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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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Programs (70)
  • November 8 2023 - November 10 2023

    British Columbia All Courts Education Seminar

    This seminar was led by experienced local, national, and international judges, academics, and researchers. The program began with a keynote address on what access to justice means for judges, and then moved to explore ways in which self-represented litigants are engaging with technology, including artificial intelligence, as they navigate the justice system. There was an artificial intelligence forecast for the judiciary, which included a demonstration and discussion of the regulation of use of AI by the courts and the legal profession. There were also sessions on use of social media by judges and the courts, and the law on the admissibility of digital evidence. The second day of the seminar focused, initially, on reconciliation and the path forward. This included an opening keynote from an Indigenous Elder with a message of unity and of the importance of meeting face-to-face to learn and take steps along the path of reconciliation. This was followed by a presentation by a panel of judges exploring the initiatives their courts have undertaken to advance reconciliation, and to offer a comparative perspective from the High Court of New Zealand on the relationship between the courts and Maori people and on the recognition of Tikanga (customary Maori law) in by courts in New Zealand. A panel of academics then explored the concept of legal pluralism and how Indigenous laws may come to be considered and recognized by the courts. The program also addressed recent cases of interest in civil, criminal, and family law. The day ended with a session presented by members of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia on the ins and outs of appellate review.

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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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  • November 28 2022 - November 28 2022

    Teaching Indigenous Law 2022

    Including special guests from the University of Victoria Indigenous Law program, an event was held to celebrate the installation of 6 pieces of Indigenous artwork, including land acknowledgements, in the Whitehorse Courthouse atrium in an event called Towards Reconciliation.

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