Summer Law Institute (SLI)

Ryan Fritsch, lawyer and current counsel with the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO), will speak about the LCO’s AI in Criminal Justice project. The project explores questions, concerns, and possibilities around the use of AI in policing, courts and the Canadian criminal legal system as a whole. This promises to be an engaging, and thought-provoking session.

Megan Savard (Savards LLP) is widely regarded as one of the preeminent criminal defence lawyers working today. She has been counsel on many high-profile cases such as the recent Hockey Canada trial. We will talk to Megan about her career, as well as her perspectives on criminal law, prison abolition and the role of defence in the administration of justice.

Take a guided tour of Osgoode Hall, a national historic site since 1979 and one of Canada’s architectural treasures. Staff from the Law Society of Ontario will lead a fascinating walk through this spectacular building.

This session focuses on legal challenges and advocacy efforts related to PFAs often called “forever chemicals”. It explores the litigation landscape, regulatory developments under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and the broader environmental and health implications of PFAs exposure.

The chaos and disruption caused by the Canada – U.S. trade war has shaken up our economy and sparked new conversations about improving trade within Canada. Natalie Cammarasana and Spencer Livingstone from Blakes will take us through the current interprovincial trade landscape, highlight some proposed legislative changes, and explore what that means for Canada’s future.

Lawyers from Aboriginal Legal Services discuss Indigenous law, their programs and services, and the history of the Indigenous Learning Centre – held at the Indigenous Learning Centre, Ontario Court of Justice,10 Armoury St, Toronto.

A panel of experts discuss online safety for minors in relation to intimate images, sexual harassment, online bullying, and more.

Learn about the implications of new provincial legislation and the legal challenges that have followed. Join representatives from the Parkdale Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub as well as the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) for an exploration of this important topic.

Chief Justice Tulloch continues the legacy of OJEN’s founder, Chief Justice Roy McMurtry, who championed educators and recognized the important role they play in helping people understand the fundamental principles of our democracy.

Mr. Allan Hux and the Honourable Fran Kiteley present the 15th annual Hux-Kiteley Exemplary Justice Educator award to Susan Kasurak from Western Technical-Commercial School in the Toronto District School Board.

Nat Paul from CCLET and OJEN staff introduce new resources for your law classroom.

The Honourable Justice Lorne Sossin of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, returns to share his picks for the most significant legal cases of the past year.