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Court of King's Bench of Manitoba
October 12 2023 - October 13 2023

Court of King's Bench of Manitoba Education Seminar

Drawing on the expertise of experienced judges, academics, and other professionals, this seminar began with concurrent sessions for General Division and Family Division judges. The General Division sessions offered a refresher and update on the law of evidence in relation to: the principled approach to hearsay; the admissibility, proof and use of prior statements of witnesses; the realities of federal and provincial corrections; pre-sentencing reports, Impact of Race and Culture Assessments, and sentencing more generally. The Family Division sessions examined children's evidence and expert evidence in family law; income determination; and updates on new family law jurisprudence. All judges attended sessions on Métis history, rights, and laws, and on judicial review.

Number of Participants: 38

Overview

This seminar focused on a variety of legal and practical topics relevant to the work of the  Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba. 

Objectives

The objectives of the seminar were to improve participants’ awareness of current issues  facing the court, to develop their substantive skills, and to enhance their knowledge on a variety of  topics. 

Summary

Drawing on the expertise of experienced judges, academics, and other professionals, this  seminar began with concurrent sessions for General Division and Family Division judges. The General  Division sessions offered a refresher and update on the law of evidence in relation to: the principled  
approach to hearsay; the admissibility, proof and use of prior statements of witnesses; the realities of  federal and provincial corrections; pre-sentencing reports, Impact of Race and Culture Assessments, and  sentencing more generally. The Family Division sessions examined children's evidence and expert  evidence in family law; income determination; and updates on new family law jurisprudence. All judges  attended sessions on Métis history, rights, and laws, and on judicial review.