2023 Crown Law Symposium - Day 1
Supported by the Nova Scotia Department of Justice
June 13-14, 2023
PROGRAM, DAY 1
8:30 AM, WELCOMING REMARKS
Chief Justice Michael Wood | Chief Justice of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
Camille Cameron, K.C. | Professor and Dean, Schulich School of Law
Michelle Higgins, K.C. | Associate Deputy Minister, Nova Scotia Department of Justice
8:45AM, AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIA JUSTICE INSTITUTE: An Introduction and Emerging Issues
Brandon Rolle | Senior Legal Counsel, ANSJI
10:15 AM, BREAK
10:30 AM, RECENT SIGNIFICANT CASES: Part 1 of 2
Meghan Hughes | Director, Legal Services, AG PEI
Sheldon Choo | Lawyer, AG NB
Chris Whibbs | Counsel, AG NS
Eugene Choo | Counsel, NL
11:15AM, ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATIONS
Lisa Snider | Senior Consultant, Accessibility Changes Everything Inc.
12:00 PM, LUNCH
1:00 PM, PLENARY: ESTABLISHING MEANING AND CONTEXT: Evidence in Legislative Interpretation
John Mark Keyes | Sessional Professor, University of Ottawa Author, Executive Legislation, 3rd ed.
Brent Kettles | Crown Counsel, AG ON
2:30 PM, BREAK
2:45 PM, Choose one of "A", "B" and "C"
SESSION "A", LITIGATION: Direct and Cross-Examination
Jeremy Smith | Counsel, AG NS
John Gillis | Lawyer, AG NB
SESSION "B", COMMON ISSUES IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Marty Glogier | Solicitor, AG NS
Cheryl Scholten | Lawyer, AG NB
Todd Stanley, K.C. | former Deputy Minister of Justice and Public Safety, NL
SESSION "C", CHILD PROTECTION PRACTICES
Sanaz Gerami | Lawyer (Child Protection), NS DoJ
Mitch O'Shea | Counsel, AG PEI
Krista Atkins | Counsel, AG NL
Categories
Alumni, Speaker Series, Faculty Interest, Staff Interest
Time
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Location
This is a hybrid event. It will take place virtually, as well as in the Weldon Law Building.
Cost
In-person attendance: $60/day, includes lunch and refreshments
Virtual attendance: Free
Additional Information
Deadline for in-person attendance: June 2
Deadline for virtual attendance: June 8
