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

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).

• English (over 2 days)
  • Part 1: January 13, 2027 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)
  • Part 2: January 20, 2027 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)
• French (over 2 days)
  • Part 1: January 14, 2027 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)
  • Part 2: January 21, 2027 (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)

Client: Legislative Services Branch 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 (CWAHW). 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.

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).