2025 Annual Conference | Environment and the Law: Protect or Develop—Is There a Choice?
OVERVIEW | GUEST SPEAKERS | REGISTRATION FEES | PARTNERS | CONTACT | TERMS & CONDITIONS
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OVERVIEW
CIAJ’s Annual Conferences are an opportunity for professionals from diverse disciplines to come together for an enriching dialogue on issues facing the legal community and society at large. Conversations at these conferences stretch beyond legislation and jurisprudence, encouraging participants from the judiciary, legal community, universities, NGOs, and community organizations to fuel initiatives and advance the administration of justice in Canada and internationally.
In the face of environmental crises across the globe, our 2025 Annual Conference on the Environment and the Law will critically examine the complex intersection between environmental crises, economic growth, and fundamental human rights. Speakers will consider pressing issues—climate change, Indigenous peoples’ rights, economic development, and the protection of our ecosystem—and the legal implications when two or more of these interests clash.
CIAJ invites you to take part in this yearly multidisciplinary gathering. Our conferences unite minds from across the world to understand, debate, and act together. By participating, you will not only have the opportunity to broaden your perspective, but you will also contribute to shaping the legal discourse in Canada in pursuit of a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation.
CPD Hours:
Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory.
- Total: 13h45
For provinces where professional hours apply:
- Total: 11h45
- Professionalism (EDI): 2h
Compensation for judges:
Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act.
GUEST SPEAKER
Keynote Speaker
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The Honourable Leonard Marchand, Chief Justice of British Columbia The Honourable Leonard S. Marchand was appointed Chief Justice of British Columbia in 2023. Previously, he served as a judge on the British Columbia Provincial, Supreme, and Appeal courts. As a lawyer, Chief Justice Marchand worked, among other things, on Indian Residential School survivor claims. He is Syilx and a member of the Okanagan Indian Band. He graduated law school from the University of Victoria in 1994. From the Syilx nation and a member of the Okanagan Band, he brings unique expertise on the integration of indigenous knowledge, which is essential for rethinking the balance between protection and development. © British Columbia Court of Appeal |
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees includes breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks on conference days.
| Participant type |
Early Bird* Until May 2, 2025 |
Regular* From May 3, 2025 |
| CIAJ Members | $995 | $1,095 |
| Non-Members | $1,195 | $1,395 |
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Academics |
$695 | $795 |
| Students | $95 | $95 |
| Fees for one day only (for all) | $595 | $595 |
*No tax is added to the registration fee.
OUR PARTNERS
We are proud of our valued partners who support our Conference. Their commitment and support are essential to the success of this event.
Media Partners:
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https://internationalconferencealerts.com |
CONTACT
For further information, please contact Lise Bujold, CIAJ’s Assistant Executive Director:
Tel.: 514-378-4765
Email: lise.bujold@ciaj-icaj.ca
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Payment in full of the registration fee is due before the Event. Should a registrant have an outstanding balance, a credit card will be requested at the Event before the beginning of the program.
- Inability to attend may result in a registration being transferred to a colleague of the same organization up to 7 days before the Event. The request must be made in writing.
- Cancellation incurs processing fees as follows: $100 for cancellations 30 days or more before the event and 50% of the registration fee for cancellations 7 days or more before the event. No refund will be extended for cancellations made less than 7 days before the event.