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SUMMARY:B.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nDesigned with both legal rigour and practical application in mind\, this session helps participants deepen their understanding of core workplace challenges and build hands-on skills to improve outcomes. \n\nWho Should Attend \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nHuman Resources Professionals\nLabour Relations Officers\nUnion Stewards & Counsel\nLegal Advisors and Advocates\n\n\nDelivery Format  \n\nIn-Person session led by leading labour relations experts\nInteractive case studies and guided discussion\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nStrategies for proactive problem solving\nScenario-based exercises and expert feedback\nLegislative updates and case study analysis\nTools to improve communication and resolution at the front lines\n\n\nB.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop \nComing Soon. \n\nFood and Beverages Breakfast and lunch to be provided\, with a variety of snacks and refreshments available during breaks. Breakfast is provided prior to the workshop and will be available starting at 8:00 am. Please share any dietary requirements at the time of registration so we can best accommodate your needs. \n\nChanges and NotificationsAll dates\, prices\, and locations are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any changes to venues or dates. If you have any questions\, please contact customerservice@lancasterhouse.com. \n\nPricing B.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference – Workshop $1\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n  \n\nB.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference Attend Lancaster House’s B.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference\, taking place at the same venue\, on November 6\, 2026. \nBundle your registration with this conference and workshop: \nB.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference + B.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop  \n$2\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nAdd the B.C. Public Sector Bargaining Conference to your bundle: \nB.C. Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference + B.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference + B.C. Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop or B.C. Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training Workshop  \n$2\,995.00Add to cart	\n			\n \nTailored for labour relations professionals\, lawyers\, consultants\, arbitrators\, and mediators\, the event will feature engaging discussions on the latest caselaw and legislative updates and procedural tools and challenges. Connect with leading legal and labour relations professionals and build the knowledge and relationship essential for success in Western Canada’s legal landscape. \nFeatured WorkshopsAttendees also have the option to attend the B.C. Public Sector Bargaining Skills Training Workshop taking place concurrent to this workshop. \nIn these interactive\, day-long workshops\, participants will hear from leading experts and work in small groups on skill-building exercises\, learning practical tools and techniques that will prove invaluable in day-to-day work. \nSpeakers \nComing Soon. \nCPD \nCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. More details regarding specific approvals from CPD accreditors to come.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/b-c-labour-arbitration-and-policy-skills-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver\, 999 Canada Pl #300\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 3B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Skills Training,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Reading it Right: Essential and emerging principles of collective agreement interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nAn understanding of the principles of contract interpretation is indispensable for anyone involved in the negotiation or administration of a collective agreement\, from front-line managers and union representatives to advocates in the arbitration process. The ground rules of collective agreement interpretation have seen a notable shift in recent years. While the traditional techniques of reading a collective agreement\, such as the “plain meaning” rule\, still play a central role\, arbitrators increasingly utilize a more “contextual” approach that takes into account relevant background in order to determine the parties’ intent. In this workshop\, experienced counsel will equip participants with the knowledge they need to deal effectively with the wide array of interpretation disputes that arise in a unionized setting. \n\nWhat are the most commonly applied rules of collective agreement interpretation? \nWhat is the difference between the “plain meaning” approach and a purposive approach? \nWhen can evidence of past practice or negotiating history be used as an aid to interpretation? \nHow do arbitrators reconcile negotiated contract language and the contrary provisions of employment-related statutes\, e.g. human rights and employment standards legislation? \nWhat is “contextual evidence\,” as set out by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Sattva case? In what circumstances can such evidence be admitted and relied upon to shed light on the meaning of a disputed clause? \nHow has the use of the “contextual” approach changed the way in which established rules of interpretation are applied? \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is ideal for anyone involved in the negotiation\, interpretation\, or enforcement of collective agreements\, including:  \n\nUnion Representatives and Labour Advocates – Individuals responsible for interpreting and enforcing contract language\, representing members in disputes\, and participating in grievance or arbitration processes. \n\n\nHuman Resources and Labour Relations Professionals – HR and LR staff who draft\, negotiate\, or apply collective agreement provisions in the workplace and need to understand how arbitrators interpret contract language. \n\n\nLabour and Employment Lawyers – Legal professionals advising clients or representing parties in arbitration who require up-to-date knowledge of interpretive rules and case law. \n\n\nFront-Line Managers and Supervisors – Operational leaders tasked with day-to-day contract administration who benefit from understanding the principles behind key provisions. \n\n\nArbitrators\, Mediators\, and Adjudicators – Dispute resolution professionals who interpret collective agreement language and must stay current on evolving approaches in arbitral and legal decisions. \n\n\nWhat to Expect:\nIn this virtual skills training workshop\, an experienced arbitrator\, joined by labour and management counsel\, will guide participants through the foundational principles and evolving practices of collective agreement interpretation. From front-line administration to arbitration advocacy\, a clear understanding of how language in a collective agreement is interpreted is essential for effective labour relations.  \nThrough interactive case studies and guided discussions\, participants will explore both traditional and modern interpretive approaches\, including how arbitrators balance plain meaning with contextual evidence\, and when past practice or negotiating history can be considered. The session will also examine the implications of recent case law and how statutory rights interact with collectively negotiated provisions.  \nParticipants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session\, engage in hands-on exercises\, and receive digital resources including case summaries and interpretive tools developed by Lancaster House program lawyers for ongoing use and future reference.  \n\nLearning Outcomes:\nParticipants will leave this training equipped to:  \n\nApply key principles of collective agreement interpretation; \nRecognize when contextual evidence or past practice is relevant; and \nResolve interpretation disputes using recent case law and best practices. \n\n\nPricing \n$995.00Add to cart	\n			\n  \n\nProgram Leader \nComing Soon. \nSpeakers \nComing Soon. \nCPD \nCPD\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR Alberta for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved by CPHR BC & Yukon for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\n\n\n\n\nThis program has been approved for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis program has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of New Brunswick may consider this program for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.\nMembers of the Law Society of Ontario may consider counting this program for 4.5 Substantive hours; 0 Professionalism hours.\nMembers of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society may consider counting this program for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/reading-it-right-essential-and-emerging-principles-of-collective-agreement-interpretation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Skills Training
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SUMMARY:Ontario Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nParticipants will hear from leading experts and work in small groups on skill-building exercises\, learning how to apply an EDI lens to the bargaining process from start to finish. \nThis workshop is designed for union leaders and negotiators\, employer representatives and HR professionals\, and labour relations specialists and legal experts. \nAttendees also have the option to attend our featured conferences at the same venue. Bundle pricing is available! \n\nWhat to Expect \nAttendees will be encouraged to ask questions\, engage with other participants\, and consider how collaborative approaches between union and management can help meet legal obligations\, enhanced workplace equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\, and benefit employees and businesses alike. \nAll participants also receive a comprehensive set of digital materials\, including textbook chapters\, case summaries\, and additional resources compiled by Lancaster House program lawyers for continued learning and reference. \n\nWho Should Attend \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nUnion Representatives and Labour Negotiators\n\n\nGovernment and Organizational Leaders\, Employer Representatives\, and Human Resources and Labour Relations Professionals\n\n\nLabour and Employment Lawyers\n\n\nMediators\, Conciliators\, and Arbitrators\n\n\nOntario Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training WorkshopComing Soon. \n\nFood and Beverages \nBreakfast and lunch to be provided\, with a variety of snacks and refreshments available during breaks. Breakfast is provided prior to the workshop and will be available starting at 8:00 am. Please share any dietary requirements at the time of registration so we can best accommodate your needs. \n\nChanges and Notifications \nAll dates\, prices\, and locations are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any changes to venues or dates. If you have any questions\, please contact customerservice@lancasterhouse.com. \n\nPricing \nOntario Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Skills Training – Workshop \n$1\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n \n\nAttendees have the option to attend our featured conferences taking place on December 2 and 3 at the same venue. Bundle pricing is available. \nOntario Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference 2026  \nLancaster House’s Ontario Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference returns in-person on Wednesday\, December 2\, bringing together leading experts\, union representatives\, employer negotiators\, and neutrals to examine the latest developments shaping collective bargaining in the public sector. This year’s program will provide crucial updates on the economic outlook and its implications for labour relations\, as well as recent case law\, legislative changes\, and major political and policy developments that will inform your next round of bargaining. \nOntario Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference 2026 \nLancaster House’s Ontario Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference will take place in person on Thursday\, December 3 at the Hilton Downtown\, offering essential updates and analysis for union and management representatives\, legal practitioners\, and labour relations professionals. This year’s program will delve into the real-world workplace impact of significant legal\, legislative\, and policy developments\, with a focus on how recent news and trends are shaping arbitration and labour relations in Ontario and beyond. \nOntario Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop \nLancaster House’s Ontario Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop will take place in person on Friday\, December 4\, simultaneous to this workshop. \nSpeakers \nComing Soon. \nCPD \nCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. More details regarding specific approvals from CPD accreditors to come.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/ontario-bargaining-in-the-broader-public-sector-skills-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Skills Training,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Ontario Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nDesigned for management\, union participants\, and legal practitioners alike\, attendees will hear from leading experts and work in small groups on skill-building exercises. \nAttendees also have the option to attend our featured conferences at the same venue. Bundle pricing is available. \n\nWhat to Expect: \nIn this full-day workshop\, an experienced facilitator\, along with employer and union representatives\, will guide participants through a facilitated discussion and interactive exercises. \nAttendees will be encouraged to ask questions and engage with other participants. All participants also receive a comprehensive set of digital materials\, including textbook chapters\, case summaries\, and additional resources compiled by Lancaster House program lawyers for continued learning and reference. \n\nWho Should Attend \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nHuman Resources (HR) Managers and Directors\n\n\nUnion Officers and Representatives\n\n\nLegal Practitioners\n\n\nOntario Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training WorkshopComing Soon. \n\nFood and Beverages \nBreakfast and lunch to be provided\, with a variety of snacks and refreshments available during breaks. Breakfast is provided prior to the workshop and will be available starting at 8:00 am. Please share any dietary requirements at the time of registration so we can best accommodate your needs. \n\nChanges and Notifications \nAll dates\, prices\, and locations are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any changes to venues or dates. If you have any questions\, please contact customerservice@lancasterhouse.com. \n\nPricing \nOntario Labour Arbitration and Policy Skills Training Conference – Workshop \n$1\,355.00Add to cart	\n			\n  \n\nFeatured Conferences \nAttendees have the option to attend our featured conferences taking place on December 2 and 3 at the same venue. Bundle pricing is available. \nOntario Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference 2026  \nLancaster House’s Ontario Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference returns in person on Wednesday\, December 2\, bringing together leading experts\, union representatives\, employer negotiators\, and neutrals to examine the latest developments shaping collective bargaining in the public sector. This year’s program will provide crucial updates on the economic outlook and its implications for labour relations\, as well as recent case law\, legislative changes\, and major political and policy developments that will inform your next round of bargaining. \nOntario Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference 2026 \nLancaster House’s Ontario Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference will take place in person on Thursday December 3\, offering essential updates and analysis for union and management representatives\, legal practitioners\, and labour relations professionals. This year’s program will delve into the real-world workplace impact of significant legal\, legislative\, and policy developments\, with a focus on how recent news and trends are shaping arbitration and labour relations in Ontario and beyond. \n\nAttendees also have the option to attend the Ontario Public Sector Bargaining Workshop on Friday December 4\, 2026\,  concurrent to this workshop. \n\nSpeakers \nComing Soon. \nCPD \nCPD\nLancaster House provides professional education programs that qualify for CPD credit for human resources professionals\, lawyers\, and paralegals across Canada. More details regarding specific approvals from CPD accreditors to come.
URL:https://lancasterhouse.com/event/ontario-labour-arbitration-and-policy-skills-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Skills Training,Workshop
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