The Federal Legislative Process (Pts I & II) (LEG00131)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

6 hours (over 2 days)

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

Dates:

• French session - 2 days of 3 hours on October 3 and 10, 2024.
• English session - 2 days of 3 hours on October 23 and 30, 2024.

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

Topics covered:

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

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.

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 2024 Accreditation Summary.

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