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Indigenous Justice System – A Knowledge Sharing Symposium

November 4-6, 2024
In Calgary, AB, and online

Webinar on Democracy

Democracy at a Crossroads: Can We Still Save It?
November 13, 2024, Online

Webinar on Legislative Drafting

The (Dis)Connect between Legislative Drafting and Statutory Interpretation: Perspectives from Three Branches of Government
November 26, 2024, Online

Writing Reasons in Sexual Assault Cases (2024 Edition)

For judges and administrative tribunals members
December 5, 2024, Online

Seminar on Personal Prejudices and Cognitive Biases (2025 Edition)

For judges and administrative decision-makers
February 27, 2025, Online

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Join a multidisciplinary and bilingual legal network across Canada! Since its inception in 1974, the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) brings together individuals and institutions involved in the administration of justice and promotes excellence through knowledge, learning and the exchange of ideas. CIAJ offers customized training and multidisciplinary programs designed for all stakeholders in the justice system, prepares reports and issues recommendations that could lay the groundwork for change.

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Section 24 - Damages for Unconstitutional Legislation

The Supreme Court of Canada recently confirmed that individuals may bring actions under s. 24 of the Charter for damages flowing from unconstitutional legislation. The Court’s decision in AG Canada v Power upholds a decades-old principle established in Mackin...