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• Amici Curiae Open House: Chopsticks 101

  • When
    04 Sep 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Chimo Community Services 120 - 7000 Minoru Boulevard Richmond, BC, Canada V6Y 3Z5
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  Professional Development Course:
  

  Amici Curiae Open House Hosted by: Yvonne Choi and Sheona Docksteader

  
  

  Programme:
  

  530 Registration
  

  600 Welcome Remarks

  615 Amici Curiae Workshop Updates 

  700 Tea 102 

  730 A2J Mandarin and Cantonese phrases

  800 Mahjong + Snacks

  900 Goodbyes

  For more information contact:
  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727

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• Amici Curiae Indigenous Seminars 2018: Matrimonial Property on Reserve Part 1 (ACIS 107)

  • When
    18 Sep 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae Indigenous Seminars 2018 Matrimonial Property on Reserve Part 1 (ACIS 107)  Facilitated by Kelly Harvey Russ, counsel , Russ  Law Corporation

  Description:
  

  A Review of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA)”

  The 1986 Supreme Court of Canada decision in Derrickson v. Derrickson, ruled that courts cannot apply provincial or territorial family laws respecting Matrimonial Real Property on reserves.
  

  The Indian Act does not address this issue and as a result, many of the legal protections and rights relating to Matrimonial Real Property applicable off reserves were not available to individuals living on reserves.   The Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act was enacted to address this long-standing legislative gap and ensure that people living on reserves have similar protections and rights as other Canadians.

  • drafting of 

  1. Without Notice Notice of Application,
  2. Draft Affidavit, and
  3. Draft Order;

  • where the client is a victim of gendered violence; and 
    practical applications of FHRMIRA.

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

  Amici Curiae Friends Rate (in-person and webinar): $0

  
  

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  For more information contact:
  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727

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• Amici Curiae Indigenous Seminars 2018: Matrimonial Property on Reserve Part 2 (ACIS 108)

  • When
    20 Sep 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae Indigenous Seminars 2018 Matrimonial Property on Reserve Part 2 (ACIS 108)  Facilitated by Kathy McCue, MRP Specialist West, Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property

  Description:
  

  A Review of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA)”

  The 1986 Supreme Court of Canada decision in Derrickson v. Derrickson, ruled that courts cannot apply provincial or territorial family laws respecting Matrimonial Real Property on reserves.
  

  The Indian Act does not address this issue and as a result, many of the legal protections and rights relating to Matrimonial Real Property applicable off reserves were not available to individuals living on reserves.   The Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act was enacted to address this long-standing legislative gap and ensure that people living on reserves have similar protections and rights as other Canadians.

  This presentation will explore the issue of MRP on reserve including:

  • the history and context of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA)
    
  •  the ability for a First Nation to enact its own law to address on-reserve MRP; and
    
  • an overview of the provisional federal rules which apply in the absence of a First Nation MRP Law.

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

  Amici Curiae Friends Rate (in-person and webinar): $0

  
  

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  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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• Amici Curiae Lectures Series 2018: Immigration 101 (AC IMM 101)

  • When
    22 Sep 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Collingwood Neighbourhood House 5288 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9
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  Professional Development Course:
  

  Amici Curiae Lecture Series 2018 Immigration 101 (AC IMM101) Facilitated by Will Tao, counsel, Embarkation Law Corporation

  Description:
  

  This is a primer on immigration law when one of the parties is self-represented. Learn how to complete key related forms. 

  9:00 am Opening Remarks + Amici Curiae Updates

  9:30am  Intro to Immigration 101 + Temporary Residence 

  10:45am  Break

  11:00am Refugees and Humanitarian Permanent Residence 
  

  11:45am Lunch

  12:15pm Economic Class Permanent Residence

  12:45pm Break

  1:00pm Maintaining PR,  Citizenship and Emerging Issues

  1:20pm Q&A

  1:30pm Goodbyes

  CPD: 4 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:
  

  Single Seat Rate: $315 CAD

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

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  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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• Amici Curiae A2J Lectures Series 2018: How we can ensure equal justice for all regardless of one's means?

  • When
    26 Sep 2018
  •  
    12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Rotary Club of Richmond Hilton Hotel Richmond
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  Amici Curiae A2J Lecture Series 2018: How we can ensure equal justice for all regardless of one's means? Should pro bono service provider apply a means test? Facilitated by  Dom Bautista

  Description:
  

  Amici Curiae Friendship Society, thru its workshops, has been providing free personalized help to the public complete legal forms since 2011. Their workshops are powered by paralegals and supported by the profession. On September 14, it inaugurated in RIchmond in a partnership with CHIMO Community Services. A generous Q/A is included.

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 1 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Cost:
  

  Single Seat Rate: $0 CAD

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  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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• Amici Curiae A2J Lectures Series 2018: How we can ensure equal justice for all in light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report?

  • When
    09 Oct 2018
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 222 Main St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae A2J Lecture Series 2018: How we can ensure equal justice for all in light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report? Lessons from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Facilitated by  Dom Bautista

  Description:
  

  Amici Curiae Friendship Society, thru its workshops, has been providing free personalized help to the public complete legal forms since 2011. Their workshops are powered by paralegals and supported by the profession. It began servicing the Downtown Eastside 5 years later thru its partnership with Atira Women's Resource Society. It inaugurated its Indigenous workshop at the Carnegie Community Centre last May 30, 2018. Dom Bautista, its executive director, shares the lessons they have learned. A generous Q/A is included.

  Light lunch included.
  

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 1 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:
  

  Single Seat Rate: $0 CAD

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  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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• Amici Curiae Lectures Series 2018: A View from the Bench: Family Law in the Provincial Court (AC PCBC 102)

  • When
    16 Oct 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae Lecture Series 2018 A View from the Bench: Family Law in the Provincial Court (AC PCBC 102) Facilitated by Judge Paul Meyers, Provincial Court of BC

  Description:
  

  Before starting or responding to any matters in Family Court, you need to have a basic knowledge of the required procedures and court forms.

  Provincial Court Judge Wilson Lee will discuss the required court forms and steps for dealing with proceedings under the Family Law Act and the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act.

  
  Develop best practices on how to help SRLs.

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 1 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:
  

  Single Seat Rate: $75 CAD

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

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  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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• Amici Curiae Human Rights Seminars 2018: Human Rights Law (ACHR 101)

  • When
    23 Oct 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae Human Rights Seminars 2018 Human Rights Law (ACHR 101)  Facilitated by Lindsay Waddell, counsel, Moore Edgar Lyser

  Description:
  

  Join Ms Lindsay Waddell as she provides a primer on human rights law including the latest developments.

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

  Amici Curiae Friends Rate (in-person and webinar): $0

  Single Seat Rate (in-person and webinar): $78.75

  
  

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  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727

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• Amici Curiae Human Rights Seminars 2018: BHCRT and the Self-represented Party (ACHR 102)

  • When
    30 Oct 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae Human Rights Seminars 2018 BC Human Rights Tribunal and the Self-represented Party (ACHR 102)  Facilitated by Noriko Kawaguchi, mediator, Canadian Human Rights Commission

  Description:
  

  Join Noriko Kawaguchi, BSc. LLB. Certified Mediator and ADR Practitioner with Canadian Human Rights Commission Resolution Services Division.

  
  

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

  Amici Curiae Friends Rate (in-person and webinar): $0

  Single Seat Rate (in-person and webinar): $78.75

  
  

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  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727

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• Amici Curiae Human Rights Seminars 2018: CHRC and the Self-represented Party (ACHR 103)

  • When
    06 Nov 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Professional Development Course:
  

  Amici Curiae Human Rights Seminars 2018 Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Self-represented Party (ACHR 103)  Facilitated by Noriko Kawaguchi, mediator, Canadian Human Rights Commission

  Description:
  

  Join Noriko Kawaguchi, BSc. LLB. Certified Mediator and ADR Practitioner with Canadian Human Rights Commission Resolution Services Division.

  
  

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

  Amici Curiae Friends Rate (in-person and webinar): $0

  Single Seat Rate (in-person and webinar): $78.75

  
  

  (View cancellation policy)

  For more information contact:
  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727

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