The Law Society of Saskatchewan (LSS) has listed a number of upcoming events for January, including one exploring “the increasing use of child-inclusive mediation within alternative dispute resolution.”
The Jan. 14 session, hosted by Family Mediation Canada, will explore the value of child-inclusive mediation in family matters, as well as “the practical opportunities and challenges it presents.”
According to a separate information page, the session will be conducted by two heavyweights in family law: King’s University College adjunct professor Rachel Birnbaum, and Queen’s University professor Nicholas Bala.
Also on Jan. 14 — as well as on Jan. 22 — Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute of Nova Scotia will host The Developing Law of Family Violence, a session exploring developments in family violence law, “including the evolving legal landscape and new materials on family violence in family law cases.”
“The sessions will explore new case law on coercive control, the indirect impacts of family violence on children, and the range of ‘safe’ parenting orders issued in family violence contexts,” states a description.
On Jan. 16, the Regina Drug Treatment Court (RDTC) will offer “an in-depth look at the program as it enters its 20th year of operation.”
“Designed for legal professionals and stakeholders, the session will outline RDTC eligibility criteria, referral processes, program structure, and outcomes for participants,” states a description.
On Jan. 28, Family Mediation Canada is back to host a virtual session on findings from Justice Canada’s 2025 National Family Law Survey — focusing on “the impact of recent amendments to the Divorce Act,” and how they affect the work of “family justice professionals.”
“The session will provide participants with insights into current research from Justice Canada, increase awareness of related publications, and encourage discussion on how the findings may influence legal practice, policy development, and future research in family law.”
Jan. 29-30, the Canadian Bar Association will host its mid-winter conference in Regina. The two-day event will bring together legal professionals from across Saskatchewan to explore legal trends, put on “practical workshops” and provide “valuable networking opportunities.”
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