The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
2025-02-27 10:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Dealing with issues related to mental health in the workplace can be challenging and difficult to navigate. It is essential that organizations have the capabilities to manage mental health because early identification and support typically leads to continued productivity and retention of employees. This workshop provides a roadmap to help managers participate in conversations with employees who may require support when experiencing difficulties related to mental health. Participants will learn strategies for creating a more inclusive work environment that reduces stigma surrounding mental health.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

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

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

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

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

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

Janelle has Master’s degrees in both Criminology and Educational Psychology. Her broad range of experience includes working in front line and leadership roles in both government and social service organizations. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, she provides counselling in private practice, works for the Ministry of Justice, and is a sessional lecturer at the University of Regina. Janelle values workplaces and organizations that respect the importance of partnerships and innovation. She believes people’s passion for the work they do is developed by encouraging leadership at all levels. Janelle is an energetic presenter who enjoys delivering training workshops that are relevant and practical to individuals’ work and personal lives. Read blogs written by Janelle here.

Learning as we go: what makes for effective PLEI evaluation - Public Legal Education Association of Canada Virtual Fair
2025-02-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Online
Public Legal Education Association of Canada Virtual Fair: Registration Now Open
The Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC) is excited to announce that registration is now open for our Virtual Fair, taking place on February 25, 26, and 27, 2025.
This three-day online event will feature two sessions each day from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST, with a short break in between. Participants will gain insights into initiatives and emerging practices from Canada, the US, and the UK, coming away with new knowledge, ideas, and connections.
The event flyer with session and speaker details can be viewed here. Speaker bios will be available on the Zoom registration pages.
To see the details below, updates, and registration links, please visit our website here.
Register now:
Day 1 – Tuesday, February 25
Digital first or people first? How the digital divide affects public legal education work

12:00 PM–1:15 PM EST: Reflections on engaging with the digital divide

Register here

1:45 PM–3:00 PM EST: Reaching people on both sides of the divide

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Day 2 – Wednesday, February 26
Community justice help: keeping community front and centre

12:00 PM–1:15 PM EST: Learning from initiatives in other jurisdictions

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1:45 PM–3:00 PM EST: Community justice work on the ground

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Day 3 – Thursday, February 27
Learning as we go: what makes for effective PLEI evaluation

12:00 PM–1:15 PM EST: Learning as we go: what makes for effective PLEI evaluation

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1:45 PM–3:00 PM EST: Building an evaluation catalogue: starting with what we know

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Registration is free, and everyone is welcome to join one or all sessions. If you are unable to attend, all sessions will be recorded and posted on our website.

2024 Trusts & Estates Litigation: Key Cases & Critical Changes
2025-02-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Thursday, February 27, 2025

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.

Lawyers in other mandatory CPD jurisdictions may count their attendance towards their CPD requirement/plan.
Seminar Partners is an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario and a pre-approved CPD Provider of the Law Society of British Columbia.
*The circumstances under which CPD credit will be recognized for watching archive programs vary by province. If you are viewing the recording of the live webinar, please verify with your law society the circumstances under which they will recognize CPD hours for the recording.

Technical Information:
Live webinars allow you to 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 webinar is ideal for lawyers specializing in estate litigation, wills and estates practitioners, and any legal professionals who want to stay informed about the latest developments in trust and estate law.

About the Program
No time for a full day trusts and estates conference? No problem! Get up to speed on the newest principles shaping estate planning, administration and litigation with our 2024 trusts & estates litigation update. Designed specifically for busy lawyers looking for a condensed analysis of the most significant cases of the last year, this 90-minute presentation will provide up to date knowledge and practical insights to help you succeed in today’s fast-evolving legal landscape. Experienced estates litigator Kim Gale will review key cases from multiple provinces relating to:

limitation periods for trust claims
rectifying wills
resulting trusts v. gifts
discoverability in will challenges
solicitor-client privilege
disclosure issues

Some of these decisions may already be having an impact on cases you see every day. Don’t miss this chance to find out what last year’s biggest trusts and estates cases do (and don’t) mean for your clients!

Meet Your Presenter

Kim Gale is the founder and Principal Lawyer at Gale Law in Toronto, Ontario. A trained mediator with an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School, Kim is committed to resolving conflicts through effective communication and negotiation. Kim’s practice has a strong focus on estate litigation and includes a wide variety of matters from will challenges to guardianship disputes. Kim has appeared at all court levels and argued successfully before the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Kim’s litigation skills earned her a 2024 nomination for Litigator of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards. Kim was also recognized by Best Lawyers 2025 for her excellence in Trusts and Estates. Additionally, Gale Law was named among the Best Law Firms for 2025 by Best Lawyers. In addition to her legal practice, Kim serves as Vice Chair of the OBA’s Elder Law Section and is a frequent presenter on estates law topics, including as an Instructor for Emond Publishing’s Bar preparation course in Estates.

Search and Seizure Law in Canada
2025-02-28
What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Faculty
Pricing and Group Rates
Financial Assistance
CPD and Accreditation
FAQs
Client and Technical Support

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Get your essential annual update in this key area of criminal law.
Join a faculty of leading experts for incisive analysis and lively discussion of current, critical issues.
Those involved in criminal and quasi-criminal law across the justice spectrum need to keep current on search and seizure law. OsgoodePD offers this premium program featuring major topic updates and practical approaches to meet the challenges.

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

What You’ll Learn

Critical case law update (Bykovets)
Privacy at the border (Simmons, Canfield, Pike)
The latest with regulatory searches
Section 490 of the Criminal Code
Nuts and bolts of warrant drafting and the latest developments
Search issues relating to Artificial Intelligence

Who Should Attend

Law enforcement officers
Regulatory investigators
Crown and defence lawyers
Corporate lawyers specializing in regulatory, quasi criminal and criminal work
Judges

Expert Evidence 2025
2025-03-04 | Online
Be an expert in managing expert evidence!
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: This program is designed for civil and criminal litigators—plaintiff civil, defendant civil, Crown counsel, and criminal defence counsel
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
Expert evidence is prevalent in BC civil and criminal proceedings. Developments in the law and procedure relating to reports by experts have heightened the importance of the court exercising its gatekeeping function and raised the threshold for admissibility. As a result, disputes at trial respecting the admissibility and weight of expert evidence are now common.
This course will survey the recent developments in the law and provide in-depth analysis and guidance on the selection and instruction of experts, how to avoid common pitfalls in the preparation of reports, challenging expert reports, and the direct and cross-examination of experts at trial. You will be provided sophisticated and practical instruction from different perspectives on all aspects of expert evidence.
We recommend that you have your copy of Expert Evidence in BC Civil Proceedings – 6th Edition. If you do not have this valuable resource, you may purchase a copy at the same time as you register for the course. Please Contact Customer Service to order.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
Theresa Iandiorio, KC — Crown Counsel, Ministry of Attorney General, Vancouver
Michael Parrish — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver

Intellectual Property for Litigators 2025
2025-03-05 | Online
The IP essentials that every litigator should know!

Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Lawyers who seek a comprehensive introduction to IP matters, including corporate counsel, in-house counsel, corporate solicitors, and general civil litigators. This course will also be of interest to litigators seeking an update on current issues and strategies in IP litigation.
Learning level: All levels
Different forms of intellectual property dictate different strategies for litigation. When an intellectual property issue arises, will you be prepared to give your clients the litigation advice they need?
At this course, you will gain a solid grounding that will permit you to evaluate, advise on, and manage an intellectual property claim. You will learn the essential characteristics of the different classes of intellectual property and their implications for litigation.
You will come away from this course with appropriate litigation strategies to protect your client’s IP interests and to avoid pitfalls in managing these IP files.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
Christopher S. Wilson — Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Vancouver

Women in Leadership Discussion Panel
2025-03-07 12:00 - 14:00
The Canadian Bar Association – Newfoundland and Labrador Branch (CBA-NL) invites you to join us in celebrating International Women’s Day with an inspiring panel discussion on women in leadership.
Moderated by Raylene Mackey, Chair of the Women’s Forum Section, this event will feature trailblazing women who have navigated challenges and accelerated their careers in law. Their experiences will inspire, educate, and empower us to continue advocating for greater representation of women in leadership.
Why Attend?
✔ Gain insights from accomplished women in leadership✔ Find inspiration to advance your career and champion gender equity✔ Connect with like-minded professionals committed to progress
Our Esteemed Panelists:

Lynne Vicars – Canadian Bar Association National President
Jennifer Mercer, QC – Associate Chief Judge, Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
Allison Whelan, K.C. – Managing Partner, Stewart McKelvey
Carey Majid, K.C. – Executive Director, Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission

Event Details:
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Location: EIX – Emera Innovation Exchange Building Lunch: Provided Fee: $15 for CBA members | $50 for non-members
Spaces are limited! Register today by emailing Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
2025-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On March 10th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

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

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event by filling in this form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT March 7th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

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

Secrets of Chambers 2025
2025-03-11 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
Your comprehensive guide to success in chambers!
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Junior to intermediate litigation counsel. Experienced litigation counsel who seek a comprehensive refresher on chambers practice will also find this program valuable.
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
This course is CLEBC’s comprehensive introduction to civil chambers practice. The program is geared towards junior counsel who seek an introduction to—and experienced counsel who seek a wide-ranging refresher on—preparation for and conduct of, chambers hearings.
This course will blend substantive legal principles with practical practice pointers. A popular returning feature will be the View from the Bench, wherein members of the judiciary share their observations concerning the most common problems plaguing counsel and how these problems can be remedied.
You can expect to come away with a collection of superb practice tips that you can apply immediately to enhance your effectiveness in chambers. The previous edition of this program in March 2023 received rave reviews.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
Andrew P. Morrison — Shields Harney LLP, Vancouver
John Douglas Shields — Shields Harney LLP, Vancouver

Defamation, Privacy and Media Law 2025
2025-03-13 | Online
Law, practice, and the anti-SLAPP revolution
Thursday, March 13, 2025
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Civil litigators and media industry personnel
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
Defamation law has long been known as a byzantine maze of technical rules and historical anomalies. The rise of online platforms, social media, cross-border publications, and anti-SLAPP laws has made defamation, privacy, and media law more challenging than ever.
This one-day program is aimed at demystifying the law and highlighting the newest developments and practical considerations facing counsel.
Anti-SLAPP laws are vital to anyone commencing or defending any action involving expression and will be explored both in law and practice. We will examine key battleground areas that drive successful or unsuccessful defamation actions.
The course will also explain the specialized test for defamation injunctions, untangle the confusing area of qualified privilege, and highlight significant changes on the horizon as reforms in the UK and Australia make their way to Canada.
This year’s program will feature leading counsel on these and other key issues in this important and rapidly evolving area of law and practice.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
Daniel H. Coles — Owen Bird Law Corporation, Vancouver

Trauma-Informed Leadership
2025-03-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
A compassionate and trauma-informed approach to leadership is essential for creating healthy workplace cultures. Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including staff and colleagues. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores how to lead with a trauma-informed approach and provides five key principles that trauma-informed workplaces embody. By embracing these principles, organizations can contribute to the positive transformation of individuals and relationships affected by trauma, while at the same time creating the conditions that lead to high levels of employee engagement and organizational success. Every organization, from any sector, can benefit from becoming trauma-informed.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Discuss the prevalence and impact of trauma on individuals and organizations
List five key trauma-informed principles
Describe practical strategies for implementing each of the five trauma-informed principles
Assess their own organization for areas of trauma-informed strengths and weakness

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

Some of the Topics Included

Trauma’s Ripple Effect
The Impact of Trauma in the Workplace
Characteristics of a Trauma-Informed Leader
5 Principles of Trauma-Informed Workplaces – Promote Awareness, Shift Attitudes, Provide Choice, Foster Safety, Highlight Strengths
Steps for Implementing Principles

Target Audience
This is an intermediate-advanced level workshop for leaders, managers, supervisors, and anyone providing leadership within an organization.
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
Nathan Gerbrandt, CTRI Director
Nathan is the Managing Director of ACHIEVE’s partner organization, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI). He holds a Master of Social Work degree and is a Registered Social Worker. Prior to working with CTRI and ACHIEVE, Nathan coordinated service delivery and rehabilitation planning for repeat offenders with a diagnosis. He has refined skills in risk management and collaborative treatment planning for people in conflict with the law. In addition, Nathan possesses specialty in the areas of disability services, case management, and working with people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. He is passionate about sharing the message of the importance of trauma-informed care. Nathan is co-author of A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces. He believes that any service delivery requires the promotion of a sense of safety, trust, and choice for individuals and an approach of compassion and collaboration. Nathan is an engaging presenter who uses an interactive style to maximize the learning potential of participants.

Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Challenging Discussions
2025-03-19 | Online
Whether sharing bad news with a client, providing corrective action, or talking with a colleague about an uncomfortable issue, difficult conversations are typically stressful and often take a large mental and emotional toll. Many people avoid difficult conversations for these reasons, or find themselves ill prepared when they must have them. Yet, the ability to handle difficult conversations respectfully and professionally is one of the most important skills for success in the workplace. This workshop will review the key elements of preparing for, conducting, and concluding difficult conversations. Participants will leave with a set of tools to help ensure that difficult conversations are productive, professional, and respectful for all involved.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Describe how to prepare for the next difficult conversation you encounter
Identify when and how to conduct a difficult conversation
List some tools to help you in your difficult conversations

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

Types of Difficult Conversations
Our Natural Responses to Difficult Conversations
Determining if a Conversation is Necessary
How to Stop Avoiding the Interaction
How to Prepare for the Difficult Conversation
Key Skills and Strategies for Engaging
What to Do If They Won’t Engage
Concluding the Conversation
Keys for Delivering Bad News
How to be Open to Receiving the Difficult Conversation

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to both employees and managers.

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: Andrew Wychnenka
Andrew is a conflict management professional with over a decade of experience in delivering conflict management services such as mediation, coaching, and training in a variety of sectors. He is passionate about helping people understand conflict and find solutions to problems that seem insurmountable on their own. He has a bachelor’s degree in Conflict Resolution Studies and Psychology and holds a Chartered Mediator designation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. He has conducted over 100 mediation processes in court, family, workplace, and community settings, and has over 18 years of service as a leader in the Canadian military, which includes a deployment to Afghanistan. He also spent five years as a conflict management expert for a government department where he offered internal mediation services, training, and group processes. Andrew believes that a having a mindset that focuses on seeking understanding is the key to resolving conflict. As a facilitator, he is passionate about making the content of a workshop relatable through practical examples and dialogue among participants.

Business Law Lunch and Learn: Mastering Advanced Strategies for Streamlining Transactions with Closing Agendas
2025-03-19 12:30 - 13:30
Business Law Lunch and Learn
Closing Folders: Mastering Advanced Strategies for Streamlining Transactions with Closing Agendas
Join the co-chairs of the Business Law Section, Cassidy LaCosta and Christina Driscoll for the second session in our two-part Lunch & Learn series, where we’ll explore advanced strategies for leveraging closing agendas to enhance transaction management. Building on the foundational concepts from the first session, this deep-dive will focus on fine-tuning closing agendas to ensure smoother, more efficient transactions. Learn how to track critical milestones, manage outstanding tasks, and keep all parties aligned throughout the closing process. We will explore advanced tips and tricks for getting the most out of Closing Folders, the cloud-based legal document management system introduced in the first session. Discover how to maximize its features for more efficient document handling, secure signature collection, and seamless collaboration, ensuring that your transactions run smoothly from start to finish. This session will build on the tools from the first session, helping to fully harness the power of Closing Folders to optimize your closing process.
Event Details:
Location: Cox & Palmer Office 235 Water Street, Suite 1100 or virtual
️ Lunch: Provided
Fee: FREE for CBA members | $50 for non-members
Register online by clicking here.
Email Robyn with any inquires.

Family Dispute Resolution Open Meeting
2025-03-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
You are invited to join a networking meeting of interested professionals & consultation to explore how we move forward with family dispute resolution across the Atlantic Region.
This meeting is for anyone who is interested in family dispute resolution, who work in family law and with professionals who work with families. Please pass on this invitation to other family law or adjacent professionals who might be interested.
We all know that for most areas the only pathway for family disputes is to engage in the court processes leading to, in some cases, lengthy and costly trials. The repercussions are great:

Uncertainty for children.
People stalled from planning for a future after separation.
Financial assets tied up for years preventing future planning

FDRIA has been setting up the Institute to support the expansion of family dispute resolution services in the region through programming including webinars and newsletters, membership, certification and professional supports.
At this hour long meeting meeting we will explore ideas for moving family dispute resolution forward.
What do professionals need?

How do you add family dispute resolution to your practice?

Is it time for a strategic planning meeting across the region?

What can FDRIA do?
Register here to receive the Zoom link
If you have an idea for a program or webinar, or would like to present a webinar, we are interested!
Email: info@fdria.ca

Litigation Foundations: Perspective of a Litigated Case 2025
2025-03-20 | Online
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.

Who should attend: This program will be of interest to law students, newly called lawyers, and mid-level lawyers
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
This innovative new program will cover the conduct of a litigated case through the lens of nine elements of litigation, from pleadings at the start to taxation at the end. The nine elements will be examined and unpacked in one of three distinct practice areas: Construction Law, Employment Law, or Family Law.
This program will be a unique opportunity to hone your litigation skills by seeing them from the perspective of counsel in different working contexts. It will focus on the fundamentals of litigation and will be of interest to law students, newly called lawyers, and mid-level lawyers.
Join us for an information-packed day of litigation learning!
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
Gurminder Sandhu, KC — Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation, Surrey
Thomas L. Spraggs — Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation, Coquitlam

The Notwithstanding Clause: For Emergencies Only?
2025-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Notwithstanding Clause: For Emergencies Only?
Please join us for a panel discussion regarding s. 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We will be joined by legal experts from across the country to discuss their diverse perspectives on the purpose and utility of the clause.
Moderator
Professor Wade Wright, Professor at Western University, Faculty of Law
Speakers
Senator Peter Harder, Privy Council
Dr. Dwight Newman, KC, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan
Marion Sandilands, Partner at Conway Litigation
Registration Fees

CBA Members: Free
Non-Members: $100
Plus applicable taxes

Register here.

Managing Difficult Phone Calls
2025-03-24 | Online
Handling difficult interactions on the phone is a challenging task, especially if the caller is in a heightened state of emotion. For many, the ability to navigate difficult phone conversations with respect and professionalism is an essential workplace skill. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for dealing with clients and customers over the phone who are in a heightened emotional state. Participants will learn over-the-phone techniques for de-escalating anger, resolving conflict, and communicating effectively.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

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

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

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

Some of the Topics Included

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

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop.
Terms & Conditions

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

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

Drafting and Reviewing Search Warrants 2025
2025-03-25 - 2025-03-26 | Online
What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Faculty
Pricing and Group Rates
Financial Assistance
CPD and Accreditation
FAQs
Client and Technical Support

Register

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to take a deep dive into how to draft legally solid and successful warrants.
Court decisions continue to make apparent the importance of clear, accurate and complete warrant applications, and the dire consequences of deficient drafting.
This practical program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to draft, review, and revise a wide variety of search warrants, and to identify and develop winning strategies for defending or attacking them.

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program. Please note the workshop will NOT be recorded.

What You’ll Learn

Practical issues in the warrant Process: Cross-Discipline Panel Discussion
Latest Hot Issues in Computer and Related Technology Searches
Review of the Foundational Principles of Search and Seizure
Warrant Writing and Reviewing 101

PLUS! Take your learning to the next level in the optional, warrant drafting workshop on March 26. Space is strictly limited to ensure interactivity (for Day One registrants only).

Who Should Attend

Law enforcement officers
Regulatory investigators (federal and provincial)
Crown attorneys and federal prosecutors
Judges, including Justices of the Peace and lower Court judges from all provinces and territories
Defence lawyers

Criminal Law Lunch and Learn: Supreme Court of Canada Update
2025-03-26 12:15 - 13:15 | Online
Criminal Law Lunch and Learn
Supreme Court of Canada Update – Winter 2025
Join John Noseworthy, Criminal Law Section Chair as they examine a selection of recent cases from the Supreme Court of Canada that will be of particular interest to lawyers who practice criminal law in the province.
Event Details:
Location: Virtual
Fee: FREE for CBA members | $50 for non-members
Register online by clicking here.
Email Robyn with any inquires.

Free Orangetheory Fitness Class Offered by the Canadian Bar Association - Newfoundland and Labrador Branch
2025-03-30 14:30 - 15:30
The Canadian Bar Association takes your health and wellness seriously—so should you! Carve out 1 hour for yourself on March 30th.
As part of our wellness initiative, we’re treating you to a private Orangetheory class at Orangetheory Galway!
Never tried a group fitness class? Never set foot in a gym? No problem! Beginner or Advanced gym goer, this 60-minute workout blends cardio and strength training at your own pace- all you need are indoor sneakers and comfy clothes.
Come break a sweat, have some fun, and maybe even discover your new favorite workout!
Event Details:
Time: Check in at 2:30pm, Class starts at 3:00pm- don’t be late!
Location: Orangetheory Galway 2 Danny Dr.
Fee: FREE
To register, email Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org
Limited spots, first come first serve.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2025-03-31 06:00 - 19:00 | Online
On March 31st, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (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 March 28th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

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

Ken Partridge |
Coordinator Marketing & Outreach, AICLF
902-406-8858 | kpartridge@isans.ca

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6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3L 4P1
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Employment Law: How to Not Get Tricked by Kyle and Chris
2025-03-31 09:30 - 12:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (Social to Follow)
Place: 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street
Seminar Overview:
Join Chris King, K.C. and Kyle Rees for an issue-spotting primer on common employment law missteps from both sides of the termination table. This session will cover issues for employer-side counsel, like how to properly prepare a termination letter, how to decide if conduct warrants termination for just cause, and the types of conduct that may expose employers to “moral” damages. Lawyers representing employees will hear about how to quickly screen employment cold calls, how to advise on mitigation efforts, and what ‘add-ons’ can be claimed to get your client a little extra. This session is designed for lawyers practicing a little, or a lot, of employment law, and will keep you current on the ever-changing legal landscape of wrongful dismissal.
In-person attendance is strongly encouraged where possible. Attendees are invited to stay after the seminar for an informal social and lunch, featuring sandwiches from Manna Bakery, and other refreshments.
Seminar Presenters:
Chris King – Partner, McInnes Cooper
Kyle Rees – Partner, O’Dea Earle
Registration Fee:
$115.00 ($100.00 + HST)
HST # R108086463
To register for this seminar, please click the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1-M0_ECfSIqI0eeusLrR-g

Emotional Intelligence: Knowing and Using Our Emotions to Thrive at Work
2025-04-02 | 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

*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

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: Jocelyne Lalonde
Jocelyne specializes in mental health, wellness, and resilience, and brings 18 years of experience in both public and private spheres to these topics. Jocelyne is dedicated to helping individuals and teams navigate challenges related to mental health such as stress, burnout, and stigma. Jocelyne believes in the power of human connection as a foundational element for improving well-being in the workplace, leading to healthier and more productive organizational cultures. As a facilitator, Jocelyne’s approach emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusive, communicative, and supportive environments where employees can thrive mentally and emotionally. She integrates strengths-based strategies that empower individuals and teams to enhance their mental health and create lasting, positive change. Jocelyne is passionate about making workplaces healthier and more compassionate, helping people build a better work-life balance and, ultimately, a better world.

Insurance Law Lunch and Learn: Privilege Arising in Insurance
2025-04-02 12:30 - 13:30
CBA-NL’s Insurance Law Section Chair, Steve Griffin has recruited Steven Scruton, from MacGillivray Law to lead a discussion of the most common issues of privilege arising in insurance and injury claims, including litigation privilege and settlement privilege. This hour lunch and learn will be filled with information to help you in your practice with time for questions throughout and at the end of the presentation.
Event Details:
Location: 6th Floor Conference Room Atlantic Place or virtual
️ Lunch: Provided
Fee: FREE for CBA members | $50 for non-members
Register online by clicking here.
Email Robyn with any inquires.

Leadership and Management Certificate Program
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-11 | Online
Options
5-Day Virtual Program (9:30am – 3:30pm CT): April 7-11
5-Day In-Person Program (9:30am – 3:30pm Local): June 2-6 (Calgary); August 18-22 (Halifax)
Your managers set the tone for your workplace. They’re the ones handling difficult conversations, motivating teams, and making decisions that shape your organization’s culture.
Here’s the challenge: 70% of HR leaders say they aren’t effectively developing their leaders. So, the question is—do your managers have the training they need?
The Leadership and Management Certificate Program equips them with practical, real-world leadership skills.
✅ 5 days of game-changing leadership training
✅ Confidence to lead tough conversations & workplace challenges
✅ A stronger, more engaged team
Give your managers the tools they need to lead with confidence.
Register Your Leaders Now →

Mental Health Awareness and Support
2025-04-08 | Online
Mental health concerns will directly impact one in every five people. The remaining four will know a friend, family member, coworker, or acquaintance that struggles with their mental health. Given this prevalence, it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns because early identification and support typically lead to continued well-being. This workshop explores factors affecting mental health and provides a general overview of common adult mental illnesses. Most importantly, participants will learn how to be a support and discover strategies for creating more inclusive environments that reduce stigma surrounding mental health.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Explain the difference between mental illness and mental health
List common adult mental illnesses
Describe symptoms related to poor mental illnesses
Learn practical ways of supporting those with mental illness

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

What Contributes to Poor Mental Health
Stigma and Myths About Mental Illness
Illness as Influence, Not Identity
A Review of Mental Illnesses
Mental Health Concerns and Addictions
Mental Health Concerns and Suicide
Signs That Someone May Be Struggling
Creating a Supportive Environment
Finding a Qualified Counsellor
Tips for Supporting Those That May Be Struggling

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to anyone wanting to learn more about mental health, including employees and managers.

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.

Free Webinar - Overview of Amendments to the Family Violence Protection Act
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Seminar Overview:
This seminar will discuss the recent amendments to the provincial Family Violence Protection Act, passed in 2024, which expanded the eligibility of Emergency Protection Order (EPO) applicants in the province. In addition, the seminar presenters will discuss the advocacy that led to this legislative change, including the issues and concerns that were presented by stakeholders, including the Office of the Seniors’ Advocate, the NL Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, the RNC and RCMP, and others.
Seminar Presenters:
Michael Noseworthy, Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Justice and Public Safety
Micheal Noseworthy is a lawyer and Assistant Deputy Minister with the Department of Justice and Public Safety in the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. He was first called to the Bar in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2009, after earning his undergraduate degree in Political Science, and law degree from Dalhousie University. Micheal worked in private practice in St. John’s and also spent time working in Labrador, before moving to Whitehorse, Yukon, where he worked in various senior leadership roles in the Government of Yukon focused on regulation and public protection, and was awarded the Premier’s Award of Excellence for his work towards the development of Yukon’s first ever Housing Action Plan. In 2016, Micheal moved to British Columbia to lead a newly created standalone government agency responsible for regulation of the real estate industry, and was responsible for building the office and a team to restore public trust in the regulatory system and enhance public protection. He then served as the Senior Vice President of Compliance and Market Conduct at the British Columbia Financial Services Authority after working as part of the team to create a single financial services regulator for BC. He is a former member of the boards of directors of the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada, the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities of Canada, and currently sits on the Executive of the Canadian Bar Association’s Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance Section. He has appeared before and provided expert testimony to various commissions and panels, and has appeared before all levels of court in Newfoundland and Labrador. Micheal also holds a Certificate in French as a Second Language from the Université du Québec à Montréal, and a Certificate in Inclusion from the University of Toronto Rotman School of Business.
Kevin O’Shea, Executive Director, Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Kevin O’Shea is the Executive Director of the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PLIAN), a role he has been in since 2014. He is proud to lead a team of dedicated and caring professionals who provide legal education and information services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador with the goal of increasing access to justice.
Originally from St. John’s, NL, Kevin completed his law degree at the University of Ottawa in 2009 and his Master of Laws at the University of Turin in 2013, with a focus on International Crime and Justice. He was called to the bar as a Member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011 after articling with the Crown Attorney’s Office in St. John’s.
Kevin was appointed as a Commissioner of the Law Commission of Canada in 2024. He also currently serves as the Chair of the Access to Justice Steering Committee for Newfoundland and Labrador. Previously, Kevin as President of the Public Legal Education Association of Canada and as Chair of the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Kevin also has prior experience working in the fields of education and human rights advocacy in the United States, Cambodia, and Tanzania.
Susan Walsh, Seniors’ Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador

Susan began her career as a front-line Social Worker at the Waterford Hospital in 1991. It didn’t take long for her to realize that to really help people she needed to have an impact at the decision making level. She obtained a Master of Social Work degree, specializing in policy, from the University of Toronto and spent 31 years in progressive leadership positions within the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government departments of Health and Community Services, Regional Health Authority, Municipal Affairs, Labour Relations Agency, Workplace NL, Labour Relations Agency, Cabinet Secretariat and Executive Council. Susan served on various provincial and national boards, including the National Deputy Ministers Responsible for Seniors and Deputy Ministers responsible for Social Services. Her most recent role, prior to her appointment as the Seniors’ Advocate in June of 2022, was Deputy Minister of the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development.
PLEASE NOTE: THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
CPD Credit: 1 hour

Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes 2025: Essentials for Lawyers and Paralegals
2025-04-11 | Online
Program Length
1 Day
Program Dates

Apr 11, 2025 – Online (Live)
Jun 5, 2025 – Online (Replay)

Program Overview
The crucial updates for all residential landlord and tenant practitioners. Get expert perspectives on some of the most important areas of residential tenancies law affecting your practice.
In this annual update, experienced practitioners for both landlords and tenants will provide a comprehensive overview of the key elements and changes from the past year.
Can’t Make the Date?
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn

The Human Rights Code in residential tenancies (year in review)
Recent significant decisions affecting your practice
Landlord and tenant perspectives on some of the most topical areas
Practical and legal issues with respect to procedural fairness and access to justice

Who Should Attend

Lawyers
Paralegals
Those who appear at the Landlord and Tenant Board

Register
Click here to register.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Online Information Session
2025-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On April 14th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

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

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

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

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Monday, April 14
2:00 – 3:00 pm ADT
Platform: Microsoft Teams

FREE FAMILY LAW INFORMATION SESSION - Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador Family Division
2025-04-14 18:00 - 21:00
The Family Law Information Sessions offer assistance to individuals with or without a lawyer who wish to gain information about family law proceedings at the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador – Family Division.The presentation covers helpful resources, outlines the steps in a court proceeding, and provides an overview of the legal principles judges apply in determining family law issues.
WHO:Available to any person who has an upcoming family law proceeding in the Court or who is considering commencing a family law proceeding in the Court.
WHAT:FREE family law legal information session
WHEN:Monday, April 14, 20256:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE:Supreme Court of Newfoundland and LabradorSt. John’s Family Division68 Portugal Cove RoadSt. John’s, NL A1B 2L9
PLEASE NOTE:You are not permitted to attend a session unless your registration has been confirmed by the Court beforehand. Registration will be limited to 12 persons. The last day to register for this session is April 9, 2025.
If your registration has been confirmed, please arrive early to ensure you have enough time to pass through security screening and find where you need to go. The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is a Scent-Free environment. If you arrive wearing any type of scented product, you may be denied entry.
Contact us to register:Email: FLinfosession@supreme.court.nl.caTelephone: (709) 729-1381
For more information, visit the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador website at:https://www.court.nl.ca/supreme/info-parties/getting-legal-assistance/
