“[M]ost legal decisions are not made by legislatures, the executive or the courts – the traditional branches of governance – but by a host of administrative tribunals exercising delegated executive power.” - The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin

Appearing before an administrative tribunal presents a specific set of challenges.  You need to know how the procedural and evidentiary context varies from your experiences in court. How should you use past tribunal decisions in your arguments? What is the impact of a self-represented litigant on the tribunal’s procedure?

Engage with  our exceptional panel as they share perspectives on effective administrative tribunal practice  from the view of tribunal counsel, tribunal member, and advocate. Gain expert insights on how procedure varies across tribunals and how to successfully prepare for your first (or fiftieth!) appearance before an administrative tribunal. 

Prepare yourself by assembling a stellar administrative tribunal toolkit to put your mind at ease.  This program is not to be missed!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Jenna Wates, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
Carmen Francis, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

MODERATOR

SPEAKERS

Michelle Flaherty, Member of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Laura Little, Counsel at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal
Lucia Shatat, Senior Legal Advisor at the Competition Tribunal