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Law Commission of Canada Call for Conference Support Proposals: Spring & Summer 2026

The Law Commission of Canada (LCC) is committed to fostering partnerships and supporting cooperative efforts among the academic community, the legal profession, and other organizations interested in law and justice.

In accordance with section 4(c) of the LCC Act, the Commission invites proposals for financial support for conferences, seminars, workshops, and other forms of meaningful and substantive gatherings that align within its mission of engaging the people of Canada in the ongoing and dynamic evolution of law.

Support will take the form of a financial contribution of up to $10,000 CAD to the institution or organization responsible for hosting or organizing the event.

The LCC invites the submission of proposals by 30 January 2026 for events taking place between 1 April 2026 and 31 August 2026.

Please note that the LCC will not be able to provide support in response to each proposal, and that the support provided may be less than the amount sought in the proposal.

Proposals

To be considered, proposals should clearly articulate how the event:

  • Fits within the LCC’s intersections framework for situating law, considering its roles and functions, and engaging with its shapes and directions.

  • Aligns with the LCC’s vision of living law, pursuing justice, and renewing hope (by considering input from and impact on people’s lives, connecting law reform to the overarching and shared pursuit of justice, and incorporating inquiry from the perspective of next generation(s)).

  • Shares at least one element of the LCC’s vocation for its projects: dream (future direction and development); repair (revision and renovation); build (connection and conversation); share (education and enrichment).

  • Includes a commitment to learn from and/or work with Indigenous peoples, organizations, and legal traditions.

  • Will incorporate acknowledgment the LCC’s support in the course of the event.

Parameters and Process

Parameters

Proposals should include:

  • A description of up to 500 words of the themes, issues or topics that will be addressed in the conference, seminar or event, clearly indicating how these align with the LCC’s vision and vocation, as set out immediately above.

  • Information about the organizers and their institutional affiliation, including a primary point of contact. Note that the LCC requires an institutional affiliation and cannot provide support directly to students or individuals working in a personal capacity.

  • The proposed dates and location.

  • The proposed structure and format, including a preliminary schedule.

  • A description of potential participants and an estimated number of participants.

  • The total amount of support being sought from the LCC.

  • A preliminary budget setting out anticipated expenditures and other sources of funding (noting whether these sources are confirmed, anticipated or potential).

  • A description of the way in which the LCC’s support will be highlighted.

Process

Funding proposals should be submitted by email to projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca before 30 January 2026. If the proposal is accepted, a discussion between the proponent’s primary contact person and the LCC may be held to discuss the event and the Commission’s support.

Following the conclusion of the conference, seminar or meeting, the LCC must receive from the organizers:

  • A written summary of the event and its impact;

  • Confirmation of the total number of participants;

  • A final schedule or program; and

  • Photos to be posted on the LCC’s website and social media channels.

Questions should be directed to projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca.

View the notice in French here.