Upcoming programs

Programs

Upcoming programs

Calendar

April 2024

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

Date: April 7-12, 2024
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

Date: May 12-16, 2024
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)

Date: May 30, 2024
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

Judgment Writing Seminar (2024 Edition)

Date: June 24-27, 2024
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 2024

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

Date: October 20-25, 2024
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

January 2025

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

Date: January 28-30, 2025
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

April 2025

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

Date: April 6-11, 2025
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 2025

Judgment Writing Seminar (2025 Edition)

Date: June 30 - July 3, 2025
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

Date: October 19-24, 2025
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

April 2026

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

Date: April 12-17, 2026
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

Date: April 19-23, 2026
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)

Date: June 5, 2026
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)

Date: June 29 - July 2, 2026
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

Date: October 18-23, 2026
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

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

April 2027

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

Date: April 4-9, 2027
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)

Date: June 28 - July 1, 2027
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

Date: October 24-29, 2027
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