The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Using Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning
2025-10-09 13:30 - 15:30 (America/St_Johns) | 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.

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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

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
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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
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 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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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.

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 | NL
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.

Human Risk Summit: Empower. Engage. Secure.
2025-11-06 10:00 - 13:30 | Online
Join us for this year’s Human Risk Summit: Empower. Engage. Secure.
November 6 | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM ET | Virtual
You’re building something powerful, a security culture that thrives. Whether your teams are ready to level up or you’re just starting to build momentum, we’ll give you the insights to take it to the next level.
This summit is where forward-thinking IT leaders like you come together. You’ll get empowered with breakthrough strategies, engage your users, and secure your organization’s future. In half a day, you’ll connect with peers who’ve successfully taken on human risk management and have proven playbooks you can implement immediately.
What you’ll gain:

Strategic insights from investigative journalist and cybersecurity expert Geoff White
Real-world approaches from IT leaders who’ve built adaptive security cultures that stick
Exclusive preview of 2026 phishing trends to stay ahead of the curve
Hands-on workshops around Microsoft integrations and program maturity assessments
First look at what’s next on the Human Risk Management roadmap

Perfect for: IT professionals, CISOs, security leaders, and anyone ready to transform their organization’s approach to human-centered security.
Small changes in behavior can make a big difference in reducing risk. Join hundreds of your peers as we shape the future of security, together.
Register now and design your future-ready security organization, today.

Up She Rises! Women and Gender in Newfoundland and Labrador Public Forum by the Newfoundland and Labrador Historical Society
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | NL
Inspired by the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in NL, Up She Rises! constitutes a public discussion about women and gender in NL history. It involves academics, researchers, activists, writers, and poets who have studied and written about women and gender in NL history. This is a capstone event to the anniversary year of women’s suffrage in this province. We hope it will inspire people to learn more about the historical experiences of women and gender-diverse folks and to continue the work of engaging with our collective history.
Friday, November 7The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue
7:00–8:00 pmOpening RemarksHer Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
Keynote AddressMargot I. Duley – “Fishing for Answers”: Does the Newfoundland Women’s Suffrage Movement neatly fit into other scholarship on suffrage?
8:00–9:00 pmReception
View the event poster here.

Up She Rises! Women and Gender in Newfoundland and Labrador Public Forum by the Newfoundland and Labrador Historical Society
2025-11-08 10:00 - 21:00 | NL
Inspired by the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in NL, Up She Rises! constitutes a public discussion about women and gender in NL history. It involves academics, researchers, activists, writers, and poets who have studied and written about women and gender in NL history. This is a capstone event to the anniversary year of women’s suffrage in this province. We hope it will inspire people to learn more about the historical experiences of women and gender-diverse folks and to continue the work of engaging with our collective history.
Saturday, November 8Bruneau Centre, Memorial University
10:00–10:10 amHeidi Coombs – Introductory Remarks
10:10–10:40 amOpening PlenaryLinda Kealey – Women’s and Gender History on the Rock: Looking Back and Forging Ahead
10-Minute Break
10:50 am–12:20 pmRoundtable: Second Wave FeminismBarbara Doran, Noreen Golfman, Peg Norman, Gerry Rogers
12:20–1:00 pmLunch
1:00–1:40 pmSession 1: Women, Spirituality, and CommunityWilleen Keough – The ‘old hag’ meets St. Brigid: Irish-Newfoundland women and the intersection of spiritualities on the southern AvalonBonnie Morgan – Sensory Anglicans: Women, Textile Making and Faithfulness in 20th-century Newfoundland
1:40–2:20 pmSession 2: Mothers, Families, and the StateTerry Bishop Stirling – Regulating Families: The Work of the St. John’s Welfare Office, 1936–1943Rebecca Ralph – Problems with Pensions, Licensure, and Discrimination: Married Women and the Teacher Shortage in Post-Confederation Newfoundland and Labrador
20-Minute Break
2:40–3:40 pmSession 3: Gender and Home ProductionMeaghan Walker – Production and Consumption in Bonavista: Menswear Sales as a Method to Understand Women’s Home Production using the Ryan’s Merchant Records, 1860–1880sRaymond Blake & Hayward Blake – South Coast Woman: The Personal Is Historical and History Is PersonalAndrea O’Brien – Some Old White Guy Lived There: Rethinking Existing Narratives and Searching for Herstory
3:40–4:00 pmProvincial Historic Commemorations Designation
Supper
Anita Best & Ellen Power – Musical Entertainment
Readings of letters representing women’s experiences
View the event poster here.

Up She Rises! Women and Gender in Newfoundland and Labrador Public Forum by the Newfoundland and Labrador Historical Society
2025-11-09 10:00 - 21:30 | NL
Inspired by the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in NL, Up She Rises! constitutes a public discussion about women and gender in NL history. It involves academics, researchers, activists, writers, and poets who have studied and written about women and gender in NL history. This is a capstone event to the anniversary year of women’s suffrage in this province. We hope it will inspire people to learn more about the historical experiences of women and gender-diverse folks and to continue the work of engaging with our collective history.
Sunday, November 9Bruneau Centre, Memorial University
10:00–11:00 amSession 4: Politics, Agency, and LeadershipTracey Evans-Rice & Andrea Procter – Stories of Strength and Connection: Celebrating Inuit Women’s Leadership in NunatsiavutMeret Ebsary – Trusted to Choose?: Women and the Politics of Control in Newfoundland (1890–1940)Sonja Boon – “Widows of the West End” and other monikers: Pseudonyms in letters to Smallwood, 1948–51
10-Minute Break
11:10 am–12:10 pmSession 5: Women, Land, and SeaErica HurleyVicki Hallett – How to Escape a Net: Women, Cod, and Multi-species Possibilities in Archival Research in Newfoundland & LabradorHeidi Coombs – “Women came and helped her plant the garden”: Gardening, Gender, and the Grenfell Mission in Northern Newfoundland & Labrador, 1906–1949
12:10–12:50 pmLunch
12:50–1:50 pmSession 6: Creative Approaches to Women’s & Gender HistoryJulia Laite – Sketches of a Life? Toward a Biography of ShanawdithitKristina Bidwell – Reading Academic Colonialism in Labrador: Lydia Campbell and the John Mason Hastings DiaryRhea Rollman – Reading Between the Lines: Researching Marginalized Community Histories in Newfoundland and Labrador
20-Minute Break
2:10–3:40 pmRoundtable: Challenges and Ways Forward (Up She Rises: Redux)Terry Bishop Stirling, Margot Duley, Vicki Hallett, Willeen Keough, Julia Stryker
3:40–4:00 pmRebecca Ralph – Closing Remarks
7:00–9:30 pmNL Women’s History in Poetry and FictionMary Dalton, Leahdawn Helena, Robin McGrath, Trudy Morgan-Cole, Agnes WalshReception
View the event poster here.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2025-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On November 10th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 p.m. AST to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) 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 AST November 7th.
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event.

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca

Trauma-Informed Restorative Justice for Healthier Schools, Communities, and Systems in Newfoundland & Labrador
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-15 | NL
Join the annual Institute this November: Trauma-Informed Restorative Justice for Healthier Schools, Communities, and Systems in Newfoundland & Labrador. This special gathering, featuring guest Joe Brummer, will take place November 13-15, 2025 in St. John’s, NL.
At this fall edition of the Institute we will welcome Joe Brummer, author and leading voice in trauma-informed restorative justice, along with other special guests. Together, we’ll spend time in circle and dialogue to explore what happens when we are trauma-informed and put Relationships First in our schools, communities, and everyday lives.
Participants can look forward to keynote addresses from Joe Brummer and Dr. Dorothy Vaandering, relational learning in circle and dialogue, interactive sessions that engage body and mind, and discover practical tools to bring into schools, communities, and daily life.
Dates: Thursday, November 13, 6:30 PM to Saturday, November 15, 12:30 PM
Location: Thursday evening at the GeoCentre, Friday and Saturday at Emera Innovation Exchange, St. John’s
What to Expect
Join us for three days of learning, reflection, and connection as we explore the intersections of trauma-informed practice and restorative justice.

Thursday Evening, November 13: Keynote with Joe Brummer, internationally recognized leader in trauma-informed restorative justice
Friday Morning, November 14: Keynote with dr. dorothy vaandering, grounding us in relational theory and practice
Friday Afternoon, November 14: Experiential workshop with Lisa and Laurie Pinhorn, focusing on body, brain, and nervous system approaches to healing and resilience
Saturday Morning, November 15: Panel discussion on the future of trauma-informed restorative justice in NL

Cost: Registration is $150 (subsidies may be available upon request)
✨ Special Offer for Educators: Register yourself and you can bring up to five students (grades 7-12) for FREE
More to Come: Additional guests, panelists, and experiences will be announced in the coming weeks
REGISTER NOW

The International Anti-Corruption Court: To Be or Not To Be
2025-11-13 08:30 - 21:30 | Online
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 court be an effective solution—or an impractical ambition?
This webinar will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and policymakers to examine the case for and against the establishment of an IACC. We will explore the legal, political, and practical challenges, as well as alternative approaches to combating grand corruption at the global level.
Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the debate and the implications for international justice, accountability, and governance reform.
To register for the event please click here.
8.00am EST / 1.00pm GMT London / 2.00pm WAT / 3.00pm CAT / 6.30pm IST / 9.00pm MYT

Central IDEAS 2025 – Culture at Work: Celebrating Differences, Building Belonging
2025-11-14 | NL
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 audiences across the province.
Stay the Night!
Enjoy a 20% discount at the Quality Inn & Suites Gander, and join our free Meet & Greet on Thursday, November 13th.
️ Register Now – It’s Free!
Scan the QR Code to reserve your spot.
Partner or Sponsor
Show your support for inclusion and belonging in Newfoundland and Labrador.
For sponsorship opportunities, email ideas@ancnl.ca.

The Declaratory Judgment: Its Availability and Its Limitations
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | NL
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 will be provided. Registration is free but required. Participants can also receive one hour of CLE credit.
Register here: Event Registration Form
About the Speaker:
Professor Gerard Kennedy is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law. He earned his JD from Queen’s University (Dean’s Key recipient), completed an LLM at Harvard Law School as a Frank Knox Memorial Fellow, and later received his doctorate at Osgoode Hall Law School. His doctoral work was supported by a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship and a SSHRC award, with visiting research positions at NYU School of Law and the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg.

National Restorative Justice Symposium
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-18 | NL
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 of restorative justice in Canada—from its Indigenous roots to its expansion across justice systems, schools, academic institutions, and community programs. The organizing committee is seeking engaging, forward-thinking presentations that reflect on the progress made while exploring new directions for the future.
Presenters are encouraged to address themes such as:

Sustainability in restorative practices

Equity and inclusion

Community voice and accountability

Institutional change and innovation

Benefits for presenters include:

Complimentary symposium registration

Opportunities to network with practitioners and leaders from across sectors

A platform to contribute to transformative conversations in the field of restorative justice

More information about the National Restorative Justice Symposium, and the proposal submission form can be found here.
More event details to follow.

Assertive Communication
2025-11-20 | Online
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 this training, participants will build an awareness of their communication patterns and learn to deal confidently with people around them. This workshop is fun, meaningful, and highly effective for improving communication awareness and skills.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define assertive communication
Practice giving an assertive opinion
Discuss personal boundaries and practice saying no when appropriate
Outline the steps for giving corrective feedback in the form of a DESO script
Identify options for responding to negative feedback

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

Some of the Topics Included

What’s Required for Effective Communication
Assertiveness Self-Assessment
Characteristics of Aggressive and Passive Communicators
Assertive Communicator Characteristics
Assertive Body Language
Guidelines for Offering an Opinion
Strategies for Giving Directions
How to Say “No” Assertively
Skills for Making Requests
Giving Corrective Feedback
Dealing with Difficult Responses

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: Jessica Antony

Jessica is a communications specialist with over a decade of experience helping others share their stories, with a focus on collaborative communication, editorial development, and content creation. She has a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Communications and a master’s degree in Media Studies. Jessica facilitates workshops on leadership, communication skills, and content creation, and has been teaching in the Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications at the University of Winnipeg since 2009. In all her work, she is committed to developing and maintaining trusting relationships, with an attention to cultural differences, working styles, and mutual goals. Jessica is enthusiastic about helping people strengthen their ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and with ease. She is a dynamic and engaging facilitator who is enthusiastic about understanding people’s communication styles and approaches to help them improve their capacity to effectively and respectfully communicate with those around them. Read blogs written by Jessica here.

Small Clients, Big Responsibilities; The Role of Lawyers in Child Representation
2025-11-20 04:30 - 05:30 | Online
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Family Law Committee in Partnership with the Malaysian Bar, present Small Clients, Big Responsibilities; The Role of Lawyers in Child Representation.
7.00am London GMT / 8.00am WAT / 9.00am CAT / 12.30pm IST / 3.00pm MYT, SGT & HKT / 5.00pm PGT / 6.00pm AEDT
A heavy responsibility that goes beyond simply representing the voice of a child. To ensure that the process is child-centric and child-inclusive. To remain independent and to be able to furnish a report that would be instrumental to a Judge in making Orders that promote the best interest of the child
To register for the event please click on the link

Andrew Martin Disciplinary Hearing
2025-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
NOTICE OF A HEARING DATE

Respondent:
Andrew Martin

Date:
November 20, 2025

Time:
10:00 a.m.

Place:
Offices of the Law Society, 196-198 Water Street

General Nature of the Charges:
In accordance with s. 45(3) of the Law Society Act, 1999, (the “Act”) the Complaints Authorization Committee (the “Committee”) has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Andrew Martin (the “Respondent”) has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction and, in accordance with s. 45(3)(b) of the Act, the Committee has instructed the Vice-President to file the within Complaint against the Respondent on the basis that the Respondent is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in that he:
2023-027:
Breached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct:

Section 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.2 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.4 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct;
Section 7.1-3 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and
Section 7.8 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.

C2023-033:
Breached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct:

Section 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.2 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct;
Section 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.2-4 of the Code of Professional Conduct; and
Section 7.8 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.

2023-047:
Breached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct:

Section 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.2 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.4 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct;
Section 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.2-4 of the Code of Professional Conduct; and
Section 7.8 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.

C2023-055:
Breached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct:

Section 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 3.2 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct;
Section 7.1-3 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;
Section 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and
Section 7.8 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.

2023-065:
Breached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct:

Section 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and
Section 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct.

Breached the following Law Society Rules:

Rule 9.04; and
Rule 9.07.

For a list of Disciplinary Hearings, please click here.
