The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Webinar: AI and Access to Justice in the Canadian Criminal Justice System
2025-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/St_Johns) | 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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Democracy, the Rule of Law, and Independence Conference
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-20 | Online
Date: November 18-20, 2025

Location: In person – Ottawa (ON), & Online

REGISTER
OVERVIEW
The rule of law is a foundational principle of society, essential for the flourishing of democracy. It creates an environment where governance is just, transparent, and accountable, fostering public confidence. However, when this confidence erodes, the community’s willingness to engage with the legal system diminishes, threatening the very fabric of democratic institutions.
CIAJ Conference on Democracy, the Rule of Law, and Independence is a multidisciplinary event designed to bring together actors from civil society—including legal, political, and social stakeholders—to critically examine the principles that uphold social stability and the rule of law. Our goal is to deepen understanding of these essential tenets and identify actionable strategies to enhance public trust in legal institutions.
The conference will address the rising tide of global authoritarianism and its impact on democratic governance. By bringing together diverse perspectives and fostering open dialogue, we aspire to cultivate innovative solutions that promote transparency, accountability, and resilience in the face of emerging challenges. Join us in this critical conversation to strengthen our commitment to democracy and the rule of law on a global scale.
Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation.
Compensation for judges:
As we have reached the maximum number permitted by our resolution under section 41.1 of the Judges Act, any new applications must now be submitted for approval and reimbursement in accordance with section 41.2.

The Absence of Rest in Legal Culture - Implications for Health
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Lawyer-researcher KK Pinkowski, whose PhD dissertation was on rest deficits in law, and lawyer-counsellor Michael Kahn will speak about both rest and sleep (a subset of rest.) Panelists will discuss why lawyers resist (and devalue) rest. Both BC and Saskatchewan lawyers will receive CPD credits for this presentation. Registration is through LAP BC.

Register here.

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.

IP, AI & Personality Rights Issues in Estate Planning
2025-11-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
*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.

Who Should Attend
This program is designed with estate and trust lawyers in mind, but it will also be highly relevant to any lawyer who encounters issues involving intellectual property, digital assets, or the posthumous use of creative or personal content.

About the Program
As the legal landscape evolves, so does the definition of a client’s legacy. In a world where intellectual property, performance rights, and digital personas can generate value – and controversy – long after death, modern estate lawyers must be equipped to address a new class of assets. This seminar with experienced estates lawyer Dan Nelson and entertainment lawyer Emma Chapple offers a timely look at the intersection of estate law, intellectual property, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Designed primarily for estate and trust lawyers, it is also highly relevant for any practitioner whose clients include influencers, artists, entrepreneurs, or everyday individuals with online identities – all of which raise complex questions about ownership, control, and use after death. Dan and Emma will share practical guidance on:

IP and personality rights after death
Drafting strategies for IP and personality rights in wills and trusts
Best practices for protecting and transferring creative assets
Legal parameters around AI-generated recreations of voice, image, and performance
Risks and ethical considerations

Issues relating to IP and personality rights are no longer limited to celebrities or high-profile estates. Join us and gain the tools and insight you need to develop legally sound, forward-thinking strategies to help your clients protect and plan for their full legacy.

Meet Your Presenters
Dan Nelson is the Managing Partner at Massey LLP in Toronto. An experienced estates lawyer, Dan is an expert at guiding clients through the process of preparing wills, powers of attorney, and trusts. He also offers practical business advice to entrepreneurs, particularly in the field of design. Dan is a frequent lecturer and writer, with appearances on CBC, Global News, and CTV, and expert quotes in the Washington Post, Toronto Star and Canadian Business. An experienced adjudicator and mediator, he is a former part-time member of the Ontario Land Tribunal, where he specialized in the Ontario Heritage Act. Dan is a past recipient of the OBA’s Widdifield Award for his work on digital legacy. He holds two degrees from Trent University and an LLB from the University of Windsor.

Emma Chapple is an associate with Massey LLP in Toronto. Emma’s practice focuses on the intersection of litigation, commerce and entertainment. Her expertise includes talent negotiations, reputational counsel, licencing and rights management and litigating complex commercial disputes. Emma holds a JD from The Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. She attended Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, CA in the fall 2018 semester, where she studied media and entertainment law. In her free time, Emma serves on the advocacy committee of the Women’s Law Association of Ontario and is an enthusiastic TIFF attendee. Emma’s cultural commentary has also been featured in Vulture and The Wall Street Journal.

Family Dispute Resolution Week
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-28 | Online
Advancing Family Dispute Resolution in Atlantic Canada
The Family Dispute Resolution Institute Atlantic (FDRIA) is proud to announce the launch of the first annual Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Week in Atlantic Canada, taking place from November 24 to 28, 2025. This year’s theme, Advancing Family Dispute Resolution in Atlantic Canada, highlights the growing importance of peaceful, out-of-court solutions for families navigating legal challenges.
FDR Week will feature a series of hybrid events – available both in person in St. John’s and online from anywhere – designed to engage the public, professionals, and policymakers in meaningful dialogue and learning around family dispute resolution.
Key Events Include:

Free Public Information Session: An evening event open to the public and professionals, offering insights into how family mediation works and how it can help resolve legal issues peacefully.
Professional Half-Day Conference: A multi-disciplinary gathering for lawyers, judges, mental health professionals, academics, social workers, and others. The conference will explore current practices and innovations in family dispute resolution across Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada. Advance registration is required.
Film Launch: Premiere of a locally-produced short film showcasing family mediation as a constructive alternative to court-based conflict resolution.

For more information about the conference, please click here.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2025-11-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
On November 24th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 p.m. AST to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This Immigrant Services Association of NS-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 AST November 21st.
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event.

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

Platform: Microsoft Teams

Leading Courageous Conversations on Divisive Issues
2025-11-25 | 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.

Family Mediation Public Information Session
2025-11-25 19:00 - 20:30

Polarity Management: Leading Through Complexity
2025-11-26 | Online
In today’s complex and rapidly changing world, many of the toughest leadership challenges aren’t problems to be solved – they’re ongoing tensions that need to be managed with care. Whether it’s balancing innovation and efficiency, structure and flexibility, or global consistency and local responsiveness, the ability to lead through polarity is a crucial skill for sustainable success.
Polarity management refers to the practice of recognizing and managing these interdependent pairs of values or priorities, rather than trying to choose one over the other. Leaders who ignore these tensions risk swinging between extremes, creating confusion, burnout, and strategic drift.
This practical workshop introduces leaders to the art of polarity management using the Dual Dynamics Grid. You will learn how to navigate competing priorities with clarity and confidence, using real-world examples, collaborative exercises, personal reflection, and a powerful mindset shift from either/or thinking to both/and leadership. You will come away with the adaptability and alignment essential for leading through complexity.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Identify and differentiate between solvable problems and polarities
Explain the principles and risks of mismanaging polarities
Apply the Dual Dynamics Grid to real-world leadership tensions
Use polarity management tools to navigate personal and organizational challenges
Practice using both/and thinking in daily decisions and long-term strategies

Method of Delivery
Presentation, case studies, experiential practice, personal reflection, 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

Why Polarity Management Matters
The Leadership Value of Tension
The Dual Dynamics Grid
Applying Polarity Thinking to Real Issues
Early Warning Signs Checklist
Embedding the Practice
Case Study | Managing the Polarity of Crisis Response

Target Audience
This workshop is for executive leaders, directors, people managers, team leads, human resources, organization development, and strategy professionals, as well as change agents and project leaders. Ideal for those who navigate complex and rapidly changing environments, it equips you with the skills to manage ongoing tensions rather than just solve problems.
Whether you’re balancing innovation and efficiency, structure and flexibility, or global consistency and local responsiveness, you will gain tools to lead through polarity with clarity and confidence. This immersive workshop will help you recognize and manage competing priorities, avoid extremes, and build the adaptability and alignment essential for sustainable success.
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: 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.
