Program Director
François Tanguay-Renaud
Associate Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Eligible for
Public emergencies and disasters affect the legal advice you provide and how you provide it. Get prepared.
Recent domestic and international public emergencies have created unprecedented and thorny legal issues across many different areas of law. More and more legal professionals across all areas of practice are being forced to seek and provide guidance in situations where there is little certainty, but quick and decisive action is required.
This unique OsgoodePD program is designed specifically for legal professionals in private practice, in-house or in government who want to develop an expertise in the emerging area of “emergency law”. You will learn how to address the legal issues arising from emergency conditions, disasters and converging crises in our increasingly volatile and uncertain world.
This one-of-a-kind program will give you the knowledge, tools and strategies you need to get “emergency ready” from a legal standpoint.
In a world in which the frequency of major emergencies and disasters are likely to keep increasing, make sure you have the legal knowledge and skills to respond and pivot effectively. Register now to secure your spot.
What You’ll Learn
It’s an applied, deep dive into:
Emergency powers
Constraints on those powers
The impact of emergencies in areas of law including contract, employment and torts
You’ll also get practical insights into government decision-making in public emergencies, disasters and other crises, including guidance on how to access information.
Choose to attend one or all modules:
- Module 1 – Crises and the Law: Frameworks for Identification and Response
- Module 2 – Emergency Legislation and Regulation in Canada
- Module 3 – Emergency Management and the Public Law Framework: The Impact of Constitutional, Administrative and International Law
- Module 4 – Private Law Tools for Emergency Response
- Module 5 – Current and Evolving Issues in The Law of Emergencies: Government Relations, Crisis Advising and Recent Developments
Who Should Attend
Lawyers from all areas of practice
Government lawyers, policy advisors and officials (federal, provincial and municipal)
In-house counsel
Emergency and disaster management professionals
Jodie Al-Mqbali
Specialist, Legal & Risk Services, The Ottawa Hospital
“I really enjoyed the broad perspectives both in subject matter and vision from the various instructors and participants. I learned a lot about the different kinds of emergencies we may confront, and I understand now the unifying threads that run through our responses to these diverse kinds of emergencies.”
Faculty
Program Director
François Tanguay-Renaud
Associate Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Advisory Board
Saptarishi Bandopadhyay
Associate Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Adam Goldenberg
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Jennifer King
Gowling WLG LLP
Ewa Krajewska
Henein Hutchison LLP
John MacLean
Legal Counsel, Legal and Constitutional Law Division, Nunavut Department of Justice
David Matyas
PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge
Daniel Sheppard
Goldblatt Partners LLP
Brendan van Niejenhuis
Stockwoods LLP
Agenda
View the 2023 program brochure and agenda.
Eric Tessier
Legal Counsel
“An area of law that is too often overlooked. Legal professionals finally have training that gives them real credentials and makes Emergency Law a viable area of practice. Excellent program!”
Register
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Registration for this program is now closed.
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$3,295 + TAX
Time
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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Certificate Requirements
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must complete all program modules, and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.
CPD and Accreditation
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 | 24h 30m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 2h 30m |
| EDI | 1h 45m |
| Total | 28h 45m |
| Substantive (Module 1 Only) | 5h 30 m |
|---|---|
| Total (Module 1 Only) | 5h 30m |
| Substantive (Module 2 Only) | 4h 45m |
|---|---|
| EDI (Module 2 Only) | 1h |
| Total (Module 2 Only) | 5h 45m |
| Substantive (Module 3 Only) | 5h 15m |
|---|---|
| EDI (Module 3 Only) | 45m |
| Total (Module 3 Only) | 6h |
| Substantive (Module 4 Only) | 5h 15m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism (Module 4 Only) | 30m |
| Total (Module 4 Only) | 5h 45m |
| Substantive (Module 5 Only) | 3h 45m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism (Module 5 Only) | 2h |
| Total (Module 5 Only) | 5h 45m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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