April 5 2020 - March 16 2021

Court of Appeal for Ontario Training Sessions

The court provided various educational programs to its judges throughout 2020-2021. These programs covered a variety of topics.

Number of Participants: 28

Overview

The court provided various educational programs to its judges throughout 2020-2021. These programs covered a variety of topics.

Objective

Each session dealt with topics relevant to federally appointed judges to enable them to improve their skills and knowledge.

Summary

The following sessions were provided:

  • COVID protocols for the Court of Appeal: court operations, case management, hearings, post-hearing issues and the preparation, circulation and release of reasons
  • COVID hearing protocols
  • Using Adobe Acrobat Pro to Work With E-Documents
  • The Future of Courts
  • Vaccine Coverage for Pandemic Control and Eradication
  • Using Zoom for Appeals and Meetings
  • The Appellate Deliberative Process: Some Frequent Issues
  • Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession
  • Lecture Series on Mental Health and Wellness – Session 1: Nutrition and Health
  • Lecture Series on Mental Health and Wellness – Session 2: Aging and Cognitive Science