Crown Liability in Tort – Basics (002969)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

3 hours (over 2 days)

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

Please note that this course is open to Justice Canada legal professionals only (lawyers, notaries who are members of the Chambre des notaires du Québec and paralegals).

• 2-day English session
  • March 4, 2026 (1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET)
  • March 5, 2026 (1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET)
• 2-day French session
  • April 8, 2026 (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET)
  • April 9, 2026 (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET)

This course will provide participants with an understanding of basic principles of tort law as applied to the federal Crown. By the end of the session, participants will be able to identify relevant legal issues and will understand basic legal principles governing these issues and their application by the courts.

Topics covered

• The emergence of Crown liability and its parameters as defined by the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act and the courts
• Significant cases dealing with basic principles of Crown liability
• A discussion of distinctions and interactions that exist between civil liability and other claims in administrative law
• An overview of recent trends, other significant decisions and current issues in this area

Client: Constitutional, Administrative & International Law Section (CAILS) in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness. Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2026 Accreditation Summary.

Click here for the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).