Lawyers and Court Workers Welcome
311 Open Bar Series
Presents

An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis
children, youth and families
(formerly known as Bill C-92)

What It Is, What It Isn’t and What You Should Do About It

Chair:Justice Manjusha Pawagi, Ontario Court of Justice

Speakers: Justice Jessica Wolfe, Ontario Court of Justice
Maureen Bulbrook, Indigenous Counsel,
Office of the Children’s Lawyer
Sarah Clarke, Principal, Clarke Child & Family Law
Rebecca Kingdon, Counsel, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Naiomi W. Metallic, Assistant Professor of Law & Chancellor’s Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University

Where:Online through ZOOM
When:Tuesday, March 8, 2022
From:4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The federal Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families came into effect on January 1, 2020. Our highly knowledgeable and experienced panel will provide an essential overview of the Act, how it has been interpreted since coming into force and practical advocacy tips regarding its application to the CYFSA. You will also hear about the recent decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal and its implications for the Act. Do not miss this critical program.

Please Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-act-respecting-first-nations-inuit-metis-children-youth-and-families-tickets-277016382457

North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
in cooperation with the Family Lawyers’ Association
PRESENTS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM!

PROVE IT
A Master Class in Evidence with Professor Rollie Thompson
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Evidence matters in family law cases and is an essential part of effective advocacy. Join Professor Rollie Thompson for a deep dive into the rules of evidence, including practical tips on how to recognize and anticipate evidentiary issues in your case, the process and test for admissibility of expert evidence, and common evidentiary pitfalls to avoid. You cannot afford to miss this program!

Chair: The Honourable Justice Debra Paulseth, Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto

Speaker: Professor Rollie Thompson, QC, Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University

Project Managers: Lauren Calderwood and Wendy Yee

REGISTER NOW!
Click here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/prove-it-a-master-class-in-evidence-with-professor-rollie-thompson-tickets-278369790537 to register now via Eventbrite. Cost is $25, including materials. On the day of the program, the Zoom session will open at 4:00 p.m. Once admitted, you are free to attend to other tasks until the start of the program. If you attempt to join at or after 4:30pm, there may be a delay in admitting you.