Superior Court of Justice (Ontario) Fall Education Seminar 2021

Overview

This online program considered criminal, family, and civil law issues over three days, using a combination of lecture and moderated panel discussions.

Objective

The objectives of this seminar were to enhance participants knowledge on a variety of topics in all areas of the court’s jurisdiction and to develop practical skills to address current and emerging issues.

Summary

This three-day online program considered a variety of criminal, family, and civil law issues, using a combination of lecture and moderated panel discussions. Led by experienced judges, legal practitioners, and academics, it began with a focus on matters relating to sexual assault law, dealing with the application of sections 276 and 278 of the Criminal Code. This was followed by a discussion of electronic and social media evidence, cyberbullying and the tools available to address the issues. Following an update on court security, the program concluded with a review of issues related to costs in civil law proceedings.