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SUMMARY:Online LRA Qualification Assessment June 3 - 24\, 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-june-3-24-2026/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="NSBS":MAILTO:lbarron@nsbs.org
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SUMMARY:Family Mediation Canada - Spring 2026 Speaker Series
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URL:https://nsbs.org/event/family-mediation-canada-spring-2026-speaker-series-june-2026/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online
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SUMMARY:CAN-TECH 2026 Spring Conference: Building the Modern Technology Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, the CAN-TECH Spring Conference is set for June 4\, 2026. This year\, the conference will focus on preparing junior to mid-level technology lawyers for the realities of modern practice. \nThe half-day\, pan-Canadian program\, with hybrid in-person and webcast sessions\, features panels across five satellite locations\, (Vancouver\, Calgary\, Toronto\, Halifax and Montreal) each hosting one live panel and participating in the other panels via Zoom\, discussing a range of topics\, including: \n\nkey skills for handling technology transactions – including if they go wrong;\na critical exploration of the current and future privacy law landscape; and\nguidance for both in-house and in-firm lawyers on developing a successful career in technology law.\n\nWe look forward to you joining us at one of our locations across the country for a chance to learn and network with your peers in the industry.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/can-tech-2026-spring-conference-building-the-modern-technology-lawyer/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Calgary\, Toronto\, Halifax and Montreal
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel Basics for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:If you have any version of Microsoft Office\, then you already have Microsoft Excel. But most lawyers either underutilize or don’t use Excel. Stop wasting this powerful tool! Excel is a versatile\, convenient software program that can make you more efficient and organized in your daily law practice. It can help you log billable hours\, track expenses\, calculate interest on judgments\, manage client information\, keep an eye on cases\, and create template forms. This introductory course with Master Microsoft Office Instructor Frank Byl will acquaint you with all the fundamentals you need to boost your confidence using Microsoft Excel in your practice. Using legal-related spreadsheet examples\, Frank will teach you how to: \n\nCreate\, edit\, and save workbooks and worksheets\nInsert and delete rows\, columns and cells\nMove\, copy\, and format data\nUse autofill\nInsert and copy formulas to track costs and case details\nSort and filter long lists\, including client information\nCreate template forms\nUse page layout commands to set up for printing\nUse shortcuts to save time\n\nYou’ll learn how having Excel skills can be an important advantage for today’s legal professional. No previous Excel knowledge is required. Registrants will receive practice exercises as part of the course materials. \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/microsoft-excel-basics-for-lawyers/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online
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SUMMARY:SMART ADVOCACY: SHARPENING STRATEGY & MAXIMIZING VALUE
DESCRIPTION:Join the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association for an exceptional day-and-a-half legal education conference designed exclusively for plaintiff personal injury lawyers who are committed to maximizing results for their clients. This year’s program centers on one powerful theme: achieving the best possible resolution of your clients’ personal injury claims. From early case strategy and effective file positioning to strengthening negotiation leverage and enhancing trial performance\, APTLA’s Smart Advocacy conference will deliver practical\, actionable insights you can immediately implement in your practice. You’ll gain proven techniques to assess value\, build persuasive cases\, and drive stronger outcomes at every stage of litigation. Whether you are refining your approach to complex matters or seeking to elevate your overall litigation strategy\, this conference will equip you with the tools\, perspective\, and confidence to secure meaningful results for the clients who rely on your advocacy. \nSharpen your strategy. Strengthen your advocacy. Maximize client recovery. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Charlottetown.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/smart-advocacy-sharpening-strategy-maximizing-value/
LOCATION:Delta Prince Edward\, Charlottetown\, PEI
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SUMMARY:AI at Work: Human rights\, privacy\, and equity considerations for employers and unions
DESCRIPTION:Panelists will explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the workplace from a human rights perspective\, providing expert guidance on using AI in ways that promote equity and preserve privacy. Panelists will address questions such as: \n\nWhat federal and provincial laws currently regulate the use of AI? What other human rights and privacy laws or legal principles govern or restrict the use of AI at work?\nWhat key human rights and privacy concerns are raised by the use of AI by employers? In particular\, what concerns are raised by the prospect of algorithmic management\, defined as delegating to algorithms certain managerial tasks such as screening applications for employment\, assessing employee performance\, or even making decisions regarding the termination of employment?\nAre employers required to inform unions and employees about whether and how the employer is using AI in managing the workplace? Are employers required to secure employees’ consent before introducing AI technologies which may collect or use their personal information?\nWhat lessons can be learned from recent cases in which arbitrators and adjudicators have addressed privacy concerns relating to the use of other technologies in the workplace\, such as biometric monitoring\, audio and video surveillance\, and GPS tracking?\nHow might the introduction of AI into a workplace impact psychological safety and worker well-being? How can employers and unions ensure that the use of AI at work does not negatively impact employees’ mental health? What is “AI psychosis”\, and are employers required to accommodate employees who claim to be experiencing this?\nIf an employer uses an AI system that ultimately discriminates against employees or breaches employee privacy rights\, can the employer be held liable for the system’s flaws? Can the employer be held liable when a flawed AI system is used by a third party engaged by the employer\, such as a benefits administrator?\nHow can employers and unions address the use of AI through collective bargaining and workplace policies to promote equity and protect privacy? What other best practices should the parties implement to safeguard employee rights? What guidance has been released by the government and human rights bodies to this effect?\nFinally\, how can AI be applied in the workplace in a manner that reduces systemic discrimination and improves working conditions?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/ai-at-work-human-rights-privacy-and-equity-considerations-for-employers-and-unions/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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SUMMARY:Agora Justice 2026 – Accès à la justice en français
DESCRIPTION:English Following \nL’Agora est un mécanisme du CMFC permettant de rassembler des gens de diverses perspectives pour trouver des solutions innovantes aux enjeux de la francophonie canadienne. En 2026\, c’est le secteur de la Justice qui sera au centre des travaux. Cet événement réunira des spécialistes de partout au pays autour de thèmes tels que l’administration de la justice\, le droit familial et criminel\, l’apport des technologies\, ainsi que le partage d’expériences sur le terrain. \nToutes les personnes concernées par l’accès à la justice en français sont conviées à l’Agora du CMFC qui se tiendra au Centre de congrès RBC de Winnipeg les 26 et 27 juin 2026. \nCet exercice d’échange et de réflexion permettra aux personnes participantes de trouver des pistes concrètes pour renforcer l’accès à la justice en français au Canada. \nRetrouvez la programmation préliminaire en ligne et inscrivez-vous dès maintenant. \n————————————————————————————————————– \nThe Agora is a mechanism the MCCF uses to gather diverse perspectives and find innovative solutions to the issues facing the Canadian Francophonie. In 2026\, the focus of the work will be on the Justice sector. The event will bring together experts from across the country to discuss themes such as justice administration\, family and criminal law\, the role of technologies\, and the sharing of real-world experiences. \nAll those with an interest in access to justice in French are invited to attend the MCCF Agora\, which will take place at Winnipeg’s RBC Convention Centre on June 26-27\, 2026. \nThis discussion and reflection exercise will allow participants to identify concrete areas of improvement and strengthen access to justice in French in Canada. \nThe preliminary program can be found online. Registration is now open. \n 
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/agora-justice-2026-acces-a-la-justice-en-francais/
LOCATION:Centre de convention RBC – Winnipeg\, 375 York Ave\, Winnipeg\, MB R3C 3J3\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
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