The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is proud to launch its training on Understanding Gender Diversity and Inclusion. This training module responds to recommendations from the CBA’s Access to Justice for Trans People Report (recommendations 11-19). It is designed to equip legal professionals with essential knowledge and practical tools to foster inclusivity in their practice. This engaging and self-paced module explores five key areas: - Language, Definitions, and Principles - Transphobia in Canada - Access to Justice - Implementing Change - Intersectionality and Allyship Presented by members of the CBA Gender Diversity Advisory Group, this module is complemented by a newly developed infographic on sexual and gender identity and a set of recommended best practices to further support legal professionals in their work. This self-paced training is open to lawyers, judges, law students, and legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of gender diversity and enhance their ability to serve trans and gender-diverse clients with respect and competence.
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We will cover new cases related to coercive control, the indirect impact of family violence on children, and different types of "safe" parenting orders issued in the context of family violence.
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Registration is open until noon of the Thursday before the Online Land Registration Act training program commences. The cost 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.
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This two-day event brings together students and emerging professionals in law, law enforcement, veterinary medicine, and animal welfare for an engaging and practical learning experience focused on the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty cases.
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Child-inclusive mediation is an important and increasingly used practice in family dispute resolution. This session will examine why child-inclusive mediation should be used in ADR practice and explore the opportunities and challenges associated with this approach.
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Stay up to date on the latest developments in labour law through this comprehensive webinar addressing noteworthy cases and legislative updates from the past year.
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Join guest speaker Elisa Morgera for the 17th annual Douglas M. Johnston Lecture on “Lived Experience and Climate Justice: Reframing Priorities”. |
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Lancaster’s Annual Human Rights Update returns to bring you the latest cases and updates on Canadian human rights law. |