MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 – Welcome Remarks and Introduction – Defining Cultural and Religious Diversity in the Administration of Justice: Are There Different Perspectives? (1:48:51)

1:00 – 1:15 pm  Welcome Remarks and Introduction

Honorary Chair

• The Honorable Chief Justice Nicole Duval Hesler, Chief Justice of Quebec

Co-Chairs

1:30 – 2:30 pm  Defining Cultural and Religious Diversity in the Administration of Justice: Are There Different Perspectives?

What is Canadian culture and how does it intersect with the administration of justice? How is this question perceived by those whose lives have been directly intertwined with the justice system? In this panel we will hear from litigants whose names are forever associated with two Supreme Court of Canada decisions: Multani v. Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys [2006] 1 SCR 256 and R. v. S. (R.D.) [1997] 3 SCR 484. We will also hear from other communities who regularly rely on the justice system to give effect to the promises of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Chair

• The Honorable Chief Justice Nicole Duval Hesler, Chief Justice of Quebec

Speakers

• Mr. Rodney D. Small, Halifax
• Mr. Gurbaj Singh Multani, Montreal
• Ms. Sheema Khan, Patent Agent, Shapiro Cohen LLP
• Mr. Jack Jedwab, President, Association for Canadian Studies
• Ms. Viviane Michel, President, and
• Ms. Véronique Picard, Justice and Public Security Coordinator, Quebec Native Women Association