Upcoming programs

Programs

Upcoming programs

Calendar

April 2024

Seminar for New Federally Appointed Judges (2024 Spring Program)
– Joint program with the NJI

Location: In Person: Montreal, QC
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

May 2024

Mastering the Skill of Judgment Writing (2024 Edition)
– Joint program with the NJI

Location: In Person: Toronto, ON
Mastering the Skill of Judgment Writing is an intensive biennial program that will help judges take their judicial writing skills to an advanced level.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Special Topics in Administrative Law (2024 Edition)

Location: In Person: Ottawa, ON
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

June 2024

National Administrative Law Week (2024 Edition)

Location: Online & In Person: Ottawa, ON
Join your colleagues from across Canada in person or online for this second edition of the National Administrative Law Week, organized jointly by CIAJ and the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals (CCAT).
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation

Decision Writing Seminar
– Joint program with CCAT (2024 Edition)

Location: Online
This two-day seminar provides essential tools for decision writers, new or experienced, to improve their decision writing skills.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory

National Roundtable on Administrative Law (2024 Edition)

Location: Online & In Person: Ottawa, ON
Join our distinguished panel of judges, lawyers, academics and tribunal members to discuss current administrative law topics.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
•Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory

Webinar on Administrative Law | Artificial Intelligence

Location: Online: 90-minute webinar beginning at 11:30 am ET
Learn more on the fundamentals of AI in the administrative law context from experts in the area.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory

Judgment Writing Seminar (2024 Edition)

Location: In Person: Montreal, QC
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

September 2024

Legislative Drafting Conference (2024 Edition)

Location: Online & In Person: Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON
The biennial Legislative Drafting Conference will tackle the most important challenges in modern legislation.
Participation at this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory.

October 2024

2024 Annual Conference: Families and the Law

Location: Online & in Person: Delta Hotels Winnipeg, 350 St Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2
CIAJ’s 48th annual conference will discuss the justice system as it affects families in Canada.
• Participation approval is pending (Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act)
• Accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation

Seminar for New Federally Appointed Judges (2024 Fall Program)
– Joint program with the NJI

Location: In Person: Toronto, ON
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

November 2024

Indigenous Justice System - A Knowledge Sharing Symposium (2nd Edition)

Location: Online & In Person: Calgary
This symposium will examine how Indigenous communities design their own legal institutions to create a justice system that reflects their values.
• Accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

December 2024

Writing Reasons in Sexual Assault Cases (2024 Edition)

Location: Online
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 in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

January 2025

Seminar in Administrative Law: Dealing Effectively with Judicial Review (2025 Edition)
– Joint program with the NJI

Location: In Person: Vancouver, BC
The program will include plenary sessions as well as small group workshops. It will also include demonstrations based on a fact situation.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

February 2025

Conference on Addiction, Mental Health and the Law

Location: In Person: Toronto, ON

• Accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Seminar on Personal Prejudices and Cognitive Biases [2025 Edition]

Location: Online
This program open to all judges and administrative decision-makers aims to raise awareness of biases, and avoid their influence in reaching a decision.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

April 2025

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

Location: In Person: Gatineau, QC
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

May 2025

Decision Writing Seminar
– Joint program with CCAT (2025 Edition)

Location: Online
This two-day seminar provides essential tools for decision writers, new or experienced, to improve their decision writing skills.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory

June 2025

Judgment Writing Seminar (2025 Edition)

Location: In Person: Montreal, QC
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

October 2025

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

Location: In Person: Calgary, AB
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

2025 Annual Conference: Environment and the Law

Location: Online & in Person: location TBC
CIAJ’s 49th Annual Conference on Environment and the Law will critically examine the intersection of environmental crises, legal implications, and human rights.
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act
• Accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation

April 2026

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

Location: In Person: Montreal, QC
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

Mastering the Skill of Judgment Writing (2026 Edition)
– Joint program with the NJI

Location: In Person: West Coast
Mastering the Skill of Judgment Writing is an intensive biennial program that will help judges take their judicial writing skills to an advanced level.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

June 2026

Special Topics in Administrative Law (2026 Edition)

Location: In Person: Ottawa, ON
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 (2026 Edition)

Location: In Person: Montreal, QC
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

October 2026

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

Location: In Person: Halifax, NS
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

January 2027

Seminar in Administrative Law: Dealing Effectively with Judicial Review (2027 Edition)
– Joint program with the NJI

Location: In Person: Montreal, QC
The program will include plenary sessions as well as small group workshops. It will also include demonstrations based on a fact situation.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

April 2027

Seminar for New Federally Appointed Judges (2027 Spring Program)
– Joint program with the NJI

Location: In Person: Quebec City, QC
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

June 2027

Judgment Writing Seminar (2027 Edition)

Location: In Person: TBC
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

October 2027

Seminar for New Federally Appointed Judges (2027 Fall Program)
– Joint program with the NJI

Location: In Person: Vancouver, BC
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

Past programs