 - Mediation Guest Lecture Series by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association
2024-10-03 09:30 - 10:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Episode 1: “Mediators; Not Judges, Not Arbitrators, Not Decision makers. What, really, is mediation?” 19th September 2024 – Past Event

Episode 2: “Can ADR transform a Society? The Jamaican Experience” 3rd October 2024, 1pm BST
John Bassie Register here
The various forms of ADR mechanisms are touching global societies and groups. Jamaica has been experiencing growth with ADR for over 30 years. This will provide a review of ADR’ s effect on the Youth, communities, the Legal system and Private Sector and a peak into the future expectations.

Episode 3: “Mediation – The Changing face of Access to Justice” 17th October 2024, 1pm BST
René M. Baptiste CMG Register here
Referring different matters to Mediation is growing in importance allowing parties more freedom to be actively engaged in resolving their issues. Is it the alternative for Smaller States and their citizens?

Episode 4: “Peace jurisprudence and constitutional reform- incorporating Mediation Principles into Supreme Law” 31st October 2024, 1pm GMT
Justice Vasheist V Kokaram JA Register here
Constitutions must respond to developing norms of shared regional and international values of human rights and the rule of law. It is a visioning of a community of human beings collaborating to create an optimum environment for the celebration of our human dignity, flourishing of our human potential, sustainability of our human development and preservation of our species. But what all of our aspirations involved in constitutionalism cannot avoid is conflict which inevitably emerges in whatever political systems are designed. In my presentation I explore our baseline jurisprudential approach to the management of conflict and demonstrate the relevance of the DNA of mediation to develop new constitutional values and our instincts for peace. Can positive peace outcomes be achieved, reinforced and sustained when we reorient our constitutional frameworks to a “meditative” and positive approach to conflict? What approaches to peacebuilding can be embedded within our task of constitutional reform to avoid conflict, minimize its occurrence and harness its positive lessons?

Episode 5: “Mediation Advocacy: The Ignored Middle Child?” 7th November 2024, 1pm GMT
Gregory Vijayendran SC
Register here
Opportunities abound these days to pursue a credentials and career as a mediator. As the “eldest child” in the room, mediators guide, facilitate, nurture and set the agenda and pace of mediation. Clients new to mediation or relatively inexperienced are the “youngest child” who often need handholding and careful navigation about the process and practice of mediation. But what of the advocates themselves? Are they the proverbial “ignored middle children”? The speaker will touch on culture, language, ethos, principles and best practices of mediation advocacy – a topic sometimes understated but mostly forgotten. He will contend that mediation advocacy plays a vital and overlooked role in mediation’s success

Episode 6: “Interplay of Psychology, Neuroscience and Conflict in Mediation” 14th November 2024, 1pm GMT
A. J. Jawad Register here
Mediation operates on a paradigm of conflict resolution unlike litigation or arbitration that operate on the paradigm of dispute adjudication. Mediation perceives conflict as a problem arising from the different perspectives and perceptions of the parties to the conflict and the emotions that get triggered due to such differing perceptions. It is therefore important for a mediator to understand these drivers of the conflict and move the parties to a position of understanding each others perspective. Therefore understanding the interplay of psychology, neuroscience and conflict in mediation forms an integral part of mediation training.

Creating a Digital Assets Estate Plan
2024-10-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
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 audio and 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 hear and 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.

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for lawyers who want to update their current estate and incapacity planning and estate administration practices to address digital assets.

About the Program
We interact with digital assets hundreds of times a day – from the photos and videos stored on our smartphones and computers to our social media accounts and downloaded music. Some of these assets add significant financial value to our estate while others have purely sentimental value, but all can easily slip through the cracks. Do you have the knowledge to ensure your client’s digital assets are managed in accordance with their wishes? This 90-minute webinar with experienced estates lawyer Charlotte McCurdy will explain the rules that govern this rapidly growing asset class, address how to gain control of them upon mental incapacity or after death, and show you how to create a digital assets estate plan, with administration in mind. You will learn:

Which digital assets are often lost at death
Impact of policy and law on digital asset planning
Practical planning tips: what works, what doesn’t, and what we still don’t know

Digital assets are a big part of your clients’ lives. Attend this program and learn what you can do to help their fiduciaries access and preserve those assets after your clients’ loss of capacity or death.

Meet Your Presenter

Charlotte McCurdy practises with Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP in Ottawa. She joined the firm in 2021 after having been partner at Taylor McCaffrey LLP in Winnipeg for many years.Charlotte’s dual jurisdiction (Manitoba and Ontario) practice focusses primarily on corporate and commercial law, estate and incapacity planning, estate administration and elder law. She is a member of the Law Society of Manitoba and the Law Society of Ontario. Charlotte has her TEP designation, is currently Co-Chair of the MBA Wills, Estates & Trusts Section, and on the Executive of the CBA National Wills, Estates & Trusts Section. Charlotte has written about digital asset planning and regularly speaks to audiences of lawyers and non-lawyers about estate-related topics.

Parenting Coordination by the Family Dispute Resolution Institute Atlantic
2024-10-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Online Zoom Presentation
1 hour followed by 15 mins for further discussion with our presenter or FDRIA
Recording will be available on demand the following the presentation
Register here
ABSTRACT This webinar is for family law professionals who work with parents experiencing significant conflict in co-parenting and implementing their parenting plan often resulting in continuous court motions.
When children are exposed to ongoing conflict between their parents, they are at risk for social and mental health problems, and may experience more difficulty with their own intimate relationships in the long term. Parenting coordination can help to reduce parents’ conflict and may provide respite for children from exposure to their parents’ conflict.
Parenting coordination combines education, coaching, mediation and where necessary secondary arbitration to interpret the parenting plan related to day-to-day decisions. The Parenting Coordinator provides information, effective tools and strategies for parents to improve their co-parent dynamic and communication to provide parents and children some respite from conflict. In some cases, the role of the parenting coordinator is to disengage the parents completely.
Borzou Tabrizi Borzou brings his years of family law experience to his work as a family mediator, arbitrator and parenting coordinator. He has worked for many years with Toronto Family Mediation Service at Toronto’s Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice, helping high-conflict and distressed parties resolve difficult matters.
Borzou is an affordable, no-nonsense parenting coordinator, with excellent experience arbitrating difficult matters and de-escalating emergencies. His clients appreciate his even-handed and compassionate approach, even in the toughest cases. Borzou is a skilled and fair arbitrator when adjudication is required.
Fluently bilingual in Farsi and English, Borzou brings a warm and tenacious approach to his work. He knows from experience that good faith negotiation can save families thousands of dollars in legal fees, allow relationships to mend and achieve durable settlements that benefit families.
As a family lawyer running his own practice, Borzou handles all family law matters with an emphasis on his top skill: negotiation and settlement.
He leads the Family Law Course at Riverdale and is a mediation coach for the York University Certificate in Family Mediation program.

De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
2024-10-08 | Online
For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This workshop is designed to teach people to de-escalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication. The training will explore how anger and violence interplay, including opportunities for self-assessment of personal communication styles. Participants will develop a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies designed to defuse potentially violent situations.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Understand the role of anger in violent incidents
Identify their own styles of interaction
Describe a framework for defusing potentially violent situations
Identify potential risk factors
Apply the principles learned to their own environment

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

The Physical Violence Spectrum
Rating Your Workplace Risk Levels
Anger Cycle and Escalation
Anger Styles Assessment Questionnaire
Warning Signs of Potential for Violence
The Aggression Defusing Process
Approaching, Containment, and Problem-Solving Strategies
When and How to Disengage
Special Considerations for Unique Situations
Addressing Enablers of Violence

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for anyone wanting to learn more about violence and interpersonal strategies useful in de-escalating the imminent threats of violence.

Managing Insurance Disputes and Claims
2024-10-09 | Online
Managing Insurance Disputes and Claims

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Who Should Attend
Faculty
Pricing and Group Rates
Financial Assistance
CPD and Accreditation
FAQs
Client and Technical Support

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In the dynamic world of insurance disputes, don’t get left behind.
Get critical legal updates and discuss hot topics for professionals in the insurance industry with this essential one-day OsgoodePD program.
Insurance disputes are highly complex and rapidly evolving in the current climate. After a tumultuous few years, avoiding costly missteps and risks is essential. Now more than ever, litigators, solicitors, advisors and other insurance professionals must remain current on developments in the law.
Designed and delivered by an expert faculty, this one-day program will dive into the most significant updates of the past year, with insights and practical strategies that you can apply immediately.
Whether you work in defence, claims or elsewhere in the industry, this is a program you don’t want to miss.

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Latest updates for obligations under the Duty to Defend
Lessons from Loblaw v. RSA on the allocation of defence costs
Relief from forfeiture: updates on the law
Best practices for Principles of Interpretation
Managing conflict of interest
And more topics to be announced!

Who Should Attend

Civil litigation lawyers
In-house corporate and litigation counsel
Paralegals and litigation law clerks
Corporate advisors
Other insurance professionals

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-10 | Online
What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Faculty
Agenda
Pricing and Group Rates
Financial Assistance
CPD and Accreditation
FAQs
Client and Technical Support

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Artificial intelligence is disrupting and revolutionizing a broad spectrum of industries. While innovation creates the potential for new opportunities, AI has also opened the door to a multitude of novel legal issues, challenges and risks.
Organizations – and their advisors – need to understand what AI actually is, how the technology works, and the legal impact AI is having across practice areas.
Over two full days and updated for 2024, a leading faculty of industry and legal experts, will help you decode need-to-know technology and terminology, guide you through the evolving AI regulatory framework in Canada and abroad, and provide practical insights and strategies on how to prepare and comply. You will receive up-to-date knowledge and tools to help you create compliance frameworks and policies to competently manage your business in a changing world.

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence – what it is and isn’t, understanding the technology and terminology, and different models
Practical applications of AI in law firms and businesses
Overview of the AI regulatory landscape in Canada, the US and EU
How AI is regulated in the public sector
Compliance frameworks and AI governance – what can organizations do to develop internal policies and reduce risk
The impact of AI on privacy law
The use of AI in the criminal justice process and its impact on evidence
IP issues for AI-generated content
Ethical implications of AI, including access to justice, surveillance, bias and human rights issues
Understanding options for AI insurance and assessing risk
How to develop an AI policy for your organization
What’s next for AI and how to best prepare?
How to create useful and effective prompts to get your desired result from AI tools

Who Should Attend

Lawyers interested or advising on artificial intelligence (AI), technology, privacy, data security, intellectual property law
In-house counsel
Government and regulatory counsel or representatives
Compliance and risk management professionals
Privacy, information, security and technology officers
Professionals in a managerial, executive or director position looking to increase their knowledge of artificial intelligence

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
2024-10-10 | Online
Given that the average person spends 60 percent of their time at work, our organizations play a pivotal role in how psychologically safe we feel. A workplace can either protect our psychological health or diminish it. A psychologically safe organization actively strives to both prevent psychological harm and actively boost psychological safety. This workshop provides an overview of the characteristics of a psychologically safe workplace and the roles of both the employee and employer in promoting psychological safety. Participants will explore the 13 factors proven to impact the well-being of employees and learn strategies that they can implement in their own organization to enhance psychological safety.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Examine the 13 factors that impact the well-being of employees in the workplace
Develop strategies participants can use to implement the 13 factors in their own workplaces
Assess the actions an employee can take to promote their own psychological safety
Assess the actions employers can take to foster psychological safety in their organizations

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

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.

Workplace Investigation Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
2024-10-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
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 audio and 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.

*The circumstances under which CPD credit will be recognized for watching archive programs vary by province. If you are viewing the recording of the live webinar, please verify with your law society the circumstances under which they will recognize CPD hours for the recording.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to hear and 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.

Who Should Attend
This program will be of interest to employment and labour law lawyers, corporate counsel, and workplace investigators looking to refine their skills.

About the Program
Done well, workplace investigations can be an organization’s most effective risk mitigation tool. But mishandled, workplace investigations can leave companies and their investigators on precariously thin ice. From substantive problems like investigator bias to procedural flaws like failing to act quickly, probes intended to provide answers can instead raise more questions, undermine employment relationships, and expose organizations to expensive litigation and public relations disasters. This program with experienced labour and employment law lawyer and workplace investigator Jackie Laviolette goes beyond the “how-to” of workplace investigations to address potentially fatal missteps in the investigation process and how to prevent them. Drawing on recent caselaw and with the help of relevant scenarios, Jackie will share examples of common errors that compromise the actual or perceived quality of an investigation, and practical strategies to avoid similar mistakes in investigations you’re involved with. By the end of the program, you’ll better understand:

What a fair, defensible investigation looks like
The negative consequences of sloppy workplace investigations
Specific pitfalls that put an investigation, or its investigator, at risk

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to anticipate and avoid the biggest blunders that undermine effective workplace investigations.

Meet Your Presenter

Jackie Lavioletteis a Partner with Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP. Jackie has supported provincially and federally regulated employers in both the public and private sectors for over two decades. She has extensive experience with day-to-day matters in the areas of workplace conflict, labour arbitration, collective bargaining, wrongful dismissals, union certifications and policy development. Prior to joining Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP, Jackie acted as in-house counsel for the largest unionized employer in Alberta and appeared as lead counsel before Boards of Arbitration, Labour Boards, human rights tribunals and all levels of Alberta courts. Jackie is frequently retained to conduct independent workplace investigations into allegations of workplace harassment, discrimination, and other employee complaints. She is a frequent speaker at various labour and employment conferences and seminars, Jackie is listed in Best Lawyers in Canada for Labour and Employment Law.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Information Session by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
2024-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On October 14th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF. Anyone interested in attending a French version of this webinar on Mercredi 09 octobre 2024 de 18h à 19h (Heure de l’Atlantique) can register by clicking: Lien
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event by filling in this form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT Friday, October 11th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

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

Dealing with Difficult People
2024-10-15 | Online
We all encounter people we find difficult, and typically conversations with them leave us feeling stressed and frustrated. This workshop explores what is happening in those exchanges and demonstrates how people can adapt their strategies to bring about more productive conversations with those they find difficult. Individual approaches for dealing with difficult people will be discussed, with an emphasis on understanding and adapting one’s approach to create different results. Participants will explore how to deal with patterns of passive-aggressiveness, resistance, and chronic anger, and how to begin to change difficult patterns using a straightforward, five-step approach.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Understand their own areas of influence and control in their difficult relationships with others
See how their personal style may impact their conversation with a person they find difficult
Apply a practical approach for dealing with four different types of difficult people, including the Chronically Angry Person, the Resistant Person, the Passive Aggressive Person, and the Bullying Person
Develop a plan to positively engage with a difficult person they have identified

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

Understand their own areas of influence and control in their difficult relationships with others
See how their personal style may impact their conversation with a person they find difficult
Apply a practical approach for dealing with four different types of difficult people, including the Chronically Angry Person, the Resistant Person, the Passive Aggressive Person, and the Bullying Person
Develop a plan to positively engage with a difficult person they have identified

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.

Trainer: Alana Abramson
Alana is an experienced leader and has extensive mediation and group facilitation experience in justice, community and school settings. She holds a PhD in Criminology on the topic of transformational learning. As a former Executive Director for a non-profit organization, Alana’s experience in mentoring and leadership has provided her with a unique skill set that combines academic understanding with practical knowledge. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, she is a full-time faculty member in criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where she continues to inspire and be inspired by students and diverse colleagues. Alana believes in collaborative dialogue and life-long learning as a source of personal and social transformation. She is an engaging presenter who is passionate about her work, which allows her to easily facilitate ongoing learning for workshop participants.

Administrative Law and Practice
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-16 | Online
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The not-to-be-missed annual forum for practitioners in the administrative and regulatory sectors—now in its 19th year.
Get up to date on the most significant administrative law developments in Canada
For 19 years, the OsgoodePD Annual National Forum on Administrative Law and Practice has brought together leading practitioners, decision-makers, and academics for two days of discussion and debate.
Whether you appear before, advise, or sit as a member of a tribunal, or act in judicial review applications, it is essential to remain up to date on recent decisions, legislative updates, and developing trends in policy and practice.
Back in-person for the first time since 2019, the 2024 Administrative Law & Practice Forum gives you the chance to connect with peers and leaders in the field, and deepen your understanding of current and developing issues in administrative law in Canada.

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Critical Developments in Administrative Law in 2024
Regulation of harmful content on social media: challenges and implications of the Online Harms Act
Artificial Intelligence: Regulation challenges in Canada and around the world
Cases to Watch in 2025
National Security and Administrative Law
Developments on the Charter and Administrative Decision-Makers
Important Updates in Aboriginal Law

Who Should Attend

Lawyers who appear before agencies, boards and tribunals anywhere in Canada
Government counsel
Tribunal counsel
Tribunal and board members
Adjudicators
Regulators
Counsel who advise on government regulations and the regulatory process

Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security & Trust Industry Summit
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-18
Join the Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security & Trust Industry Summit. PST2024 provides a premier forum for sharing advances in cybersecurity research.
Featuring:

Thursday, October 17th, Post-quantum and Critical Infrastructure workshops, location pending, and registration will be separate. Speakers include:

Melanie Anderson, Director General, Information Assurance at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Atty Mashatan, Canada Research Chair in Quality of Security Framework for Internet-of-Things
Vikas Chouhan, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity
Kwasi Boakye-Boateng, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity

Thursday, October 17th, PST Conference Networking Mixer compliments of Knowledge Park (separate registration)
Friday, October 18th, Presentations from leading industry and government cybersecurity professionals at the Fredericton Convention Centre (670 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1C2)

Panel discussions on “GenAI and Cybersecurity” and “Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Towards a More Inclusive and Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce”
Research poster display

Register on Eventbrite
Contact the CIC office if you require a Discount Code.
If you must stay the night, I arranged a special accommodation rate for the Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook across the street from our venue. Click here: https://rebrand.ly/Cybersecurity1024
For those who are interested in sponsoring opportunities, an information package is attached. Contact Sumit Kundu if you have any questions.

Mediation - The Changing face of Access to Justice: Part 3 of 6 - Mediation Guest Lecture Series by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association
2024-10-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Episode 1: “Mediators; Not Judges, Not Arbitrators, Not Decision makers. What, really, is mediation?” 19th September 2024 – Past Event
Episode 2: “Can ADR transform a Society? The Jamaican Experience” 3rd October 2024 – Past Event
Episode 3: “Mediation – The Changing face of Access to Justice” 17th October 2024, 1pm BST
René M. Baptiste CMG Register here
Referring different matters to Mediation is growing in importance allowing parties more freedom to be actively engaged in resolving their issues. Is it the alternative for Smaller States and their citizens?

Episode 4: “Peace jurisprudence and constitutional reform- incorporating Mediation Principles into Supreme Law” 31st October 2024, 1pm GMT
Justice Vasheist V Kokaram JA Register here
Constitutions must respond to developing norms of shared regional and international values of human rights and the rule of law. It is a visioning of a community of human beings collaborating to create an optimum environment for the celebration of our human dignity, flourishing of our human potential, sustainability of our human development and preservation of our species. But what all of our aspirations involved in constitutionalism cannot avoid is conflict which inevitably emerges in whatever political systems are designed. In my presentation I explore our baseline jurisprudential approach to the management of conflict and demonstrate the relevance of the DNA of mediation to develop new constitutional values and our instincts for peace. Can positive peace outcomes be achieved, reinforced and sustained when we reorient our constitutional frameworks to a “meditative” and positive approach to conflict? What approaches to peacebuilding can be embedded within our task of constitutional reform to avoid conflict, minimize its occurrence and harness its positive lessons?

Episode 5: “Mediation Advocacy: The Ignored Middle Child?” 7th November 2024, 1pm GMT
Gregory Vijayendran SC
Register here
Opportunities abound these days to pursue a credentials and career as a mediator. As the “eldest child” in the room, mediators guide, facilitate, nurture and set the agenda and pace of mediation. Clients new to mediation or relatively inexperienced are the “youngest child” who often need handholding and careful navigation about the process and practice of mediation. But what of the advocates themselves? Are they the proverbial “ignored middle children”? The speaker will touch on culture, language, ethos, principles and best practices of mediation advocacy – a topic sometimes understated but mostly forgotten. He will contend that mediation advocacy plays a vital and overlooked role in mediation’s success

Episode 6: “Interplay of Psychology, Neuroscience and Conflict in Mediation” 14th November 2024, 1pm GMT
A. J. Jawad Register here
Mediation operates on a paradigm of conflict resolution unlike litigation or arbitration that operate on the paradigm of dispute adjudication. Mediation perceives conflict as a problem arising from the different perspectives and perceptions of the parties to the conflict and the emotions that get triggered due to such differing perceptions. It is therefore important for a mediator to understand these drivers of the conflict and move the parties to a position of understanding each others perspective. Therefore understanding the interplay of psychology, neuroscience and conflict in mediation forms an integral part of mediation training.

Family Dispute Resolution Institute Atlantic Fall Regional Meeting
2024-10-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Online Zoom Presentation
This regional meeting is for members of Family Dispute Resolution Institute Atlantic (FDRIA), all family law professionals in the Atlantic region, and any professionals working around family law cases. It is an opportunity to connect and share with like-minded family law professionals in the region.
The purpose of the meeting is to continue to explore and learn more about family dispute resolution options for families and for professionals who work with them:

Roundtable discussion on the current state of family law in each province and what family dispute resolution looks like in each province,
Update on FDRIA activities over the past 6 months,
FDR professional training and certification, and
Strategic planning for advancing family dispute resolution in the Atlantic region.

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We are an organization that is molded and influenced by our members. There are many projects and committees to join.
Email: info@fdria.ca

Coaching Strategies for Leaders: Conflict, Performance, Change
2024-10-21 | 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.

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

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.

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

Regulatory Compliance and Legal Risk Management for Financial Institutions
2024-10-22 | Online
What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Faculty
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CPD and Accreditation
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The must-attend event for financial services. Get unparalleled access and the opportunity to interact with major regulators and industry leaders including: FCAC, CIRO, CCIR, AMF, OPC, OSC/CSA and FSRA.
Financial institutions are facing escalating demands and risks to innovate by optimizing the use of rapidly developing technology and need to satisfy evolving regulatory standards and ethical obligations in high-stakes areas including privacy, data, AML, climate and sustainability, and open banking.
Professionals must top-up their knowledge and skills with the latest in law and risk management for creating more sophisticated and adaptive compliance, risk and oversight frameworks and strategies.
Interact and learn from major regulators and industry leaders and stay on top of evolving expectations and industry best practices.
Developed for industry leaders and professionals, this annual OsgoodePD program provides a roadmap to successfully navigate current and anticipated regulatory and legal risk management developments. In one information-packed day, you will get expert insights, guidance, and proactive tips for managing key changes, obligations, and emerging issues.
*NEW* EVENT NETWORKING LIST FOR THE OCTOBER 22, 2024 PROGRAM – YOU MUST OPT-IN
Delegates who register for the October 22, 2024, program may opt-in to participate in a voluntary networking list for the event. Check your confirmation email for details, including a link for you to complete a brief consent form to opt-in and to provide your preferred contact details.

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Get critical updates from major regulators and industry associations in Canada’s financial services sector, including pandemic-related impacts, focused on:

Banking
Securities/investment firms
Insurance companies

Practical insights and tips to ready your organization for the future and ongoing economic uncertainty

Crucial forecasts and insights to prepare your organization for progress within the shifting regulatory framework and anticipated changes, with a focus on key compliance impacts

Strategies for implementing procedural and process-based changes involving judgement-based assessments of business conduct, ethics, and culture to improve your compliance program

Tips for improving your organization’s strategic compliance and risk management oversight efforts with a focus on consumer consent, data portability rights and interoperability obligations, and the strengthening of regulators’ powers and ability to collaborate

Techniques to help you effectively navigate emerging industry issues, risks and trends, including pandemic-related impacts

Data, privacy and cybersecurity obligations and risks impacting compliance
Optimizing crucial operational and legal risk management elements in the current climate
Driving corporate values while satisfying regulators’ greater focus on ethical standards and integrity culture
Applying behavioural economics lessons and insights within your organization
Exploring the use of rapidly changing technologies and digital solutions to foster innovation for your organization and customers and meet regulators’ expectations

Best practices for preparing your organization to adapt to key regulatory changes and evolving expectations, including the new frontier of open banking

Who Should Attend

Professionals working in or with financial institutions, including banking, insurance, securities or investments:
Compliance, risk and privacy
Data ethics, AI/technology and innovations
Governance, operations and quality assurance
Policy and procedures analysts
Portfolio managers, fund and investment managers and securities dealers
Government and regulatory counsel
In-house lawyers, analysts, investigations and enforcement counsel
Private practice lawyers working in financial services
Professionals in a managerial, executive or director position looking to increase their knowledge in financial services compliance or risk management

Invitation to the launch of Invisible Prisons with Lisa Moore & Jack Whalen
2024-10-22 19:00 - 21:30
From a review of the book: Invisible Prisons is an extraordinary, empathetic collaboration between the magnificent writer Lisa Moore, best-known for her award-winning fiction, and a man named Jack Whalen, who as a child was held for four years at a reform school for boys in St John’s, where he suffered jaw-dropping abuses and deprivations. Despite the odds stacked against him, he found love on the other side, and managed to turn his life around as a husband and father. His daughter, Brittany, vowed at a young age to become a lawyer so that she could seek justice for him. Today, that is exactly what she is doing—and Jack’s case is part of a lawsuit currently before the courts.
The story has parallels with Unholy Orders by Michael Harris about the Mount Cashel orphanage, and with the many horrific stories about residential schools—all of which expose a paternalistic state causing harm and a larger society looking away. Yet two powerful qualities set this story apart. As much as it is about an abusive system preying on children, it is also a tender tale of love between Jack and his wife Glennis, who saw the good man inside a damaged person and believed in him. And it is written in a novelistic way by the great Lisa Moore, who makes vividly real every moment and character in these pages.
Authors
JACK WHALEN is the son, brother, husband, and father whose story became this book. He divides his time between family homes in Oshawa, Ontario, and St. John’s, Newfoundland. Recently, he can sometimes be found crossing the country in a truck carrying a replica of the cell in which he was once imprisoned, seeking justice for those who endured solitary confinement as children.
LISA MOORE is the author of the bestselling novels Alligator, February, and Caught; the story collections Open and Something for Everyone; and a young adult novel, Flannery. Her books have been finalists for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, CBC Canada Reads, the Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, the Scotiabank Giller Prize, and the Man Booker Prize, among many other honours and accolades. Lisa lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Family Mediation – Theory, Skills, and Practice by MDW Mediation
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-25 | Online
Dates: September 19-20, and October 23-25, 2024 (40 hours)
Cost: $2,000
Multi-course discount: Deduct $100 off the price of your second, and each subsequent, course.
Pre-requisites: Law degree or mental health professional, unless otherwise approved. *Completion of the Screening for Power Imbalances and Family Violence course is highly recommended.

Elevate your family mediation skills over five intensive days, as you learn best practices for designing and delivering family mediation services.
This 5-day course will cover the key components of Family Mediation and provide a solid foundation of theory and practical application. At least one third of the Family Mediation Theory and Skills course will be experiential learning, and will combine lectures, small group work, and role plays, to cover issues such as:

An introduction to Family Mediation
The importance of Screening
Conflict intervention models and theories
Psychological issues in separation, divorce, family dynamics, and power imbalances
Issues and needs of children in separation and divorce
Mediation processes and techniques
An overview of Family Law including parenting, support, the evaluation and division of assets and debts, and other issues relating to separation and divorce
Getting to an agreement
Family Mediation in practice

Enroll now at mediationinfo@mdwlaw.ca

CLIA Peace of Mind Virtual Conference (Free)
2024-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Online
The Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association (CLIA) is pleased to partner with the Law Society of Saskatchewan to bring the CLIA Peace of Mind Virtual Conference to members in our Subscriber jurisdictions. This free half-day virtual conference will provide sessions to help improve your practice and avoid errors.

DATE: October 24th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (SK Time)
TOPICS/SPEAKERS:

Wellness Issues Facing the Profession: Erin Durant, founder of Durant Barristers and author of “It Burned Me All Down”, a book about her experience with mental illness as a practising lawyer.
Avoiding Cyber Scams: Greg Markell, President of Ridge Canada, provider of CLIA mandatory cyber insurance.
Real Life Errors and Omissions Claims: Panel discussing real anonymized claims and providing tips to avoid them.

COST: Free

Registration
Register here.
Please note that registration will be limited to 1000 registrants, but the sessions will be recorded.
Users must create a customer account to register. Please reach out to Alma at cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca for support with setting up a customer account to register.

Domestic Contracts & Testamentary Freedom
2024-10-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
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 audio and 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 hear and 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.

Who Should Attend
This program will be of interest to lawyers practicing in the areas of family law, elder law, and wills and estates law.

About the Program
Testamentary plans usually assume that a domestic contract is effective, leaving the testator free to dispose of any portion of their estate that is not otherwise encumbered by the terms of an agreement. However, as with most legal issues, there is no certainty that these contracts will be upheld. Judicial consideration has shown that domestic contracts are vulnerable to being set aside or varied in the future, where equity can be argued. So, what can drafting lawyers do to help ensure a testator’s wishes have the intended effected? This presentation by experienced wills and estates and family law mediator and litigator Gary Kirk will provide prophylactic steps to help ensure the integrity of domestic contracts and minimize the need to take remedial steps – the effectiveness of which is uncertain – or litigate the validity of a contract after the fact. By the end of the program, you will better understand:

the factors that affect judicial consideration of domestic contracts and testamentary freedom
the risks of claims and court intervention
fundamental safeguards that should accompany domestic contracts involving inheritance waivers

Your clients’ confidence and certainty in their testamentary plans will increase if appropriate and prudent steps are taken when executing a domestic contract. Attend this program and learn what you can do to help preserve the function and intent of these contracts.

Meet Your Presenter

Gary Kirk has been practicing law for more than 20 years and is the Managing Partner of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP in Calgary, Alberta. In addition to Mediation/Arbitration, Wills & Estates and Family Law, Gary is also an experienced litigator. Gary has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta. Gary also has extensive training as a Mediator and Arbitrator and has participated in numerous Mediation, Arbitration and Judicial Dispute Resolution Hearings, both as counsel and as Mediator/Arbitrator. Gary is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association and the ADR Institute of Alberta. Gary is an active member of the Family Law and Estates and Trusts Sections of the Alberta Bar Association. Gary writes and speaks for legal and other audiences about family law topics and estate planning matters, including for STEP Inside, the publication of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners, as well as for the Alberta Bar Association and the Legal Education Society of Alberta.

Managing Difficult Phone Calls
2024-10-29 | Online
Handling difficult interactions on the phone is a challenging task, especially if the caller is in a heightened state of emotion. For many, the ability to navigate difficult phone conversations with respect and professionalism is an essential workplace skill. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for dealing with clients and customers over the phone who are in a heightened emotional state. Participants will learn over-the-phone techniques for de-escalating anger, resolving conflict, and communicating effectively.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Apply effective listening skills to enhance understanding
Support emotionally heightened clients over the phone
Problem-solve with clients for best outcomes
Demonstrate a plan for delivering bad news

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

The Complexity of Phone Communication
Qualities of a Skilled Communicator
Key Skills for the Phone – Tone, Volume, and Inflection
Communication Style Test
Practical Tips for Calming the Distressed Person
Identifying and Prioritizing Issues Raised
Delivering Bad News
Effective Notetaking
Politely Ending the Conversation

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.

Trainer: Christina Reimer
Christina has a diverse background as a leadership trainer, director and team building and conflict resolution facilitator. With a PhD in religion, she teaches university courses on ethics, the world’s major religions, and other topics. Christina has travelled extensively and worked internationally for non-profit organizations that focus on peace-building and community development. She values workplaces that promote diversity and equity and strive to resolve corporate and interpersonal conflict in productive ways. She believes that communicating well is one of the keys to creating healthy working environments. Christina has an enthusiastic and engaging presentation style and uses storytelling and humour to make workshops interesting as well as informative.

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
2024-10-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Dealing with issues related to mental health in the workplace can be challenging and difficult to navigate. It is essential that organizations have the capabilities to manage mental health because early identification and support typically leads to continued productivity and retention of employees. This workshop provides a roadmap to help managers participate in conversations with employees who may require support when experiencing difficulties related to mental health. Participants will learn strategies for creating a more inclusive work environment that reduces stigma surrounding mental health.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

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

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, delivered electronically

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

Some of the Topics Included

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

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

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.

Using Trusts in Estate Planning
2024-10-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Are you new to trusts or looking to refresh your understanding of how trusts are used in practice? Join noted trusts and estates practitioner Richard Niedermayer for this practical, introductory-level dive into the what, why, when, and how of trusts. Richard will translate complex trust concepts into simple, understandable terms, making it easier for you to see how trusts can help support your client’s estate planning goals.
You will:

Get to know the key types of trusts and their role in estate planning
Learn how to use trusts to meet diverse client needs, including protecting family assets and managing estate taxes
Understand the pros and cons of different trusts to solve common estate planning challenges
Benefit from expert guidance about how to successfully implement trusts as part of your clients’ overall estate plans

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of trust fundamentals and learn how trusts can help you create a customized estate plan that reflects each client’s personal circumstances. Reserve your spot now and take the first step towards becoming more proficient in this crucial area of law.
View details here.
How to Register
www.seminarpartners.ca
1.866.606.4212
jennifer@seminarpartners.ca

Conflict Resolution Skills for Leaders
2024-10-31 | Online
Leading through conflict is an essential leadership skill. When leaders fail to respond quickly and effectively to conflict, the people they lead suffer and workplace performance plummets. Many conflicts would not spiral out of control if leaders used conflict resolution techniques that are easy to learn and utilize. This workshop provides strategies for leading through conflict with clarity and confidence. Participants will learn to use conflict analysis tools to understand complex interpersonal dynamics and team tension which will help them make informed choices for where and when to intervene in a conflict.

Please note: This workshop is taught by both a senior leader and a conflict management specialist.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Use conflict analysis tools to understand complex interpersonal dynamics and team tension
Describe where and when to intervene in a conflict
Utilize tools for handling difficult conversations

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

Navigating Your Role as a Conflict Resolution Leader
Choosing Where to Focus Your Energy in Conflict
How Conflict Escalates
Sources of Conflict
Coaching for Conflict Resolution Framework
The Role of Leadership Styles in Resolving Conflict
How to Address Conflict Rooted in Style Differences
Tools for Navigating Difficult Conversations

Target Audience
This workshop is intermediate-advanced level workshop and will benefit leaders, managers, supervisors, human resource personnel, and anyone who deals with workplace tension and interpersonal conflict.

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

Trainer: David Jung
David has provided leadership for various non-profit organizations for over 25 years. He has a degree in Philosophy, a diploma in Counselling, a Master of Arts in Christian Counselling, as well as certifications in Conflict Resolution and Mediation. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, he works as ACHIEVE’s Training and Development Specialist. In this role, David provides support to other trainers and ensures that training material reflects the current research in the field and is consistent with ACHIEVE’s core beliefs. He also works in the field of mediation where he volunteers as a Mediator for the court diversion program in Manitoba. In whatever role David finds himself, his passion for motivating people to continue their personal journey of learning and growth shines through. David believes that no matter what our role is in the workplace, we can all continue to grow in our skills to improve our own life and to help improve the lives of others. As a trainer, he is known for his dynamic workshop facilitation that combines humour and real-world application.

Peace jurisprudence and constitutional reform - incorporating Mediation Principles into Supreme Law
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association invites you to join them for a mediation guest lecture series as episode 4 takes place with Justice Vasheist V Kokaram JA.
Register here to attend
Constitutions must respond to developing norms of shared regional and international values of human rights and the rule of law. It is a visioning of a community of human beings collaborating to create an optimum environment for the celebration of our human dignity, flourishing of our human potential, sustainability of our human development and preservation of our specie. But what all of our aspirations involved in constitutionalism cannot avoid is conflict which inevitably emerges in whatever political systems are designed. In my presentation I explore our baseline jurisprudential approach to the management of conflict and demonstrate the relevance of the DNA of mediation to develop new constitutional values and our instincts for peace. Can positive peace outcomes be achieved, reinforced and sustained when we reorient our constitutional frameworks to a “mediative” and positive approach to conflict? What approaches to peacebuilding can be embedded within our task of constitutional reform to avoid conflict, minimise its occurrence and harness its positive lessons?
Date: 31st October 2024

TIME:
8.00 am Jamaica
8.00 am The Bahamas
9.00 am Dominica / Trinidad and Tobago / St Vincent and the Grenadines
1.00 pm United Kingdom
2.00 pm Nigeria
3.00 pm Zambia
6.30 pm India
9.00 pm Singapore / Malaysia / Hong Kong
11.00 pm PNG
Register here to attend
Panelist

Justice Vasheist V Kokaram JA

Episode 5 – 7th November – Mediation Advocacy: The Ignored Middle Child?
Episode 6 – 14th November – Interplay of Psychology, Neuroscience and Conflict in Mediation

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Handling the Difficult Employee
2024-11-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
Duration: 60 Minutes
Webinar Id: 23400

Unlimited Attendees: Any number of participants
Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months (Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:
Just about every workplace has at least one difficult employee.
In this webinar, we will identify the various types of difficult employees and various strategies that can be used to deal with them. Difficult employees can have an adverse impact on the productivity and morale of the workplace. At times it is necessary to have critical conversations with these employees.
These conversations occur when a lot is at stake and emotions run high. The behavior of these employees needs to be confronted. More than likely some of those that we must handle may be workplace bullies. During the webinar, we will learn the psychological makeup of these difficult individuals and how to have conversations with these employees while confronting their unproductive behavior.
Why you should Attend:

Learn how to identify the six types of difficult employees
Gain knowledge of the appropriate strategies to use when dealing with the difficult employee
Learn various motivational strategies that will help the difficult employee change and become more productive
To become familiar with the characteristics of the workplace bully
Learn how to deal with workplace bullies
Develop the skills to have appropriate conversations with difficult employees
Develop the skills to confront inappropriate employee behavior
Identify other interventions to deal with difficult employees

Areas Covered in the Session:

The Six Types of Difficult Employees
Strategies for Dealing With the Difficult Employee
Motivating the Difficult Employee
What is Workplace Bullying?
Characteristics of the Workplace Bully
Strategies for Dealing With the Workplace Bully
Having a Conversation With the Difficult Employee
Confronting the Difficult Employee
Other Interventions for the Difficult Employee

Who Will Benefit:

Human Resource Managers
Managers
Assistant Managers
Team Leaders
Project Managers
Department Managers
Consultants
Team Members

Speaker Profile

Bob Churilla is a partner in a conflict management and organizational development firm, Conflict Resolution Professionals Group (CRPG). In addition, Bob is a Visiting Professor at a private University. Bob has worked with the United States Postal Service, Veterans Administration, Transportation Security Administration and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a mediator and consultant. He has also consulted with local, state and private employers, government agencies, churches and nonprofit organizations. Bob has a Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution and a Juris Doctorate degree.

Mediation & Arbitration
2024-11-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
COMPLEMENTARY PRESENTATION
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A family dispute resolution service that provides for mediation to resolve concerns with the option to move to arbitration for concerns that are not settled.
This webinar is for family law professionals who are looking at family dispute resolution options for their practice and families.
Hear how Mediation Arbitration could be a practice option that grows your practice while providing families with options outside of court. Increasingly, we are seeing professionals in the region who are offering FDR processes as part of the suite of services they offer clients.
Mediation-arbitration (med-arb) combines two FDR processes. In mediation, the parties work with the mediator who helps them negotiate terms of a settlement. Any concerns not resolved through mediation, continue through to arbitration where the trained arbitrator hears evidence from both of the parties and makes decisions in the form of an award.
Tom Dart was called to the bar in 1976. In the early stages of his career, he practiced as a criminal lawyer, a civil litigation lawyer and a family law lawyer. He now practices only in the area of family law and alternative dispute resolution. Tom is a Certified Specialist in Mediation (FDR Med) and Arbitration (FDR Arb). Tom has appeared at all levels of Court in Ontario from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to the Ontario Court of Appeal. He has conducted many trials and many successful negotiations.
As a Mediator, Tom has assisted many mediation clients in resolving their disputes on a comprehensive basis – settling financial issues such as property division and support as well as parenting issues. He actively promotes mediation as the means of resolving family law disputes with a non-adversarial approach.
Tom is an experienced Arbitrator of family law disputes, appointed by parties who wish to resolve their disputes privately under the Arbitration Act. Arbitration can prove an effective and cost-efficient method of resolving any family law dispute and Tom is committed to alternatives to dispute resolution such as this.
Tom is an active participant in the legal profession. Tom has presented many topics at continuing legal education seminars for the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). He has written articles for presentation at such seminars and for other newsletters and periodicals in the area of family law. He has been engaged as an expert witness for standard of care in family law cases. Tom is a founding member of Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario. He is currently on committees to reform family law and the court system and is a Dispute Resolution Officer at Barrie Family Court. He is the past president of the Family Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, past president of Family Mediation Canada, past president of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation, past vice-president of the Simcoe County Lawyers’ Association, past president of the Simcoe County Family Law Lawyers’ Association and past coordinator for Simcoe County’s Dispute Resolution Officers Program.
Tom received the OBA Award for Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James G. McLeod in June 2014. He was named Lawyer of the Year for 2014 and again in 2021 by Best Lawyers ® (as selected by peer recognition). Tom also received the FDRIO Crowe Soberman Award of Excellence in Dispute Resolution in November 2018.
Tom has also been a committed member of his community. He is currently a volunteer with the Barrie Colts AAA Zone Hockey Association and is their Past Director of Risk Management and Past President. He is a past member of the Board of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Toronto, and a past President of the Barrie Minor Hockey Association. He is a supporter of numerous local charitable events.
In his free time, Tom enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and cheering on the Montreal Canadiens.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to Build a Thriving Workplace for Everyone
2024-11-05 | Online
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aren’t just buzzwords – they are essential components of a healthy, successful workplace. Embracing DEI in your organization means supporting all aspects of a person such as race, religion, gender, etc., as well as deeper parts of an individual’s character like values, personality, and preferences.
This workshop helps you identify the existing diversity in your organization so you can recognize potential gaps and become aware of ways that you can build a more equitable and inclusive work environment. You will learn tips, strategies, and gain practical tools for creating a workplace culture where everyone can thrive.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define diversity, equity, and inclusion
Assess the various dimensions of diversity that exist in your organization
Describe how equity and inclusion relate to unconscious bias
Explore the dynamics of power in your organization
Investigate personal and organizational responsibility as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Come up with practical strategies to help your organization become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Differences Between Equity and Equality
What Does Inclusion and Exclusion Look Like in Your Organization?
Inclusive Language Considerations
Making Decisions with DEI in Mind
Recognizing and Managing Unconscious Bias
Understanding Power Dynamics
Strategies and Remedies to Improve DEI

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop applicable to both leaders 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.

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.

Special Event to Launch the 1949 Newfoundland Law Reports
2024-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
The S.S. Daisy Legal History Committee is pleased to announce a special event to launch the 1949 Newfoundland Law Reports (17 Newfoundland Law Reports). The Newfoundland Law Reports currently span from 1817 to 1948. Cases from 1949 to 1971 were not formally published. Cases after 1971 were published by the Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island Reports. Further volumes covering 1950 to 1971 will be published when complete.
This 1949 volume represents a new standard in legal case reporting, featuring introductory essays, annotations, editors’ notes, photographs, artwork, and other unique additions.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special event on 5 November 2024, at 5:00 p.m. held on the 3rd floor of the Law Society Building.
Click here to view the poster.
