National Criminal Law Program
2012
THE 39TH ANNUAL NATIONAL
CRIMINAL LAW PROGRAM
Evidence, Ethics and the Administration of Justice
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
MONDAY JULY 9 TO FRIDAY JULY 13, 2012
This program is now sold out and maintaining a wait list.
Our final brochure and registration form is here.
Thursday evening activity brochure and registration form is here
The National Law Program is Canada’s largest criminal law conference. Presented annually since 1974, the Program attracts over 700 practitioners, judges and others in criminal and criminal/regulatory law.
The faculty is comprised of Canada’s finest defence lawyers, Crown prosecutors and the judiciary, giving attendees a unique opportunity to benefit from the skills and knowledge of this premiere teaching team. The volumes of printed material, written specifically for the Program, provide delegates with the most comprehensive, up-to-date criminal law resource materials available today.
Receptions offer organized opportunities to socialize, forge new friendships and reconnect with colleagues from across the country. Don’t miss this extraordinary must attend CLE and networking event. Enrolment is limited.
DESTINATION:
This year’s Program takes place in beautiful Victoria (www.tourismvictoria.com). Victoria has something for everyone; there is so much to see and do, it’s just a matter of choosing.
TUITION:
Regular Registration Fee is $750.00 + $90.00( 12% HST) = $840.00. If called to the Bar June 2007 or after Registration Fee is $495.00 + $59.40 (12% HST) = $554.40. Registration Fee includes attendance, program materials, light breakfast, and refreshment breaks. Enrollment is limited. To register, complete the registration form on the back of this brochure and mail or fax it, along with payment, as directed.
LOCATION:
All plenary sessions, break-out groups and workshops will take place at the Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, and the adjoining Fairmont Empress Hotel, at 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC. The Conference Centre is within walking distance of dozens of restaurants, eateries, and all hotels where room block arrangements have been made.
ACCOMODATIONS:
Delegates should book accommodations early. Rooms will be reserved on a first come-first served basis. Delegates are advised to contact the listed hotels directly, preferably through the front desk or online reservation link (versus 1-800 call centre) and state that they are with the Federation of Law Society of Canada’s National Criminal Law Program and quote any applicable group code.
Hotel Grand Pacific (4 star rating)
463 Belleville St., Victoria, Phone: (250) 386-0450. Toll Free: 1-800-663-7550
Online: http://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/your-room
Group Number: JUL12NCLP, Block room rate of $169 to $189.
Cut-off date: June 8, 2012
The Fairmont Empress (4 star rating)
721 Government Street, Victoria, Phone: (250) 384-8111. Toll Free: 1-866-540-4429
Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/federationoflawsocieties
Block room rate of $149-$189.
Cut-off date: June 14, 2012
Days Inn (3 ½ star rating)
427 Belleville St., Victoria, Phone: (250) 386-3451. Toll Free: 1-800-665-3024.
Online: http://www.daysinnvictoria.com/victoria-hotel-reservations.html
Email Group Number JL08 to judi@daysinnvictoria.com / or Rayna@daysinnvictoria.com Block room rate of $139.
Cut-off date: April 8, 2012
Additional waterfront accommodations are available at the Delta as follows. Please note that the Delta is a 15 minute walk to the Convention Centre. The Delta also offers a water taxi/shuttle service.
Delta Victoria (4 ½ star rating)
45 Songhees Road, Victoria, Phone: (250) 360-2999. Toll Free: 1-800-667-4677
Online: http://www.deltahotels.com/en/hotels/contacts.html?hotelId=51
Group Number: GKRFED, Block room rate of $159 to $199.
Cut-off date: May 25, 2012
ACCREDITATION:
The Program will be submitted for accreditation in all MCLE/MCPD accrediting jurisdictions.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
Receptions on Monday and Tuesday are included in the registration fee. There are also Thursday evening activities available that are not included in the registration fee. Additional information and the registration form are here.
For additional Program information:
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
National Criminal Law Program
Attention: Jessica Grant, Program Coordinator
110 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 303
Toronto, Ontario M4R 1A3
Tel: 647.352.8733
Fax: 647.352.8533
jmgrant@rogers.com