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Stay current on administrative justice topics, including both day to day practice and broader issues that shape tribunal work. You will explore topics such as fairness, independence, reasons for decision, and emerging trends that affect how tribunals operate. Experienced speakers connect these topics to real work in tribunals and agencies. You will leave with a stronger understanding of your role and tools that support effective, confident decision making. |
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Regulators and administrative tribunals make many important decisions in Canada. They oversee areas like energy, nuclear safety, telecommunications, and professional regulation for engineers, lawyers, and medical professions.
A common question is how independent these bodies are from government. This matters more now in energy regulation because of climate change and net zero goals. It also matters in professional regulation because of concerns about what regulated professionals can say in public. Alberta’s recent steps to protect freedom of expression for regulated professionals raise clear questions about when a regulator can step in, and when it must step back. In this webinar, we will focus closely on how adjudicative decisions are protected from outside influence. We will look at where policy direction ends, and decision-making must remain independent. The goal is to help decision-makers understand how to preserve tribunal autonomy while still applying government policy in a clear, fair, and workable way. If you have questions, please contact us at info@foaj.ca or call 855-466-0501. $149, plus applicable tax
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