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Upcoming Legal Conferences Roundup
January 9, 2026Information has been provided on several upcoming conferences with legal themes:
Child-Inclusive Mediation: Promising Practices and Approaches
January 14, 2026
Family Mediation Canada invites legal professionals and dispute resolution practitioners to attend this virtual session focused on child-inclusive mediation in family dispute resolution. The session will explore the increasing use of child-inclusive mediation within alternative dispute resolution, examining both its value in family matters and the practical opportunities and challenges it presents.
Visit the Family Mediation Canada website for further information or complete the registration form.
The Developing Law of Family Violence
January 14 and 22, 2026
The Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute of Nova Scotia has organized two free one-hour webinars examining recent 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.
- Wednesday, January 14, 4:00 pm CST — Register online
- Thursday, January 22, 4:00 pm CST — Register online
Regina Drug Treatment Court
January 16, 2026
The Regina Drug Treatment Court (RDTC) will host an information session on January 16, 2026, offering 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.
To register, send your name, organization, telephone number, and email address by January 13, 2026, to [email protected].
Department of Justice Canada: Results from the 2025 National Family Law Survey on the Recent Divorce Act Changes
January 28, 2026
Family Mediation Canada is hosting a virtual session highlighting key findings from the Department of Justice Canada’s 2025 National Family Law Survey, with a particular focus on the impact of recent amendments to the Divorce Act on family justice professionals across the country.
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.
Visit the Family Mediation Canada website for further information or complete the registration form.
Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan – Mid-Winter Conference
January 29-30, 2026
The Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan is hosting its signature Mid-Winter Conference in Regina.
This two-day event brings together legal professionals from across the province for sessions on emerging legal trends, practical workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
For more information about the schedule and registration, visit the Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan website.
The Law Society of Saskatchewan also offers continuing professional development, and upcoming courses can be viewed on the Law Society’s website.
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