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Training that never stops

For the sake of transparency, since 2018, the Council annually publishes a list of courses and seminars available during the previous fiscal year. The following is a list of courses, seminars and other learning activities attended by federally appointed judges to continue their learning and enhance their knowledge.

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  • October 11 2023 - October 13 2023

    Atlantic Courts Education Seminar for Federally Appointed Judges

    The seminar began with an overview of recent Supreme Court of Canada and appellate cases in criminal, family, and civil law. A family law and a valuation expert then delved into the legal intricacies of financial statements in family and other matters. Other sessions explored the following issues: what cognitive science can teach judges about judgment writing, and the nature of microaggressions and how they can be addressed. The program continued by focusing on the following topics: how to organize complex trials in criminal and family matters; challenges judges encounter when navigating and assessing social media evidence; myths and preconceptions about people living in poverty, barriers between individuals living in poverty and the judicial system, as well as how courts can lessen barriers and avoid re-traumatizing individuals experiencing poverty; issues surrounding judicial privilege when judges cross the Canadian border. The seminar concluded with a discussion about best practices when conducting alternative dispute resolution proceedings, and an interactive presentation on the psychological mechanisms which underpin procrastination, and best practices to avoid it.

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