National Administrative Law Week (2025 Edition)
OVERVIEW
Join your colleagues from across Canada in person or online for this third edition of the National Administrative Law Week, organized jointly by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) and the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals (CCAT). This cutting-edge training program offers a variety of activities on topical administrative law issues.
Who is it for?
The whole legal community is invited: tribunal members, lawyers, judges, academics and law students.
Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation.
ACTIVITIES
June 2-3, 2025
Decision Writing Seminar
– Joint program with CCAT
Location: Online
This two-day seminar on decision writing, offered jointly by CIAJ and the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals (CCAT), is designed for members of administrative agencies, boards, tribunals, etc. The seminar provides essential tools for decision writers, new or experienced, to improve their decision writing skills. It includes lectures, discussions, and workshops that stress the nature of good prose, gender neutral language and the special requirements and challenges of decision writing. Since the art of writing is a skill that can be improved through practice, 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. READ MORE
June 4, 2025
CCAT Symposium:
Trust & Legitimacy in Administrative Law
Location: Rogers Centre Ottawa
This event will gather professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts in the field of administrative justice to explore the theme of “Trust and Legitimacy in Administrative Justice.” Join us as we delve into the critical topics shaping the landscape of administrative law and justice in Canada. Participate in dynamic workshops and panel discussions led by leading practitioners, academics, and policymakers. Engage in collaborative problem-solving and share your experiences and ideas with peers from across the country. READ MORE
June 5, 2025
CIAJ Roundtable:
Artificial Intelligence and Administrative Law – Issues and Perspectives for Administrative Tribunals
Location: Rogers Centre Ottawa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools are transforming the work of administrative tribunals, from case management to evidence analysis and decision writing. This roundtable will provide administrative tribunal members with an opportunity to explore the benefits and limitations of these technologies, featuring a hands-on demonstration of selected tools.
Discussions will cover key issues such as accessibility and linguistic challenges in legal contexts, privacy and confidentiality concerns, the impact of AI on expert evidence assessment, and the ethical considerations of integrating AI into decision-making processes. An interactive workshop will allow participants to exchange best practices and precautions for adapting to these new realities.
June 6, 2025
Webinar:
Artificial Intelligence and Access to Justice: A Miracle Solution?
Location: Online
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees includes breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks on conference days.
| Activities |
Early-Bird* Until April 11, 2025 |
Regular* From April 12, 2025 |
| Package: CCAT Symposium & CIAJ Roundtable | ||
| CCAT or CIAJ Members | $975 | $1,125 |
| Non-members | $1,175 | $1,375 |
| Students | $175 | |
| CCAT Symposium only | June 4, 2025 | ||
| CCAT or CIAJ Members | $625 | $725 |
| Non-members | $825 | $925 |
| Students | $95 | |
| CIAJ Roundtable only | June 5, 2025 | ||
| CCAT or CIAJ Members | $625 | $725 |
| Non-members | $825 | $925 |
| Students | $95 | |
| Webinar only | June 6, 2025 | ||
| CCAT or CIAJ Members | $55 | |
| Students members | Free | |
| Non-members | $75 | |
| Students (non-members) | $40 | |
*No tax is added to the registration fee.
CONFERENCE SITE AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Conference Site
Rogers Centre Ottawa
55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1 9J2
Meeting Room 213-215
Accomodations
Find the DoubleTree by Hilton in central Ottawa, across from the CF Rideau Shopping Centre. Rogers Centre, ByWard Market, and the University of Ottawa are within a half kilometer. Confederation Park and Rideau Canal are within two blocks.
- Group rate: $239 + applicable taxes. Credit card number required.
- Group code: see on the registration form or in the confirmation email
- Room reservation deadline: May 2, 2025
- RSVP by phone: (613) 230-3033 / Toll Free number: 1 (855) 677-3033
- RSVP online: Rooms can be reserved by clicking on this reservation link
CONTACT
For further information, please contact Lise Bujold, CIAJ’s Assistant 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.