Appearing before Parliamentary Committees (018524)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

2 hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

This training session will provide Justice counsels with the knowledge and tools to appear with confidence, in a meaningful and appropriate manner before parliamentary committees.

Topics covered

• Basics of Parliamentary Committees
• Roles of witnesses - client Minister and officials, Justice legal advisors
• Tips for preparing and appearing
• Minority government context

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

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

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 2025 Accreditation Summary.

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