Superior Court of Québec: Annual General Meeting 2022

Overview

This meeting allowed the participants to explore a broad range of subjects relevant to the performance of their duties. 

Objectives

Throughout the one and a half-day training session, which featured various learning methods (lectures, clicker questions, small group discussions), participants acquired not only new knowledge of various subjects but also new competencies and tools they can apply in their daily practice. They were also made aware of the social context surrounding some of these subjects.

Summary

This annual general meeting focused on the three dimensions of judicial training, namely acquiring knowledge, developing skills and competencies, and gaining awareness of the social context surrounding various law and justice issues. The first part of the training was devoted to the important issue of domestic violence, a subject that was addressed in both a theoretical and practical manner. Participants then focused on the equally important topic of Indigenous realities, which were discussed in light of both the law and the social context surrounding it. The day also featured modules on resources and tools for newly appointed judges and on rapid legal research. Other sessions and workshops dealt with the evolution of criminal law and the implications of fundamental rights on social inclusion and exclusion, viewed from a socio-legal perspective.