Program Directors

Max Jarvie

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Susan Lindsay

Counsel, Law Commission of Ontario

Confidently govern in the age of AI.

AI is reshaping risk, regulation and decision-making across every organization. Get the practical tools to govern AI responsibly – combining legal insight, real-world application and hands-on learning so you can capably advise, oversee and manage AI across its lifecycle.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations operate – often faster than laws and governance frameworks can keep up. This new, five-day certificate from OsgoodePD equips professionals with the knowledge and practical tools needed to effectively govern AI from risk assessment to regulatory analysis to post-deployment. Through a blend of expert-led sessions and hands-on, applied learning, you will learn how to navigate evolving legal requirements, assess and mitigate risk, build defensible governance frameworks and respond to real-world challenges. Walk away with a complete, practical governance toolkit – and the confidence to lead in an AI-driven world.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Understand how AI technologies work, including generative and agentic systems, and their key risks

Apply governance frameworks and principles to real-world AI use cases

Interpret the evolving AI legal and regulatory landscape in Canada and globally

Identify legal, ethical, and governance risks, including bias, privacy, human rights, and security concerns

Design and implement governance structures, controls, and lifecycle processes for AI systems

Get the latest on employment, liability and organizational risk considerations

Evaluate terms in AI vendor contracts, including how to handle IP

Identify material risks through structured AI risk assessments

Synthesize legal, technical, and governance considerations into practical recommendations

Produce a complete AI governance case file for organizational use

Who Should Attend

Lawyers interested or advising on artificial intelligence (AI), technology, privacy, data security

In-house counsel

Governance, compliance, internal audit and risk management professionals

Government and regulatory counsel or representatives

Privacy, information, security and technology officers

Senior executives with oversight responsibility for AI risk and strategy

Consultants and advisors supporting organizations on AI, risk or governance

Professionals in a managerial, executive or director position looking to increase their knowledge of artificial intelligence governance

Faculty

Program Directors

Max Jarvie

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Susan Lindsay

Counsel, Law Commission of Ontario

Advisory Board

Maura Grossman

Professor of Law and Computer Science, University of Waterloo

Jon Penney

Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School

Rob Straker

Executive Director – AI, Data & Analytics, KPMG Canada

Register

Jan 19, 26 & Feb 2, 9 & 16, 2027

Please note: The in-person participation option is available only for Module 5 (February 16).

$3,995 + TAX

Time

January 19, 2027

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

January 26, 2027

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

February 2, 2027

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

February 9, 2027

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

February 16, 2027

9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

Printable Registration Form

If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.

“Is financial assistance or funding available?”

As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:

Certificate Requirements

To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must view all program modules (either live or via recorded archive) and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.

CPD and Accreditation

Please Note

Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. Confirmed hours will be available soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Client and Technical Support

Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.

Program content questions

Elise Parr, Program Lawyer
eparr@osgoode.yorku.ca

Online Technical Requirements

To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.