Supreme Court of Canada Advocacy

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Rent this three-hour video to catch up on what you missed at Supreme Court of Canada Advocacy. Learn from senior judges about how preparing to appear at the SCC is different from other hearings.

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Program Chairs:
Sean Gaudet, Department of Justice Canada
Alyssa Tomkins, Gowling WLG

Not every counsel has an opportunity to appear at the Supreme Court of Canada, but if you do make an appearance, you want to make it count. This program brings together seasoned advocates and senior judges to share their perspective on the unique role of the Supreme Court of Canada, and why preparing to appear at the SCC is different preparation for other hearings.

You will learn:

Tips for drafting standout leave applications and strong factums on appeal
Strategies to anticipate and prepare for questions from the Bench
The do's and don'ts of effective oral submissions at the SCC
Special considerations for getting leave to intervene, and making the most of your time.

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Faculty Includes:
The Hon.Justice Mahmud Jamal, Supreme Court of Canada
The Hon. Michael J. Moldaver, Goodmans LLP
Robin Basu, Ministry of Attorney General for Ontario
Sujit Choudhry, Haki Chambers Global
Erin Dann, Embry Dann LLP
Annamaria Enenajor, Ruby Shiller Enenajor, Barristers
Ewa Krajewska, Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP
Michael Morris, Department of Justice Canada
Jeremy Opolsky, Torys LLP
Lesley Ruzicka, KC, Ministry of Attorney General Province of British Columbia
Paul-Erik Veel, Lenczner Slaght LLP
Lauren J. Wihak, McDougall Gauley LLP

1:00 – 1:05
Opening Remarks
Sean Gaudet, Department of Justice Canada

1:05 – 1:30
Written Advocacy at the SCC: Fireside Chat with The Hon. Justice Mahmud Jamal
Moderator: Sean Gaudet, Department of Justice Canada

1:30 – 2:10
Tips for Getting Leave to Appeal at the SCC
Paul-Erik Veel, Lenczner Slaght LLP
Lauren J. Wihak, McDougall Gauley LLP
Lesley A. Ruzicka, KC, Ministry of Attorney General for British Columbia
Moderator: Alyssa Tomkins, Gowling WLG

2:10 – 2:20
Break

2:20 – 3:00
What Makes Effective Oral Advocacy at the SCC
The Hon. Justice Mahmud Jamal, Supreme Court of Canada
Robin Basu, Ministry of Attorney General for Ontario
Erin Dann, Embry Dann LLP
Moderator: Sean Gaudet, Department of Justice Canada

3:00 – 3:05
Break

3:05 – 3:45
Questions from the Bench: How to Anticipate Them and How to Answer Them
Annamaria Enenajor, Ruby Shiller Enenajor, Barristers
Michael Morris, Department of Justice Canada
Jeremy Opolsky, Torys LLP
Moderator: Alyssa Tomkins, Gowling WLG

3:45 – 4:25
The Special Case of Interventions at the SCC: How to Get Leave and How to Make the Best Use of Your Time
The Hon. Michael J. Moldaver, Goodmans LLP
Sujit Choudhry, Haki Chambers Global
Ewa Krajewska, Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP
Moderator: Alyssa Tomkins, Gowling WLG

4:25 – 4:30
Closing Remarks
Alyssa Tomkins, Gowling WLG

Great, candid insights on SCC advocacy
"Great, candid insights on SCC advocacy. The frank comments from former SCC judges on the court process and how it operates was a highlight!"

A privilege to hear from SCC judges and experienced SCC counsel
"Thank you – this was a unique and fascinating session. It’s rare to have the privilege of hearing from former SCC judges and such experienced SCC counsel in one thorough afternoon of CPD on SCC advocacy. Bravo!"

Great demonstration of advocacy at the SCC
"Exceptional speakers, Lots of great practice tips from senior members of the bench and bar. Great demonstration of advocacy at the Supreme Court of Canada."

Eligible CPD Hours:
This program contains 0.50 Professionalism Hour(s) and is eligible for up to 3.0 Substantive Hours.

The Advocates' Society is an approved CPD provider with the Law Society of British Columbia. This program is eligible for up to 3.5 hours of CPD credits. A minimum 1.00 hour will pertain to ethics, and professional responsibility.

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This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.

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