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SUMMARY:National Family Law Program 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Federation of Law Societies of Canada 2026 National Family Law Program will take place in Kelowna\, BC. \nFeaturing over forty sessions\, plenaries\, and practical updates from leading voices in family law\, the NFLP remains one of Canada’s premier continuing education events for practitioners and members of the judiciary alike. \nTo learn more and secure your registration\, please visit 2026 National Family Law Program – Registration.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/national-family-law-program-2026/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel Grand Okanagan Resort\, 1310 Water St\, Kelowna\, BC V1Y 9P4\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260714T143000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171730Z
CREATED:20260601T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T171730Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Brief: Fiction\, Creativity & Storytelling for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:A Special Presentation for Lawyers\, Readers & Aspiring Writers\nWhy do so many lawyers become successful novelists? \nLawyers work with story every day: shaping narrative\, analyzing motive and conflict\, uncovering revealing details\, and persuading through language. It is perhaps no surprise\, then\, that many lawyers are drawn to storytelling in another form. \nIn this exclusive engagement\, lawyer and New York Times bestselling novelist William Bernhardt explores the unique relationship between legal thinking and the writer’s craft. Through discussion\, examples\, and reflections from his own career\, Bernhardt offers a behind-the-scenes look at storytelling itself—from character and dialogue to suspense\, structure\, pacing\, and the realities of writing and publishing fiction today. \nPart conversation and part storytelling masterclass\, this rare presentation offers a refreshing departure from traditional continuing legal education programming. \nWhether you have considered writing yourself\, are curious about the publishing world\, or simply want to explore the connection between law\, creativity\, and imagination\, this one-of-a-kind presentation promises an engaging\, thoughtful\, and entertaining break in your day. \nStep away from precedents and practice pressures—and into the world of storytelling. \nEnrolment is limited. Early registration is encouraged. \nLive webinar with chat includes 60 day replay. This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides\, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/beyond-the-brief-fiction-creativity-storytelling-for-lawyers/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260716T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260716T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T140309Z
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SUMMARY:Lancaster’s Workplace Essentials: Off-Duty Conduct
DESCRIPTION:As social media usage has grown\, the off-duty conduct of employees is more conspicuous than ever. In this installment of Lancaster’s Workplace Essentials webinar series\, panelists will provide attendees with a guideline to key principles pertaining to off-duty conduct and associated discipline. Questions to be discussed include: \n\nWhat is encompassed by off-duty conduct? What factors do decision-makers consider in determining if the off-duty conduct in question is work-related?\nWhat lessons can be learned from recent decisions in which decision-makers have addressed whether an employer was correct to discipline or dismiss an employee due to off-duty conduct?\nIn what circumstances have arbitrators found an employer’s decision to discipline or dismiss an employee due to inappropriate social media posts justified? Not justified?\nWhen will employers be required to investigate violence or harassment that occurred off duty? Could employers face liability for failing to investigate in these circumstances?\nHow should employers and unions handle incidents where employees or members have been charged with a criminal offence? Can an employer suspend an employee without pay pending the outcome of the charges?\nWhen can an employer dismiss an employee who has been convicted of a criminal offence? Is a connection between the offence and the employee’s duties required for the dismissal to be justified?\nWhat aspects of off-duty conduct have been specifically addressed in workplace policies or collective agreement provisions?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/lancasters-workplace-essentials-off-duty-conduct/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260706T165113Z
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SUMMARY:Lawyers Supporting Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement Claims
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a webinar for lawyers who are supporting clients with their Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement Claims. \nMany lawyers across Canada are supporting Indigenous clients who may be eligible to submit a Claim under the FIH Settlement. This webinar is designed to help those lawyers navigate the process effectively. \nThe session will cover the Claims Process\, best practices\, and lessons learned to date. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions directly of Class Counsel and the Claims Administrator. \nSpeakers: \n\nDoug Lennox and Whitney Santos\, Klein Lawyers (Class Counsel)\nKelsey Chan\, Deloitte (Claims Administrator)
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/lawyers-supporting-federal-indian-hospitals-settlement-claims/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T131331Z
CREATED:20260703T165456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T131331Z
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SUMMARY:Prisme 2026 - Unity in Law: Shaping the Future of 2SLGBTQ+ Rights
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers (Call-Acal) invites you to attend the fifth Prisme Conference\, Canada’s annual 2SLGBTQ+ law conference. Prisme 2026 will take place in Halifax\, Nova Scotia at the Halifax Convention Centre. \nWith Prisme\, Call-Acal creates an inclusive and collaborative forum to discuss current issues facing 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in the legal profession and the advancement of 2SLGBTQ+ rights\, both in Canada and around the world. \nThis event will bring together judges\, lawyers\, activists\, and students from across the country\, all committed to building networks within our communities\, increasing representation and equity for 2SLGBTQ+ legal professionals in Canada\, and advancing 2SLGBTQ+ human rights. The conference will conclude with a closing social on the evening of Friday\, July 24\, 2026. \nBe sure to stop by the NSBS Community Booth on Day 3 of the Conference between 1:15 and 2:30 PM. 
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/unity-in-law-shaping-the-future-of-2slgbtq-rights/
LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre\, 1650 Argyle Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 0E6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T120915Z
CREATED:20260706T180811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T120915Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NSBS and CBA-NS Pride Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and NSBS Gender Equity Committee are proud to partner with the CBA-NS (Canadian Bar Association: Nova Scotia Branch) and Call-Acal (Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers) for a special Pride Reception on July 23\, 2026. \nThis year\, Call-Acal’s Prisme 2026 conference\, Unity in Law: Shaping the Rights of 2SLGBTQ+ Rights\, will be taking place at the Halifax Convention Centre. The annual conference will host over 200 legal professionals from across Canada for an inclusive and collaborative forum to discuss current issues facing 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in the legal profession and the advancement of 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada and around the world. \nTo celebrate Pride month and support the work of Call-Acal and the Prisme Conference\, the Society is partnering with CBA-NS to co-sponsor a Pride reception on the evening of July 23 at the Alexander Keith’s Brewery. This social will be open to attendees of the Prisme Conference\, as well as CBA and NSBS members who are not attending the conference. \nLearn more and secure your spot today.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/2026-cba-ns-pride-reception/
LOCATION:Alexander Keith’s Brewery\, 1496 Lower Water Street #312\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 1R9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Bar Association - NS Branch":MAILTO:pd@cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260806T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T141209Z
CREATED:20260402T153000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T141209Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Gambling\, Technology\, & Pornography Addictions at Work: Legal and Human Rights Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Behavioural and technology-related addictions\, from online gambling to excessive pornography use\, are pushing the limits of traditional policies and unsettled laws. As caselaw develops\, employers and unions are facing tough questions about evolving human rights obligations and workplace accountability. Panelists will explore: \n\nDo employees with gambling\, technology\, or pornography addictions have legal protection in the workplace? Must the addiction be formally diagnosed?\nHow should employers assess credibility and evidence when addiction by an employee as a defence is raised only after misconduct has occurred?\nWhat steps must employers take if they merely suspect an employee has an addiction?\nWhat are employer accommodation obligations when an addiction is behavioural or technology-related?\nWhich monitoring mechanisms for technology or inappropriate online activity have been found to violate privacy rights?\nWhat disciplinary measures have been applied when addictions lead to misconduct such as time theft\, misuse of employer equipment\, or financial improprieties? Are there differences in how courts and arbitrators treat behavioural versus substance-related addictions in the workplace?\nHow have employers and unions address addiction in workplace policies and collective agreements?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/addressing-gambling-technology-pornography-addictions-at-work-legal-and-human-rights-obligations/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T141432Z
CREATED:20260402T191200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T141432Z
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SUMMARY:Effective and Privacy-Compliant Medical Inquiries: Getting the right info from medical practitioners for accommodation\, leaves\, and return to work
DESCRIPTION:Navigating an employer’s duty to accommodate while respecting employees’ privacy rights presents an ongoing challenge. This webinar will explore how to effectively request medical information and determine when a request for medical information is inappropriate. Specifically\, the panel will address: \n\nWhat are the privacy concerns associated with an employer requesting an employee’s medical information\, especially information related to mental health disabilities? What measures should employers and unions implement to safeguard an employee’s medical information and limit access to authorized individuals?\nDoes the extent of the medical information that an employer is entitled to request vary depending on the underlying purpose of the request (e.g. for accommodation\, leave\, or return to work) or the length of the absence? Do employers ever have a right to obtain an employee’s diagnosis rather than simply restrictions on work?\nWhat are best practices for drafting letters to medical practitioners regarding an employee’s accommodation\, leave\, or return to work? Can employers or unions communicate directly with an employee’s medical practitioner?\nWhen can an employer request an Independent Medical Examination (“IME”)? What is the union’s role in this process?\nHow should employers and unions assess medical information that relies exclusively or primarily on an employee’s subjective self-reporting of symptoms? Does the assessment differ in the context of mental health disabilities where diagnoses are predominantly based on self-reported information?\nHow should employers and unions approach an employee who is reluctant to provide medical information or fails to provide the requested information?\nHow should employers and unions update collective agreements and workplace policies to ensure that they are compliant with recent changes to legislation in various jurisdictions (e.g. restrictions on sick notes for short-term absences\, long-term illness leave)?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/effective-and-privacy-compliant-medical-inquiries-getting-the-right-info-from-medical-practitioners-for-accommodation-leaves-and-return-to-work/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260123T184740Z
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SUMMARY:Online LRA Qualification Assessment September 2 - 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. Members can register via the NSBS Member Portal (go to nsbs.org and click on the “Member Sign In” link in the top right corner) under the Events tab. \nCost for this program is $650 plus HST. Registrants have the first two weeks to review the materials and the final week to complete the assessment. \nLawyers participating in this program MUST have a working knowledge of property law. The review materials provided are not meant to teach the principles of property law but to assist you in reviewing for the assessment. Additional information can be found on the NSBS website here: https://nsbs.org/legal-profession/your-practice/membership/online-lra/ \nQuestions regarding registration? Contact the Education & Credentials department at licensing@nsbs.org.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/online-lra-qualification-assessment-september-2-23-2026/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="NSBS":MAILTO:lbarron@nsbs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260911T134500
DTSTAMP:20260529T185402Z
CREATED:20260529T184500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T185402Z
UID:27736-1788948000-1789134300@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:CIAJ 2026 Legislative Drafting Conference
DESCRIPTION:This program offers thought-provoking discussions on the process of preparing legislative texts alongside reflections on recent developments shaping the field. Topics include the practical realities faced by drafters\, new AI initiatives\, Indigenous co-development of legislation\, and corrections to legislative texts. Comparative approaches\, ethical considerations\, and interactive sessions will round out a rich and engaging program. The conference will feature panels\, networking opportunities\, and collaborative activities\, offering participants a unique chance to deepen their expertise and contribute to the future of legislative drafting. Participation is accredited for up to 14 hours of continuing professional development.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/ciaj-2026-legislative-drafting-conference/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260226T133211Z
CREATED:20260226T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T133211Z
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SUMMARY:Winning Cases at WSIB and WSIAT (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Appearing before the WSIB and the WSIAT requires more than familiarity with workers’ compensation legislation and policy; it requires strategic thinking\, careful preparation\, and effective advocacy. In this workshop\, experienced advocates will guide participants through the key stages of a successful appeal\, highlighting both procedural requirements and advocacy best practices. \nTopics will include: \n\nAppealing a board-level decision within mandated timelines;\nIdentifying\, sorting\, and prioritizing issues in an appeal;\nDeveloping a persuasive “theory of the case”;\nMeeting pre-hearing disclosure obligations;\nObtaining and organizing relevant evidence;\nAnticipating and responding to the other side’s arguments;\nPreparing clients for hearings;\nEffectively using and challenging medical information;\nMaking compelling opening statements and final arguments; and\nQuestioning and cross-questioning witnesses.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/winning-cases-at-wsib-and-wsiat-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260910T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T141718Z
CREATED:20260402T191300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T141718Z
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SUMMARY:Lancaster’s Workplace Essentials: Investigations
DESCRIPTION:In this installment of Lancaster’s Workplace Essentials webinar series\, panelists will examine key principles\, recent caselaw\, and best practices relating to workplace investigations. Specifically\, the panel will discuss: \n\nWhat does a fair and effective workplace investigation process entail? What procedural flaws should be avoided during the investigation process?\nWhat is the union’s role in an investigation? Does a member have a right to union representation during an investigation?\nWhen should an employer hire an external investigator instead of conducting an internal investigation? Does the union have a role in ensuring the impartiality of the investigator?\nCan employers commence investigations without a formal complaint? How should employers and unions approach the investigation of anonymous complaints?\nWhen will an employer be required to investigate the off-duty conduct of employees? What if the off-duty conduct involves violence and harassment?\nWhat information can/should/must be disclosed to a complainant or respondent at the conclusion of an investigation (e.g. findings\, actions taken)? Are unions entitled to a copy of the final investigation report or the investigator’s notes? Are they entitled to a response?\nIn what situations have damages been awarded for an employer’s inadequate investigation or failure to investigate?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/lancasters-workplace-essentials-investigations/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T142322Z
CREATED:20260629T142300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T142322Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) - Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) - Introduction for Internationally Educated Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society wants to assist internationally trained lawyers in getting their credentials recognized so they can practice in Nova Scotia. \nJoin Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)\, Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) and the NSBS on September 10 at 2:00 p.m. ADT for a virtual\, online information session to find out exactly what is needed to make that happen. \nFor more information\, please fill in the form linked below.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/immigrant-services-association-of-nova-scotia-isans-atlantic-immigrant-career-loan-fund-aiclf-introduction-for-internationally-educated-lawyers/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260508T122840Z
CREATED:20260506T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T122840Z
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SUMMARY:Running a Profitable Law Practice
DESCRIPTION:Many lawyers are busy—but not as profitable as they should be. This program shows you why\, and what to do about it. \nIn most small and mid-size firms\, financial management is learned on the job. The result is often slow collections\, uneven cash flow\, and limited visibility into how your practice is performing. This practical\, plain-language program with Joe Novello\, MBA\, CPA focuses on the financial fundamentals that directly affect your firm’s results. Joe will show you how to turn your numbers into better cash flow\, pricing\, and profit decisions—things you can do on your own or have your CPA do for you. You’ll learn how to: \n\nImprove cash flow and get paid faster\nStrengthen collections and manage work in progress\nUse your income statement to guide decisions\nSet and adjust billing rates with confidence\nUnderstand and control key practice costs\nIdentify financial risks early\nTrack a few meaningful performance indicators\n\nIf you’ve ever felt uncertain about your firm’s financial performance\, this program will give you a clearer\, more practical way to understand and improve it. \nWhether your goal is to reduce financial stress\, stabilize cash flow\, or build a more consistently profitable practice\, Joe will help you take control of your numbers and use them to your advantage. No accounting background required\, just practical tools you can use right away. \nLive webinar with chat includes 60 day replay. This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides\, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/running-a-profitable-law-practice/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T172108Z
CREATED:20260619T172108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T172108Z
UID:28157-1789650000-1789655400@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Silent No More: Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Woodland Cultural Centre\, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation is pleased to offer Silent No More—an impactful virtual experience designed to encourage awareness\, education and reflection on the legacy of ​Indian ​residential schools in Canada. \nJoin us for the guided virtual tour of the Former Mohawk Institute – one of Canada’s longest-operating ​Indian ​residential schools. \nPlease note that this workshop will not be recorded. \nThis experience takes participants through the 140-year history of the Mohawk Institute\, offering insight into the realities of life within the institution. Viewers will explore key spaces throughout the building\, including the boys’ and girls’ dormitories\, cafeteria\, laundry room\, and other areas\, while gaining a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of the children who attended. Created in collaboration with Thru the Reddoor\, the tour is led by a guide and features reflections and interviews with five Survivors of the Mohawk Institute. Their voices bring depth\, truth\, and a lived experience perspective to the history shared throughout the tour. \nEstablished in 1972 following the closure of the Mohawk Institute\, the Woodland Cultural Centre continues to play a meaningful role in preserving and promoting Indigenous history\, art\, language\, and culture. Through this partnership\, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and Woodland Cultural Centre aim to support learning and engagement with the history and ongoing impacts of ​Indian ​residential schools.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/silent-no-more-virtual-tour-of-the-former-mohawk-institute-indian-residential-school/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260924T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T171326Z
CREATED:20260708T171300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T171326Z
UID:28476-1790253000-1790258400@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Discrimination and Harassment at Work: Discipline\, ADR\, and Practical Remedies
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss best practices when responding to complaints of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Speakers will address questions such as: \n\nIs an employer obligated to impose discipline when one employee has discriminated against or harassed another?\nWhen may lesser measures\, such as training and education\, be appropriate?\nWhere discipline is imposed\, what types of conduct may warrant more severe consequences?\nWhen is the employment relationship considered by arbitrators to be salvageable or unsalvageable?\nWhat alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) options exist\, and what are the relevant advantages of each?\nHow can trauma-informed approaches assist?\nWhat remedies are available to employees who have been harassed or discriminated against at work?\nHow should these allegations be pursued –through an internal complaint\, a grievance\, a lawsuit\, an occupational health and safety claim\, or a human rights tribunal proceeding?\nHow will the choice of forum impact the available remedies?\nWhen can an employer be held liable for harassment or discrimination in the workplace?\nWhat challenges arise for unions when responding to member-on-member discrimination or harassment claims?\nWhat remedies are likely where the union is found to have violated its duty of fair representation?\nWhat steps should be taken to ensure that a healthy work environment is restored following incidents of discrimination and harassment\, especially where both the complainant and the offending employee remain at work?\nShould parties consider entering into a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”) as part of settling a discrimination or harassment complaint? Are NDAs appropriate?\nAre they prohibited by law?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/discrimination-and-harassment-at-work-discipline-adr-and-practical-remedies/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T162639Z
CREATED:20260619T162639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T162639Z
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SUMMARY:Dara Gordon Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:Remembering Dara Gordon QC \nOn Thursday\, October 8th from 2 – 4pm the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will hold its annual Dara Gordon Leadership Event to celebrate the life of Dara Gordon QC and provide an opportunity to discuss women’s leadership in the legal profession. \n 
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/dara-gordon-leadership-event/
LOCATION:Benjamin Bridge Winery\, 1966 White Rock Road\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261015T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T171704Z
CREATED:20260708T170900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T171704Z
UID:28478-1792067400-1792072800@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive Workplace Agreements: Using language that reflects equity and belonging
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, experts will examine developing trends in drafting employment contracts\, policies\, and collective agreements that promote workplace equity and comply with human rights legislation. Topics to be addressed include: \n\nHow can legal practitioners and workplace parties apply anti-racist\, anti-oppressive\, and intersectional approaches when reviewing\, negotiating\, or drafting language in contracts\, policies\, and collective agreements?\nAre legal practitioners\, by virtue of applicable rules of professional conduct\, required to consider equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (“EDI”) when reviewing and drafting such documents?\nWhat steps should be taken prior to recommending or implementing new provisions or policies intended to address EDI issues?\nWhat does an effective employee consultation process look like?\nWhat language should be avoided or updated in employment contracts\, policies\, and collective agreements to ensure that language is inclusive and non-discriminatory?\nWhat is involved in taking an “Indigenizing” or “decolonizing” approach to workplace issues?\nWhat are some examples of clauses that have recently been negotiated that reduce barriers for equity-seeking employees?\nWhat lessons can be learned from recent decisions in which collective agreement\, employment contract\, or policy language was found to be discriminatory?\nHow can parties ensure that contract language aimed at promoting EDI does not conflict with other rights (e.g. seniority or other rights of coworkers)?\nWhat impact are recent developments in the U.S. having on EDI initiatives in Canada?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/inclusive-workplace-agreements-using-language-that-reflects-equity-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260529T185242Z
CREATED:20260529T165000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T185242Z
UID:27738-1793088000-1793205000@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:CIAJ 2026 Annual Conference | Reimagining Law and Justice Through Restorative Approaches
DESCRIPTION:This conference will explore the growing movement of restorative approaches in communities and examine how restorative justice principles can reshape our understanding of law and justice. Moving beyond a solely punitive model\, restorative approaches invite a re-examination of how harm is addressed\, how accountability is understood\, and how relationships are repaired. The conference will consider how these principles can transform legal processes across diverse areas of law—criminal\, family\, administrative\, and community-based contexts—and what their broader implications are for access to justice\, legitimacy\, and public trust in legal institutions. Participation is accredited for up to 11.5 hours of continuing professional development.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/ciaj-2026-annual-conference-reimagining-law-and-justice-through-restorative-approaches/
LOCATION:Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261027T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T171953Z
CREATED:20260708T171000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T171953Z
UID:28480-1793104200-1793109600@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health & Investigations: Best practices for effective\, fair and trauma-informed processes
DESCRIPTION:Investigating allegations of human rights violations in the workplace requires a commitment to understanding best practices\, including adopting a trauma-informed approach. Drawing on recent caselaw and best practices\, experts will offer insights into conducting or overseeing workplace investigations. Panelists will address the following questions: \n\nWhat is a trauma-informed approach?\nWhat steps can investigators take to ensure workplace human rights investigations are trauma-informed?\nWhat measures should employers\, investigators and unions implement to safeguard the mental well-being of participants during a workplace investigation?\nIn what circumstances is hiring an external investigator to be preferred over an internal investigation?\nHow can the parties strike a balance between thoroughness and urgency during investigations?\nWhat information can or must be shared with a complainant or respondent once an investigation is complete?\nHow should employers communicate investigation results to complainants in a trauma-informed manner?\nWhat are the goals of workplace restoration after an investigation?\nAre restorative processes necessary even if an investigator finds that no misconduct occurred?\nWhat does an effective workplace restoration plan entail?\nWhat is the union’s role in workplace restoration?\nHow should employers and unions address allegations or findings of a “poisoned work environment” or systemic issues in the workplace?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/mental-health-investigations-best-practices-for-effective-fair-and-trauma-informed-processes/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261125T090000
DTSTAMP:20260123T184803Z
CREATED:20250617T174654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T184803Z
UID:23592-1793782800-1795597200@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Online LRA Qualification Assessment November 4 - 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. Members can register via the NSBS Member Portal (go to nsbs.org and click on the “Member Sign In” link in the top right corner) under the Events tab. \nCost for this program is $650 plus HST. Registrants have the first two weeks to review the materials and the final week to complete the assessment. \nLawyers participating in this program MUST have a working knowledge of property law. The review materials provided are not meant to teach the principles of property law but to assist you in reviewing for the assessment. Additional information can be found on the NSBS website here: https://nsbs.org/legal-profession/your-practice/membership/online-lra/ \nQuestions regarding registration? Contact the Education & Credentials department at licensing@nsbs.org.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/online-lra-qualification-assessment-november-4-25-2026/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="NSBS":MAILTO:lbarron@nsbs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T185658Z
CREATED:20260529T165500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T185658Z
UID:27743-1794474000-1794585600@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:CIAJ Conference | Understanding Maritime Law in Practice: A Bench & Bar Conference
DESCRIPTION:The program covers a range of procedural and substantive issues\, including the intersection of maritime law with personal injury\, environmental\, and Aboriginal law. Led by faculty with deep expertise in maritime practice\, this conference is designed for judges and practitioners alike. Whether you are a judge dealing with urgent in rem motions during duty weeks or complex maritime issues at trial\, or a lawyer litigating these matters before the Federal Courts or Superior Courts\, this conference will help you navigate this unique and evolving area of Canadian law. Participation is accredited for up to 11.5 hours of continuing professional development.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/ciaj-conference-understanding-maritime-law-in-practice-a-bench-bar-conference/
LOCATION:Ottawa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261210T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T172414Z
CREATED:20260708T171200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T172414Z
UID:28483-1796905800-1796911200@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:2026 Annual Employment Law and Wrongful Dismissal Update: The latest cases and legislative developments
DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date on the latest developments in the rapidly changing landscape of employment and wrongful dismissal law through this comprehensive year-end webinar. Expert speakers will examine the most significant recent cases and legislative changes across Canada\, exploring questions such as: \nTermination Provisions:\nWhat lessons can be learned from recent caselaw regarding how to draft effective and enforceable termination provisions in employment contracts? What aspects of these clauses remain unclear or open to challenge? How have judicial approaches differed cross-country?\nWhat types of changes to an employee’s title\, role\, or responsibilities will be sufficient to successfully advance a “changed substratum” argument in a wrongful dismissal claim – i.e. an argument that\, as a result of these changes\, the employer should no longer be held to the termination provisions of the employment contract?\nConstructive Dismissal:\nWhen will requiring an existing employee to sign a new employment contract constitute constructive dismissal?\nDoes it constitute constructive dismissal to require an employee working remotely to return to in-person work? What factors will a court consider in determining whether working from home is or has become an express or implied term of the employment contract?\nIs consulting a lawyer grounds for discharge?\nJust Cause:\nWhen will misrepresentations or “partial truths” by employees on their resume or employment application amount to just cause for termination?\nWhat criteria will courts consider when determining whether an employer can rely on “after-acquired” cause in a wrongful dismissal action?\nDo employers owe a duty of procedural fairness when investigating allegations of misconduct that may lead to dismissal for cause?\nReasonable Notice\, Damages\, and Mitigation:\nWhat do recent cases suggest regarding when employees will be entitled to receive payment for bonuses or other forms of compensation such as RSUs and stock options which may have otherwise vested over the notice period?\nIf employees refuse an offer of temporary employment with their former employer pending a search for employment elsewhere after being wrongfully dismissed\, when will that constitute a failure to mitigate their damages? What factors will a court consider in determining whether an employee is justified in refusing to return?\nWhat do the latest cases suggest regarding whether courts will deduct from pay in lieu of notice income earned from lower-paying\, non-comparable work performed during the notice period?\nSettlements:\nWhat remedies are available to employers and employees for breach of a wrongful dismissal settlement agreement? Will any breach by the employee nullify all further payment obligations under the agreement?\nAbandonment:\nAt what point will an employee’s absence from work for medical reasons constitute abandonment of employment putting an end to accommodation requirements?\nIntellectual Property and Post-Employment Obligations\nDo employees own copyright in works produced exclusively on their own time\, even if the works are related to or may be used to compete with the employer?\nDiscipline and Dismissal\nWhen are employees at risk of discharge or discipline for off-duty behaviour?\nWhen are employees subject to suspension in the event of criminal charges or criminal investigation?\nLegislative Updates:\nWhat measures have been introduced at a federal and provincial level in response to the trade conflicts between Canada and the US?\nWhat legislative measures have been enacted in response to the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace?\nWhat legislative trends have emerged in the past year cross-country? For example\, which jurisdictions have recently expanded long-term illness or sick leave or access to bereavement leave? Which have proposed or passed legislation restricting employers’ rights to ask for doctors’ notes in support of short-term sick leave? Which provinces now have pay transparency measures in place?\nWhat measures impacting workplaces were recently proposed in the federal government’s recent “Canada Strong Budget 2025”?\nWhat are the most recent changes that have been introduced through the Ontario Working for Workers legislative series?\nWhat new limits has Alberta’s government introduced regarding the authority of regulatory bodies to discipline professionals for off-duty speech or to impose EDI training?\nFinal topics will be selected in the week prior to the webinar\, ensuring coverage of the latest and most significant developments.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/2026-annual-employment-law-and-wrongful-dismissal-update-the-latest-cases-and-legislative-developments/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270203T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122852Z
CREATED:20260422T112000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T122852Z
UID:26865-1799830800-1801645200@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Online LRA Qualification Assessment January 13 - February 3\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. Members can register via the NSBS Member Portal (go to nsbs.org and click on the “Member Sign In” link in the top right corner) above the News & Events tab. \nCost for this program is $650 plus HST. Registrants have the first two weeks to review the materials and the final week to complete the assessment. \nLawyers participating in this program MUST have a working knowledge of property law. The review materials provided are not meant to teach the principles of property law but to assist you in reviewing for the assessment. Additional information can be found on the NSBS website here: https://nsbs.org/legal-profession/your-practice/membership/online-lra/ \nQuestions regarding registration? Contact the Education & Credentials department at licensing@nsbs.org.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/online-lra-qualification-assessment-january-13-february-3-2027/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270512T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T123131Z
CREATED:20260422T113000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T123131Z
UID:26862-1808298000-1810112400@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Online LRA Qualification Assessment April 21- May 12\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. Members can register via the NSBS Member Portal (go to nsbs.org and click on the “Member Sign In” link in the top right corner) above the News & Events tab. \nCost for this program is $650 plus HST. Registrants have the first two weeks to review the materials and the final week to complete the assessment. \nLawyers participating in this program MUST have a working knowledge of property law. The review materials provided are not meant to teach the principles of property law but to assist you in reviewing for the assessment. Additional information can be found on the NSBS website here: https://nsbs.org/legal-profession/your-practice/membership/online-lra/ \nQuestions regarding registration? Contact the Education & Credentials department at licensing@nsbs.org. \n 
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/online-lra-qualification-assessment-april-21-may-12-2027/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270623T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122139Z
CREATED:20260422T114000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T122139Z
UID:26867-1811926800-1813741200@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Online LRA Qualification Assessment June 2 – 23\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. Members can register via the NSBS Member Portal (go to nsbs.org and click on the “Member Sign In” link in the top right corner) above the News & Events tab. \nCost for this program is $650 plus HST. Registrants have the first two weeks to review the materials and the final week to complete the assessment. \nLawyers participating in this program MUST have a working knowledge of property law. The review materials provided are not meant to teach the principles of property law but to assist you in reviewing for the assessment. Additional information can be found on the NSBS website here: https://nsbs.org/legal-profession/your-practice/membership/online-lra/ \nQuestions regarding registration? Contact the Education & Credentials department at licensing@nsbs.org.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/online-lra-qualification-assessment-june-2-23-2027/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270922T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T122034Z
CREATED:20260422T115000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T122034Z
UID:26869-1819789200-1821603600@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Online LRA Qualification Assessment September 1 - 22\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. Members can register via the NSBS Member Portal (go to nsbs.org and click on the “Member Sign In” link in the top right corner) above the News & Events tab. \nCost for this program is $650 plus HST. Registrants have the first two weeks to review the materials and the final week to complete the assessment. \nLawyers participating in this program MUST have a working knowledge of property law. The review materials provided are not meant to teach the principles of property law but to assist you in reviewing for the assessment. Additional information can be found on the NSBS website here: https://nsbs.org/legal-profession/your-practice/membership/online-lra/ \nQuestions regarding registration? Contact the Education & Credentials department at licensing@nsbs.org.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/online-lra-qualification-assessment-september-1-22-2027/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20271103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20271124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T121853Z
CREATED:20260422T120000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T121853Z
UID:26871-1825232400-1827046800@nsbs.org
SUMMARY:Online LRA Qualification Assessment November 3 - 24\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. Members can register via the NSBS Member Portal (go to nsbs.org and click on the “Member Sign In” link in the top right corner) above the News & Events tab. \nCost for this program is $650 plus HST. Registrants have the first two weeks to review the materials and the final week to complete the assessment. \nLawyers participating in this program MUST have a working knowledge of property law. The review materials provided are not meant to teach the principles of property law but to assist you in reviewing for the assessment. Additional information can be found on the NSBS website here: https://nsbs.org/legal-profession/your-practice/membership/online-lra/ \nQuestions regarding registration? Contact the Education & Credentials department at licensing@nsbs.org.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/online-lra-qualification-assessment-november-3-24-2027/
LOCATION:Online
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