Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba Education Seminar Spring 2021
This online seminar focused on the broad themes of the COVID-19 pandemic in the administration of justice, and substantive law matters of bail and bail review, jury selection, and variation of support orders in family law.
Number of Participants: 50
Overview
This online seminar focused on the broad themes of the COVID-19 pandemic in the administration of justice, and substantive law matters of bail and bail review, jury selection, and variation of support orders in family law.
Objective
The objectives of this seminar were to enhance participants’ understanding of the impact of the pandemic on the administration of justice and to provide critical updates on substantive law matters including bail and bail review, jury selection, and variation of support orders.
Summary
The program was presented by an experienced faculty of judges and legal academics. Participants examined the future of justice post-pandemic, technology in the courtroom and courtroom management with a focus on contempt in virtual proceedings. Participants in the Family Division gained an enhanced understanding of spousal and child support variation orders in anomalous economic cycles. Participants in the General Division gained an enhanced understanding of bail and bail review and jury selection issues in criminal proceedings.