The gold standard event for administrative law and practice.
Join us for 2 days as we gather federal and provincial decision-makers, Justices, lawyers, and academics.
2024 Conference Co-Chairs
Michael H. Morris
Senior General Counsel, National Litigation Sector
Department of Justice
“What really stands out is the CI commitment to canvassing the most topical, cutting edge and practical issues arising in public law that its participants face in their work every day.”
Alyssa Tomkins
Partner
Gowlings WLG (Canada LLP)
“This event […] consistently impresses by drawing many tribunal members and decision-makers, creating a vibrant forum for public and private lawyers and professionals.”
SPECIAL APPEARANCE FROM
The Honourable Justice Suzanne Côté
Supreme Court of Canada
CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
Deputy Chief Commissioner
2024 Featured Speakers
Hon. Nicholas McHaffie
Judge
Federal Court
Darlene Carreau
Chief Administrator & CEO
Courts Administration Service
Paul Daly
University Research Chair in Administrative Law & Governance
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law
Robert Blair
Manager, Adjudication Legal Services
Ontario Securities Commission
Richard D. Sharpe
Director
Black Equity Branch
People and Culture Division
Centre for People, Culture and Talent
Treasury Board Secretariat │ Ontario Public Service
THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS
Distill the key concepts from the Mason decision and understand how they relate to the Vavilov framework
Assess the use of Artificial Intelligence in submissions and decision-making
Determine the minimums and the limits to helping the self-represented and appreciate the value of a trauma-informed lens in administrative decision-making
Extrapolate the impact of the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Doré in the recent York Region decision on Charter rights and values
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Add more value to your conference experience by signing up for these hands-on and practical workshops and consider sending your team!
WORKSHOP A
Decision Writing 1.0: The Essentials of Writing Jurisdictionally Compliant Decisions
October 28, 2024
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
WORKSHOP B
Decision Writing 2.0: The Art of Writing Efficient, Concise and Accessible Decisions
October 28, 2024
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Workshops are offered In-Person only
CPD ACCREDITATION
This 2-day conference program can be applied towards 9 of the 9 substantive hours, and 3 of the 3 professionalism hours, including the one EDI hour, of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the Law Society of Ontario. Additional accreditation is also available for attending the pre-conference workshops.
Who’s in the Room
- Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC)
- Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
- Canadian Transportation Agency
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Global Affairs Canada
- Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada
- Landlord and Tenant Board
- Ontario Energy Board
- Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
- Social Security Tribunal of Canada
- …and more!
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE
Be part of the gold standard event for Administrative Law.
Engage with federal and provincial decision-makers, Justices, attorneys, and academics to address critical challenges in the administrative and regulatory sectors. This year’s focus includes the implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Mason decision and the evolving landscape post-Vavilov. Topics include access to justice, procedural fairness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed approaches. Explore the future of court modernization, including AI in decision-making. Equip yourself with the latest insights to ensure legal compliance and effective decision-making.
A MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR
- Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Administrative Tribunals
- Adjudicators
- Tribunal Members, Counsel, and Paralegals
- Government, Agency, and Commission Lawyers
- Ombudspeople
- Arbitrators and Mediators
- Municipal and University Decision-Makers and their Advisors
- Private Practitioners working in Administrative Contexts
PAST ATTENDING ORGANIZATIONS
- Canada Border Service Agency
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Canada Transportation Agency
- Canadian Heritage Legal Services
- Canadian Human Rights Commission
- Canadian Judicial Council
- Canadian Radio Television & Telecommunications Commission
- Citizenship & Immigration Canada
- Financial Services Tribunal
- FINTRAC
- House of Commons
- Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada
- Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada
- Justice Canada Legal Services
- Office of Conflict of Interest & Ethics Commissioner
- Office of the Auditor General of Canada
- OJAG Ottawa
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Veterans Review & Appeal Board
- …and more!
Testimonials
A great program with excellent speakers, knowledgeable and well respected in the legal community.
I had a very good experience. Thought the speakers were insightful.
This conference was extremely well organized. The focus on the various aspects and implications of the Vavilov decision was fascinating. The speakers were all excellent and the manner in which potentially differing views were presented was very useful.
I have to admit that I was impressed with the overall experience. Given the current context imposed by COVID-19, I think the team did a very good job. I will gladly participate to another Canadian Institute conference. Very well organized!
This is the best conference I have attended in decades – the Vavilov content comes at a perfect timing in my job and I have learned so much.
A very engaging conference with useful analysis on recent and relevant topics.