Upcoming programs

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

Date: October 18-23, 2026

Location: In Person: Charlottetown, PEI

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

Writing Reasons in Sexual Assault Cases (2026 Edition)

Date: December 3, 2026

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

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

Date: January 19-21, 2027

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

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

Date: April 4-9, 2027

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

Advanced Seminar of Judgment Writing for Appellate Judges (2027 Edition)

Date: May 5-6, 2027

Location: In person - Toronto (ON)

This two-day program is designed for appellate judges and focuses on strengthening their skills in drafting clear, coherent, and audience-appropriate appellate reasons, particularly in complex cases or those involving multiple issues on appeal.
• Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
• Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act

Judgment Writing Seminar (2027 Edition)

Date: June 21-24, 2027

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 approval is pending (Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act)

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

Date: October 24-29, 2027

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

Mastering the Skill of Judgment Writing (2028 Edition)
– Joint program with the NJI

Date: May 7-11, 2028

Location: In Person: Location TBC

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 under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act is pending.

Programs