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OC-62071-04In this presentation, Simon Renouf QC provides insights on three ways the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Charter] is relevant in administrative proceedings: Charter jurisdiction, search and seizure issues, and Charter values. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62071-03In this presentation, Jeremy Schick considers technical aspects of judicial review, including tools for seeking judicial review, and things to think about before applying for judicial review. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62071-02In this presentation, Matthew Lewans provides a discussion of the Dunsmuir standard of review analysis and provides helpful tips on how to frame this analysis. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62071-01In this presentation, Timothy Hurlburt QC provides a companion for statutory interpretation in the context of administrative law. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62066-06In this presentation, Sylvia A. Carruthers outlines common concerns with documents, other than wills that play a key role in estate planning. Consideration is given to enduring powers of attorney, personal directives, supported decision making authorizations, and Canada Revenue Agency forms. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62066-05In this presentation, Mandy England outlines considerations for estates in giving charitable gifts, including tax benefits, changes in tax perspectives, proper identification and how gifting different assets may incur different rules. Unusual assets, such as digital assets, genetic material, and pets, are also considered. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62066-04In this presentation, Jason Stephan identifies issues with estate planning in complex family situations by analyzing demographic trends affecting estate plans, using the Wills and Succession Act, outlining strategies for reducing wills challenges, using mutual will agreements, and placing interests in family trusts. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62066-03In this presentation, Sylvia A. Carruthers identifies the importance of risk management in estate planning including a lawyer's duty of competence, taking instructions and advising, drafting and executing documents, following up, and minimizing potential errors. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62066-02In this presentation, Michael Klaray discusses beneficiary designations such as life insurance, irrevocable beneficiary designations, RRSPs and RRIFs. Drafting tips, common mistakes, and tax benefits of common trusts are also considered. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62066-01In this presentation, Shelley E. Waite presents the process of estate planning for dependent children from the interview process, Family Maintenance and Support Provisions, planning structures such as trusts, and other considerations such as government benefits, exempt assets, and court appointments. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November 2017.
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OC-62058-06In this presentation, Thomas Gusa provides a checklist of concepts and steps to be considered when acting for a creditor of an insolvent debtor. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-05In this presentation, Walker Macleod compares debtor in possession restructuring in Canad and the United States. Specifically, he explores the differences in legislation as well as differences in principle, namely, critical lenders and debtor releases. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
