Get prepared for the next wave in class actions.
Connect with class actions counsel from across the country, and gain the latest insights and developments to support your constantly-evolving class actions practice.
For over two decades, OsgoodePD has been the premier forum for class actions debate in Canada. Join a renowned faculty of leading judges and practitioners from both government and private practice, who will guide you through the most critical issues in class actions today.
Hear from both plaintiff and defence counsel on the latest class actions developments across Canada, including thorny procedural challenges, developing trends, new technologies, and much more.
Join us in-person in downtown Toronto, watch live online, or register for the online replay.
Space is limited – register today!
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Class actions developments from east to west
Exploring mass tort alternatives to class proceedings
How to reach class members to optimize pickup rates, distribute settlements, and prevent fraudulent claims
Procedural Grab-Bag: developing procedural issues across case law
Incorporating technology into your class actions practice
Mediation of Class Actions
The Great Debate returns!
And more topics to be announced!
Who Should Attend
Plaintiff and Defence Counsel Practicing in Class Actions
Government Litigators
In-House Counsel
Liability Insurers
Notice and Settlement Specialists
Faculty
Program Chairs
H. Michael Rosenberg
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Associate Judge Catharine Moore
Federal Court of Canada
Emmanuelle Rolland
Audren Rolland LLP (Montreal)
Margaret L. Waddell
Waddell Phillips P.C
Claire E. Hunter, K.C.
Hunter Litigation Chambers
Register
Apr 10 & 11, 2025
$1,695 + TAX
Time
April 10, 2025
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
April 11, 2025
9:00 a.m – 1:30 p.m (ET)
Location
Jun 12 & 13, 2025
$1,695 + TAX
Time
June 12, 2025
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
June 13, 2025
9:00 a.m – 1:30 p.m (ET)
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CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the 2024 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 8h 05m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 30m |
| EDI | 15m |
| Total | 9h 50m |
| Substantive | 8h 05m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 30m |
| EDI | 15m |
| Total | 9h 50m |
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