Resources

In December 2016, the All Families Are Equal Act (the “Act”), intended to provide equal treatment for all children regardless of how they were conceived, received royal assent. Amending 41 statutes, including most notably the Children’s Law Reform Act and Vital Statistics Act, the Act recognizes the various types of families in our society and streamlines processes for parents utilizing assisted reproduction and surrogacy.

Take part in this dynamic discussion as your colleagues from across Canada and members of the CBA’s National Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources Law Section (NEERLS) connect and collaborate about Canada’s climate change legislation.

Join us as we discuss the latest Express Entry changes and how they affect your clients. Our panel of experts will share strategic tips and best practices to help you navigate the changes and advise your clients on maximizing their chances of success.

As immigration lawyers our role is to advocate for our clients and help them achieve their immigration goals. The ability to advocate successfully, whether in front of a tribunal, in a court room, on the phone with a Service Canada officer, or at a port of entry, is a key skill.

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram blogs…social media has changed the way our industry communicates, networks and shares timely and critical information. It presents immigration lawyers with both great opportunities and new challenges. Join us for an engaging panel discussion on effectively harnessing the power of social media while maintaining security and complying with ethical and professional standards.

In June 2016, amendments to the Trademarks Act and Patent Act established a statutory privilege for certain communications between trademark agents/patent agents and their clients.

With the passing of Bill 163, Supporting Ontario’s First Responders Act (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), 2016, and the WSIB Policy which followed, there is a great deal of interest in PTSD in the compensation community.

Networking is critical to career advancement whether we are looking for new clients, making transitions within our current organizations, searching for a new job, or forming relationships with other lawyers to build a more rewarding career.

Join your colleagues in this follow-up to our popular MOECC Cap & Trade program and deepen your knowledge of Ontario’s new climate change legislation and the compliance obligation that started on January 1, 2017.

Service animals provide an important support for people with a variety of visible and invisible disabilities. It is essential that service providers and employers understand the state of the law around service animals to avoid running afoul of their obligations.