Conference on Addiction, Mental Health and the Law
OVERVIEW
CIAJ’s Conference on Addiction, Mental Health, and the Law will delve into the complex interplay between substance abuse, mental health issues, and the justice system. This event will bring together experts from various disciplines and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers to examine the multifaceted challenges faced by courts, law enforcement, treatment providers, policymakers, as well as communities, families, and individuals.
Key questions to be addressed include: How do mental health issues, addiction, and criminality interact and influence each other? What are the most effective approaches to treating individuals struggling with addiction? How do substance abuse and mental illness complicate treatment and intervention? Why are these issues becoming more prevalent and difficult to manage? What role do harm reduction policies play, and can they be integrated with effective public safety measures? How do treatment courts fit into the broader justice landscape, and are the tools provided by the Criminal Code adequate for addressing these challenges?
Join us as we explore these pressing questions and discuss necessary changes to better address the challenges at the intersection of addiction, mental health, and the law.
Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation.
Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory.
Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act.
REGISTRATION FEES
Note: Early Bird special rate are available until November 17, 2024.
| Participant type | Early Bird | Regular |
| CIAJ Members | $995 | $1,095 |
| Non-Members | $1,095 | $1,295 |
| Young Lawyers – Members (5 years or less) | $795 | $895 |
| Young Lawyer – Non-Members (5 years or less) | $895 | $995 |
| Academics | $595 | $595 |
| Not-for-profit | $695 | $695 |
| Group rate | $795 | $795 |
CONTACT
For further information, please contact the CIAJ’s Assistant Director, Lise Bujold:
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.