On May 26th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 p.m. ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces. During this event, you will learn:• Who is eligible for the AICLF• What costs the AICLF can cover• The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for• How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada• Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF. Registration and attendance details:• Register for the event by filling in this form.• The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT May 23rd.• You will receive a link to the meeting before the event.For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca

The CAN-TECH Spring Conference is back and, following last year’s success, will focus on discussing practical tips and tricks for junior to mid level technology lawyers to apply in their practices. The half-day, pan-Canadian program, with hybrid in-person and webcast sessions, will see panels across five satellite locations discuss a range of topics, including potential risks in drafting technology contracts, tends in litigation and how to navigate AI disruptions to your business. We look forward to you joining us at one of our five locations across the country for a chance to learn and network with your peers in the industry.

The CBA-NS Civil Litigation Section looks forward to this important discussion on the use of AI in civil litigation practice with Daniela Bassan, KC! This presentation will cover AI tools that assist in the practice of civil litigation, including generative and e-discovery tools and database platforms. Cost: Free (CBA Members) $20 (Non-Members) Non-Members, please contact cbainfo@cbans.ca for assistance.

Join the Young Lawyers and Law Students Sections for this joint discussion on all things transition to practice. We are looking forward to this discussion with panelists Shaniqwa Thomas (NS PPS), Hannah Adams-Horsfield (Torys LLP) and Cydney Kane (NS DoJ) who will answer questions about their transitions from law school, to articling, to practice. Cost: Free (CBA Members) $20 (Non-Members) Non-Members, please contact cbainfo@cbans.ca for assistance.

Join the Environmental, Energy, and Resources Section and the Business Law Section for a discussion on environmental due diligence in commercial transactions. We are pleased to have Alexandria Barnes, Partner at McInnes Cooper, leading this session. Cost: Free (CBA Members) $20+HST (non-members) Non-Members, please contact cbainfo@cbans.ca for assistance.

CBA-NS Wills, Estates, and Trusts Section Join seasoned trusts and estates practitioner Richard Niedermayer, KC, TEP, for a seminar on the use of trusts in estate planning in Nova Scotia in 2025 and beyond. In this session, we will explore the crucial role trusts can play in helping individuals achieve their planning goals – whether that be testamentary trusts, alter ego or joint partner trusts, bare trusts, or other inter vivos trusts. With the ever-changing tax and reporting landscape in Canada, practitioners implementing these strategies or working with them need to keep on top of the “why” and the “how” behind the use of these tools. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just starting out, this session will equip you with practical knowledge, current strategies, and a deeper understanding of the use of trusts in a modern estates practice.