Introduction to Charter Statements (LEG00217)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

45 minutes

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

This course is a brief introduction to Charter Statements. It explains the Minister’s duty under s. 4.2 of the Department of Justice Act, the format and purpose of Charter Statements, and the process, roles and responsibilities involved in preparing them. It is aimed mainly at LSU counsel involved in legislative initiatives.

Topics covered

• Purpose of Charter Statements
• Process for preparing Charter Statements
• Roles and responsabilities

Presented by the Human Rights Law Section (HRLS) in collaboration with the Legal Practices Policy Division (LPPD).

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).