Seminar ID

ION-2016-05-11B

Date and time

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 17:30 EST see it in calendar

Attendance
  • recording
Languages
  • in English
CPD hours

LSO 0.5 Professionalism
Expiry date: 9-6-2020

LSBC 3 CPD hours
Expiry date: 9-5-2024

CICC 3 CPD hours
Expiry date: 31-1-2018

Venue

Pace Law Firm300 The East Mall
Toronto
M9B 6B7

Capacity: 18

Description

The best interest of a child

  • S. 25 – best interests of the child as a factor; to whom does it apply?
  • What is the test to be considered for BIOC or elements that comprise the BIOC analysis?
  • Role of hardship in BIOC and weight to be given to BIOC
  • Factors to raise as part of BIOC argument
  • Collection of evidence to support BIOC
  • Update on case law, including Kanthasamy v. Canada (MCI), 2015 SCC 61
  • Application of BIOC – beyond an Application for PR on H&C grounds



Practice and ethical considerations that arise

  • Potential for conflict of interest where representing multiple members of family, including minors
  • Best interest of the client
  • Unaccompanied minors or children separated from parents – additional considerations to flag or be sensitive to, including issues of decision-making
  • Competency of counsel, seeking assistance, mentor, co-counsel
  • Managing client's expectations

Length

3 hours

Cost
regular fee - $ 90.00
           

Presenters


Cheryl Robinson

           

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