The Canadian Federal Legislative Process (with instructors) (LEG00131)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

In-person

Duration

6 hours (over 2 days)

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

Target audience: Any federal Government officials who may become involved in the legislative process during its various stages, including policy officers and Legislative Services Branch personnel

• French (over 2 days)
  • Part 1: September 11, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)
  • Part 2: September 18, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)
• English (over 2 days)
  • Part 1: October 2, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)
  • Part 2: October 9, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)

This training session will be recorded.

The course will cover the various steps of the Canadian federal legislative process, from policy development to the coming into force of Acts, from the perspective of government legislative counsel.

Topics covered

• Policy development
• Authority to draft
• Preparation of a Bill
• Parliamentary process
• Coming into Force of Acts

In-person location (NCR): EMB A-226 (French sessions only)

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.

Click here for the 2024 Accreditation Summary.

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