Blog 2023

Seminar on Personal Prejudices and Cognitive Biases [2024 Edition]

This program open to all judges aims to raise awareness of biases, and avoid their influence in reaching a decision.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation approval is pending (Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act)

Writing Reasons in Sexual Assault Cases (2023 Edition)

This online seminar will discuss how to formulate sound reasons in sexual assault cases using sensitive and appropriate language, and avoiding harmful stereotypes.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation approval is pending (Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act)

Seminar on Personal Prejudices and Cognitive Biases [New!]

This brand-new program open to all judges aims to raise awareness of biases, and avoid their influence in reaching a decision.
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act.

Special Topics in Administrative Law (2024 Edition)

This biennial program is designed to provide judges with essential updates on the state of the law, and give them the opportunity to reflect on and critique recent developments
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Judgment Writing Seminar (2025 Edition)

This annual seminar is designed to assist judges in improving their judgment-writing skills. The program includes lectures, discussions, and workshops.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Special Topics in Administrative Law (2026 Edition)

This biennial program is designed to provide judges with essential updates on the state of the law, and give them the opportunity to reflect on and critique recent developments
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Judgment Writing Seminar (2024 Edition)

This annual seminar is designed to assist judges in improving their judgment-writing skills. The program includes lectures, discussions, and workshops.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Judgment Writing Seminar (2026 Edition)

This annual seminar is designed to assist judges in improving their judgment-writing skills. The program includes lectures, discussions, and workshops.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Seminar for New Federally Appointed Judges (2026 Fall Program)
– Joint program with the NJI

This program is designed so that new judges may participate in sessions that are most relevant to them topically.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Seminar for New Federally Appointed Judges (2025 Fall Program)
– Joint program with the NJI

This program is designed so that new judges may participate in sessions that are most relevant to them topically.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act