Federal Court of Appeal Education Seminar
Led by appellate court judges, experts, and academics, and presented through a combination of presentations and interactive scenario-based discussions, this seminar included sessions on the following topics: an overview of current issues in administrative law; issues in intellectual property law, focusing on patents and copyrights; interactive discussions surrounding the Canadian Judicial Council’s Ethical Principles for Judges; a primer on artificial intelligence; best practices with respect to internal court processes practices at the Federal Court of Appeal; and practical guidance to equip participants with tools to manage stress.
Number of Participants: 16
Overview
This annual seminar delivered timely updates on areas of law within the core jurisdiction of the Court, notably in administrative and intellectual property law. It also explored questions relating to judicial ethics, artificial intelligence, internal court processes, and judicial wellness.
Objectives
The objective of the seminar was to increase participants’ knowledge and skills when dealing with a variety of issues relevant to their work as judges of the Federal Court of Appeal.
Summary
Led by appellate court judges, experts, and academics, and presented through a combination of presentations and interactive scenario-based discussions, this seminar included sessions on the following topics: an overview of current issues in administrative law; issues in intellectual property law, focusing on patents and copyrights; interactive discussions surrounding the Canadian Judicial Council’s Ethical Principles for Judges; a primer on artificial intelligence; best practices with respect to internal court processes practices at the Federal Court of Appeal; and practical guidance to equip participants with tools to manage stress.