Program Materials

14th Annual Conference: Crown Liability

Table of Content

Program Date: March 21, 2018

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Agenda

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Faculty List and Biographies

Tab 1
The Year’s Most Important Cases in Crown Liability
Michael H.Morris, Senior General Counsel, National Litigation Sector, Department of Justice (Canada), Ontario Regional Office

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Recent Developments in Negligence Affecting Crown Liability
Prof. Erika Chamberlain, Western Law, Western University

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Chippewas of the Thames First Nation v. Enbridge and Clyde River (Hamlet) v. Petroleum Geo-Services Inc. and Their Impact On The Duty To Consult and Accommodate
Manizeh Fancy, Crown Law Office, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Nader R.Hasan, Stockwoods LLP

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Recent Class Actions Litigation Involving the Crown
Sonal Gandhi, Counsel, Crown Law Office-Civil, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
John Kingman Phillips, Waddell Philips LLP

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The Current State of Crown Immunity After Canada (Attorney General) v. Thourin (2017)
Jacqueline M.Dais-Visca, Senior Counsel, National Litigation Sector, Department of Justice Canada
Paul Sheridan, Crown Law Office-Civil Law, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)

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The Impact of International Trade Law on Crown Liability
Michael D.Solursh, Counsel, Citizenship, Immigration & International Trade (Ontario)

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Ethical and Professional Issues in Crown Litigation
Joseph K.Cheng, (moderator), Counsel, Business, Regulatory and Extradition Law Division, Justice Canada (Ontario Regional Office)
The Hon. Justice Lise G.Favreau, Superior Court of Justice (Ontario)
Gina Scarcella, Senior Counsel (Public Safety and Defence), Justice Canada An Interactive Discussion of How

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Note Paper

Accident Benefits: What’s Current, What’s Important?

Table of Content

Program Date: March 8, 2018

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Agenda

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Faculty List and Biographies

Tab 1
The Most Important Accident Benefits Cases Over the last 12 Months
Mary Nicole Corriero, Lofranco Corriero Personal Injury Lawyers

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Less of a Guessing Game Now: Current Procedural Realities at the Licence Appeal Tribunal
Fabio Longo, Trianta Longo LLP
Nathalie V.Rosenthall, Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP
Alexander M.Voudouris, Pace Law Firm
Catherine H.Zingg, Flaherty McCarthy LLP

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Limitation Periods in Accident Benefits Practice
Laleh Hedayati, Howard Sacks Henry LLP

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Catastrophic Impairment (CAT): Medical-Legal Insights and Continuing Developments Under the New Definition
Maia L.Bent, Lerners LLP
Dr. Chantal Vaidyanath, University Health Network, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

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Ethical and Professional Issues in AB Practice
Tracy L.Brooks, Senior Counsel, Intact Insurance Company
Allan W.Chapmik, Pace Law Firm
Matthew Consky, Kahler Personal Injury Law Professional Corporation
Sandi J.Smith, Gilbert Kirby Stringer LLP

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Causation: Updating the Test and Eliminating the Confusion
Lisa C.Pool, Sullivan Festeryga LLP
Alexander M.Voudouris, Pace Law Firm

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Notes

11th Annual Intensive Course on Drafting and Reviewing Search Warrants

Table of Content

Program Date: March 5, 2018

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Agenda

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Faculty List and Biographies

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Foundation Principles of Search and Seizure
Scott C.Hutchison, Henein Hutchison LLP

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Warrant Writing and Reviewing 101
Fraser M.Kelly, General Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)

Tab 3
Regulatory Information in the Hands of Police; More than Ling and Jarvis
Michael Fawcett, Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario), Crown Law Office – Criminal

Tab 4
latest Hot Issues in Computer and Related Technology Searches
Matthew Asma, Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario), Crown Law Office – Criminal

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Informers and Tipsters: Current Challenges and Strategies for Using Anonymous Sources
Susan Magotiaux, Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario), Crown Law Office – Criminal
Erin Dann, Barrister
Detective Sergeant W.J. (Jamie) Prosser, Coordination Unit-Technical Support Branch, Investigation and Support Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police
Glen Crisp, Assistant Crown Attorney, Guns and Gangs Initiative, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)

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Novel Challenges for Warrant Writers in the High Tech Age
Randy Schwartz, General Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario), Crown Law Office – Criminal

Tab 7
Media Searches
Kenneth Grad, Henein Hutchison LLP

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Practical Issues in the Warrant Process: Special Cross-Discipline Panel Discussion
The Hon. Justice Michael J.Epstein, Ontario Court of Justice
Andrew Furgiuele, Doucette Santoro Furgiuele
Sergeant David Cobey, RCMP, Technical Case Management Program
Sarah Shaikh, Senior Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada

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Note Paper

Legal Risk Management For Design Professionals: Strategies For Dealing With Today’s Complex Projects

Table of Content

Program Date: March 2, 2018

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Agenda

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Faculty List and Biographies

Tab 1
Allocating Risks by Contract: The Essentials
Geza R.Bandfai, McMillan LLP

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RAIC Document Six

Tab 1B
OAA 600

Tab 1C
ACEC 31 Contracts

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Allocating Risks by Contract: Troublesome Clauses to Watch Out For
Annik Forristal, McMillan LLP

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Disputes and Claims: Best Practices to Protect Yourself
Jennifer Roberts, Gibbs & Associates

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Coverage and Common Insurance Issues
Steven Stieber, Stieber Berlack LLP

Tab 5
The Changing Risk Profile: Recognizing and Managing Emerging Areas of Liability
Wilma Schreuders, VP & GM Design Professional Group, XL Catlin

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Note Paper

Gambling by the Book: Ensuring Compliance with Federal and Provincial Gaming Laws

Table of Content

Program Date: March 1, 2018

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Agenda

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Faculty List and Biographies

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Chair’s Overview and Introduction
Don Bourgeois, Counsel Gaming and Gambling, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP; Principal, Gaming & Regulation Group Inc.

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Gaming Risks and How to Mitigate Them
Terry McInally, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd.

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Developing a Control Environment and Meeting the AGCO Standards
Sukvinder Singh, Director, Audit and Financial Investigations, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

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Identifying Roles and Responsibilities and Managing Relationships
Luke Orchard, SVP, Chief Compliance and Risk Management Officer, IGT

Tab 5
A Discussion with Canadian Operators and Suppliers
Don Bourgeois, Counsel Gaming and Gambling, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP; Principal, Gaming & Regulation Group Inc.
Leo Perri, Chief Financial Officer, Delta Bingo & Gaming
Domenico Roma, Director, Internal Audit, Caesars Windsor
Kelly Tessier, Chief Compliance Officer, Great Blue Heron Casino

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Managing Relationships: Crown Corporations, Government, Public, External and In-House Counsel
Don Bourgeois, Counsel Gaming and Gambling, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP; Principal, Gaming & Regulation Group Inc.
Rob Kroeker, Chief Compliance Officer & VP Legal, Compliance, Security, British Columbia Lottery Corporation
Carolyn Marcotte, Vice-President, Legal and Compliance, Caesars Windsor
Jim Warren, Principal, Gaming & Regulation Group Inc.

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Anti-Money Laundering and the Gaming Industry
Christopher Masters, Director, Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited
Derek Ramm, Director, Anti-Money Laundering, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

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Notes

Critical and Emerging Issues in School Law for K-12 Education Professionals

Table of Content

Program Date: February 27, 2018

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Agenda

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Faculty List and Biographies

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Optional Primer
The Statutory Framework
Robert G.Keel, Keel Cottrelle LLP

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The Impact of the Charter of Rights and the Ontario Human Rights Code on Schools
Jessica Koper, Shibley Righton LLP

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Navigating Education Law Issues When There are Mental Health Challenges
Dr.Sharon Pyke, Superintendent of Education, Greater Essex County District School Board

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“Developments at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Relating to Education Matters”
Jennifer Scott, Social Justice Tribunals Ontario

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Police, Cyberspace and Criminal Behavior
Detective Constable Scott McQuoid, Sex Crimes Unit, Child Exploitation Section, Toronto Police Service

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The Family: Rights of the child & Parent, Issues of Custody and Access, Child Protection, Foster Care and Foster Children, Homelessness
The Hon. Marvin A.Zuker, Associate Professor, Leadership, Higher & Adult Education, University of Toronto, OISE
Sheila C.MacKinnon, Barrister & Solicitor

Tab 7
Student Discipline: Best Practices on the Ground
Mac Vecchiarino, Superintendent – Policy, Strategy and Global Learning, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Courtney Lewis, Safe Schools Administrator, Toronto District School Board
Mark Haarmann, Superintendent, Leadership Development & School Support Services, Peel District School Board

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Police Protocols and YCJA: School Board Implications
Nadia Adragna, Principal, Monsignor Fraser College, St.Martin Campus; Principal, Safe Schools Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board
Brock Jones, Crown Counsel (Criminal), Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario
Police Constable Megan McGarry, Divisional Policing Support Unit, Toronto Police Service

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Case Study Overview: Current Challenges Facing Schools – An Educator’s Response
Robert G.Keel, Keel Cottrelle LLP
The Hon. Marvin A.Zuker, Associate Professor, Leadership, Higher & Adult Education, University of Toronto, OISE

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Notes