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Canada’s Access to Justice Week
October 18, 2022The third annual National Access to Justice Week is taking place from October 24 to 28 with programming for legal professionals, community and justice sector workers and members of the public offered in collaboration with Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan. This year’s theme explores the qualitative and quantitative data currently available to the justice sector, what data should be collected, and how data can be effectively used to understand and address the legal needs of Canadians.
Nationally focused events, include:
- Self Representation – Where Do We Stand and Where do we Go From Here?
- We’ve Got the Data – Now What?
- Access to Justice in the Wake of the Divorce Act Amendments
- Accountability in justice – Practical tips to increase access to justice
- People-Centred Data Collection
- Barriers to Accessing Justice for Two Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Nonconforming People in Canada
- Data, drugs & disorientation: access to justice research from the edge
- Well-being matters: Mental health in the legal professions
In addition to national events, each participating province will host a full line-up of local events, including some free legal education seminars for members of the public, intended to help answer everyday legal questions and connect participants to relevant legal resources. For local programming schedules and registration information, refer to the links below:
- British Columbia: The Canadian Bar Association
- Manitoba: Law Society of Manitoba website
- Ontario: ca/TAG
- New Brunswick and Nova Scotia: Access to Justice in the Wake of the Divorce Act Amendments
- Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week website
Programs are free; however, advance registration is required. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation for legal professionals may be granted for some sessions.
The Access to Justice Week is an opportunity for legal professionals across Canada to learn about new initiatives, connect with diverse partners and explore and review critical access to justice issues from different perspectives.