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Day 1: Wednesday, April 22 | 8:45am
Examining the Potential Impact of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act on Your Practice

On July 1, 2019 with the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act came into effect. This replaced the long-standing Proceedings against the Crown Act. The CLPA introduces several changes, including provisions to insulate the government’s policy-based decisions. This session will provide in-depth examination of how crown liability has changed as well as guidance on how to navigate new requirements for litigating against the Crown.

  • Examining what “policy decisions” and what “regulatory decisions” are immune from liability
  • How to interpret the retroactive application of s.11 of the act
  • Unravelling the implications of the CLPA on claims of negligence, misfeasance and class actions
  • Learn how to file a motion without having an underlying action

Speaker: Sunil Mathai, Senior Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General

Day 1: Wednesday, April 22 | 2:15pm
Strategies for Effectively Dealing with Self-Represented Litigants

The Green Line represents a significant investment in Calgary’s transportation network, communities, and future of the city. With changes to the Alberta government’s funding schedule for the Green Line, what challenges lie ahead for this project and what’s being planned to overcome them?

  • Use the Rules: Multiple options for efficiently handling claims by self-represented individuals
  • Mastering Communication: How to effectively manage the relationship with a self-represented litigant
  • Councillor Contact: avoiding pitfalls when self-represented litigants make unannounced visits to City Hall or communicate directly with elected officials

Speakers include:

  • Stephen Ronan, Partner, Lerners LLP
  • Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, City of Mississauga
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