December 2 2021 - December 3 2021

Tax Court of Canada Education Seminar 2021

This program addressed judgment writing skills, oral judgments, hearsay and opinion evidence, respectful communication, and strategies for staying healthy and resilient.

Number of Participants: 22

Overview

This program addressed judgment writing skills, oral judgments, hearsay and opinion evidence, respectful communication, and strategies for staying healthy and resilient.   

Objective

The objective of this seminar was to cover many of the fundamental skills needed to be a fair and effective judge.  

Summary

On the first day of the program, attendees participated in sessions on effective judgment writing, a session on cultural competence and skills for creating an inclusive and accessible process, and a panel discussion on best practices for communication in the courtroom. On the second day of the program, attendees participated in sessions on evidence law, a session led by a cognitive neuroscientist on dealing with stress, and a panel discussion on preparing and delivering oral reasons for judgment.