CPD training
Upcoming Webinar:
Parents' and Caregivers' Rights During Family Investigations
Presenters:
Humera Jabir and Iman Baobeid, West Coast LEAF
Description:
Courthouse Libraries BC is proud to support West Coast LEAF presenting on parents’ and caregivers’ rights during family investigations.
Every year in BC, thousands of families experience investigations by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or a delegated Indigenous Child and Family Services Agency (ICFSA). Regardless of their outcome, these investigations are disruptive, invasive, and traumatic. Parents and caregivers have rights during these investigations that they can exercise to safeguard themselves and their children from unjust state intervention.
This webinar will share West Coast LEAF’s new resources on the rights of parents and caregivers during family investigations, including a guide for parents and caregivers, a guide for lawyers and advocates, and a companion resource on the stages of an investigation. Speakers will explore legal and practical strategies that lawyers, advocates, parents, and caregivers can use to ensure fairer investigations and reduce system overreach.
Participants in this presentation may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit with LSBC.
Date and time:
Thursday, September 10th, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NEDpnGJUS1irvP3XglZdRw
Animal Law Beyond the Bark - Navigating Pet Custody & Dangerous Dog Case
Presenters:
Regional Administrative Judge Rita Bowry, Provincial Court Judge George Leven, and V. Victoria Shroff, KC
Description:
Courthouse Libraries BC is proud to support Regional Administrative Judge Rita Bowry, Provincial Court Judge George Leven, and V. Victoria Shroff, KC, Animal Lawyer, as they present “Animal Law Beyond the Bark - Navigating Pet Custody & Dangerous Dog Cases.” Join us on October 6, 2026, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
Drawing on their experience from the bench, Judges Leven and Bowry will offer valuable insights into the courts' approach to animal-related disputes, including dangerous dog proceedings and common issues that arise in these matters, which will be of interest to legal professionals and the public alike.
The discussion will also explore the evolving treatment of companion animals under British Columbia's Family Law Act, making this a unique opportunity to hear from judicial legal leaders and BC's pioneering animal law lawyer.
Participants in this presentation may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit with LSBC.
Date and time:
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9hUZz0igT9SQfDZ2DoilIw
AI and Wrongful Convictions – is it good, bad, or safe to use?
Presenters:
Cathy R Cobey, Tamir Israel, Michael Semanchik, and Ryan Fritsch
Description:
The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Heads of Prosecutions Subcommittee on the Prevention of Wrongful Convictions, supported by Courthouse Libraries BC, presents: AI and Wrongful Convictions – is it good, bad, or safe to use?
Expert panelists will discuss some of the ways in which AI is being used in criminal investigation and prosecutions, and potential benefits and challenges from this new reality. This presentation will be of interest to Crown and defence counsel, law enforcement and anyone interested in the future of the criminal justice system.
Presenters - Cathy R Cobey - Global & Americas Technology Risk AI Leader, Tamir Israel – Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Michael Semanchik – Exec Dir Innocence Centre (US), and Ryan Fritsch – Law Comm Ontario.
Participants in this presentation may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit with LSBC.
Date and time:
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jP06cV0QR2-5GjSFyGlpYw
Personal Planning in BC: Essentials and Case Law Updates
Presenters:
Audrey Jun and Martina Zanetti
Description:
Courthouse Libraries BC is proud to support Nidus in presenting Personal Planning in BC: Essentials and Case Law Updates.
October is Personal Planning Month - ensure that your practice is up-to-date and learn about what legal documents are available in BC for adults to plan for current or future needs if they need assistance due to illness, injury, or disability. Learn about options for clients where capacity is in question, and more about the roles, responsibilities and duties associated with Representation Agreements and Enduring Powers of Attorney. The presentation will also briefly cover emerging case law in this area. There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentation.
Participants in this presentation may claim up to 1 .5 hours of CPD credit with LSBC.
Date and time:
Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EJDxlXZZSEe7BMNOqgagnQ
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More CPD opportunities
Archived webinars
Archived webinars are organized by topic. If you plan to review a previously recorded course for CPD credit, it is your responsibility to ensure that your review of the course meets the Law Society of BC's Eligible Activities for continuing professional development.
Legal research course
This course, which is eligible for CPD credit, is a series of videos that demonstrate how to plan a research strategy and employ specific research skills. In the videos we show you how to use popular legal research tools that are free (CanLII) or that you can use for free at the BC Courthouse Libraries.
Take the course (including self-assessment quiz questions) through the Law Society's Brightspace platform.