“In Confidence”: Privacy and Disclosure in
Child Protection and Family Law

Chair: Justice Nicole Tellier, Superior Court of Justice

Speakers:

Renatta Austin, Child Protection and Family Lawyer
Sheena Scott, Counsel, Office of the Children’s
Lawyer
Maureen Silcoff, Silcoff, Shacter, Barristers &
Solicitors

Where: Online through ZOOM
When: Monday, March 6, 2023
From: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this important presentation regarding requests for disclosure of counselling/mental health/medical records, police records (including YCJA records), child protection records and immigration/refugee records in family law and child protection proceedings. Considering different fact scenarios, the panel will explore the statutory and common law constraints and implications regarding the disclosure of these documents, including the privacy interests of children and adult parties. Valuable practice tips on this significant topic will be shared by this experienced panel – please join
us!

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-confidence-privacy-and-disclosure-in-child-protection-and-family-law-tickets-558177282277

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Hear from a panel of research lawyers about best practices for legal drafting in family
law. The panel will discuss how you can be an effective advocate in your written
materials and submissions, and will provides tips and strategies to make the most of
your limited space in litigation materials. This interactive workshop is a must-see
session for all junior family lawyers (although intermediate and senior counsel are also
welcome!).