Apologies and the Law (016090)

Overview

Delivery method

Online Self-Paced

Duration

3 hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

When is it okay to say you’re sorry? Governments cannot be compelled to apologize, but increasingly it is the first step in a reconciliation process. This session will provide an overview of what constitutes an apology, as well as the evolution of apology laws in the United States, Australia and Canada. It will also highlight some of the important Canadian jurisprudential developments in a post apology law era.

Topics covered:

• What constitutes an apology: 0:04:15
• Canadian Common Law and Apologies: 0:24:37
• Evolution of apology laws in Canada: 1:12:41
• Significant public and private sector apologies: 2:03:58
• Practice tips: 2:34:25
• Exercises on crafting the appropriate apology: 2:38:58

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2024 Accreditation Summary.

Click here for the 2023 Accreditation Summary.

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