Program Chairs
Samaneh Hosseini
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Brandon Kain
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Stay current on critical developments impacting the shifting landscape of contract law in Canada.
From emojis as consent, to tariffs and the frustration doctrine, and to the latest rulings from the courts, and more, make sure you’re well-prepared for contracting in 2026 and beyond.
Contract law is fundamental to how businesses, institutions, and governments operate, across a broad range of professions and fields. In this fast-moving and technical space, it’s challenging to keep up with significant developments affecting your practice.
In this one-day signature OsgoodePD symposium, our exceptional faculty of contract litigators, transactional counsel, academics, and judges will guide you through the most important developments of the past year. You will learn how to navigate shifting standards, case law, and strategies strategically and proactively to better represent your clients and organizations.
Whether your work involves negotiating, drafting, interpreting, or litigating contracts, you can’t afford to get left behind. Don’t miss out – register today.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Critical updates on the most important contracts case law of the past year – including a cross-country roundup
How the use of technology continues to influence the law – including whether an emoji is significant to signify consent, and how this affects your practice
The latest on project contracting, procurement and infrastructure – including specific considerations for government and public sector procurement processes
Strategies for successful contracting with public and Indigenous partners in Canada
Best practices for drafting termination clauses in response to employment standards amendments, along with tips for navigating an emerging provincial divide in this area
Tactics for managing emerging challenges in contracting, including the impacts of supply chain disruptions, tariff impacts, and ESG integration on risk allocation, frustration and force majeure
Perspectives from judges and arbitrators on key issues for counsel specializing in contract law – including post-transaction dispute resolution and arbitration, breach of representations and warranties and the assessment of damages
Who Should Attend
Corporate and commercial lawyers
Government and public sector lawyers
Procurement professionals
Commercial litigators
In-house counsel
Construction contract and procurement specialists
Transactional Counsel
Faculty
Program Chairs
Samaneh Hosseini
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Brandon Kain
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Instructors
Jeff Fixsen
Partner, Duncan Craig LLP
“Excellent. Relevant, varied, and timely.”
Agenda
Please Note:
The information below is from the 2024 iteration of this program. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.
Welcome from the Chairs
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CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
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 | 5h |
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| Professionalism | 1h |
| Total | 6h |
| Substantive | 5h |
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| Professionalism | 1h |
| Total | 6h |
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