Superior Court of Justice (Ontario) Family Court Branch Heidi S. Levenson Polowin Education Seminar 2021

Overview

The 2021 Heidi S. Levenson Polowin Education Seminar was an online seminar for Family Court branch judges that immediately preceded the court’s Fall Education Seminar.

Objective

The objectives of the seminar were to educate Family Court branch judges on the use of social science research in child protection decision-making and to help judges understand their obligations under the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families.

Summary

This one-day online seminar considered the role of evidence-based social science research in child protection decision-making and judges’ obligations under the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families. Participants heard from leading experts and academics and experienced judges on the issues.