Decision Writing Seminar
– Joint program with CCAT (2025 Edition)
OVERVIEW
Clear, accessible, and well-reasoned decisions are essential to the credibility and effectiveness of administrative tribunals. This hands-on training is a must for tribunal members who want to strengthen one of their most important skills: decision writing. Learn how to write decisions that are concise, precise, and easy to understand—focusing on yout audience.
This practical approach has gained momentum across Canada, with both administrative decision-makers and the judiciary adopting techniques that prioritize clarity and reader-focused communication. Whether you’re new to the role or looking to refine your style, this session will help you write with confidence, clarity, and impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your work and better serve the public.
This two-day seminar is offered jointly by CIAJ and the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals (CCAT).
The sessions include lectures, discussions, and workshops that stress the nature of good prose, gender neutral language and the special requirements and challenges of decision writing. Much of the instruction will center on practical written exercises. Each attendee will be assigned an instructor who will read a sample of the attendee’s writing prior to the seminar and coach the attendees during the seminar workshops.
Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation.
IMPORTANT: Please note that to participate in this seminar, you must have written at least one decision since it will be worked on during the workshops.
CPD Accreditation:
Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory.
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REGISTRATION FEES
Note: The special Early-Bird rate is available until April 11, 2025.
| Participants | Early-Bird* *Until April 11, 2025 |
Regular |
| CCAT or CIAJ Members | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Non-members | $1,400 | $1,500 |
REGISTRATION
Please contact Vicki Gondek, Project Manager of Judicial Programs:
Tel.: 514-731-2855
Email: vicki.gondek@ciaj-icaj.ca
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- 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.