Program Directors
Patrick Case
Assistant Deputy Minister, Education Equity Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Education
Ruth Goba
Former Interim Chief Commissioner, OHRC/Consultant
Eligible for:
Your chance to hear from some of Canada’s leading experts at a time when addressing human rights has never mattered more.
Interpreting and applying human rights legislation presents a complex and often unique set of challenges. The Osgoode Certificate in Human Rights Theory & Practice, now in its 10th year, was designed specifically for lawyers, human rights and human resources professionals, and will give you the knowledge to correctly apply the appropriate regulatory framework to protect your organization, your employees and yourself.
New approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion ensure that human rights issues will continue to impact governments, public institutions and the private sector. These changes, along with an increased focus on human rights, has served to underscore the importance of being able to understand and, more importantly, apply human rights concepts.
Over the course of one (1) week, you will learn from a stellar faculty of practicing lawyers, human rights professionals and academics. They will address key themes, and you will get to apply these in an interactive role-play and individualized feedback.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
The simulation exercise on Wednesday May 31 involves multiple breakouts that are not recorded. Live attendance – either in-person or online – is required.
What You’ll Learn
The concepts of discrimination and harassment
The duty to accommodate in relation to gender, disability, religion/creed,
family status and other human rights grounds
The effect of intersectionality
Resolving conflicts involving competing rights
The interplay between human rights legislation and other related legislative regimes
Dealing with the aftermath of a human rights complaint
The review and implementation of institutional human rights policy
The role of human rights agencies (Commissions, Tribunals,
Advocacy Centres) and the Courts
Advocacy before human rights or other tribunals
Identifying and resolving ethical issues and issues of fairness in
human rights matters
What remedies are available for human rights violations?
Who Should Attend
Human Rights Professionals
Human Resources Professionals
Human Rights Lawyers
Employment and Labour Law Practitioners
In-House Counsel
Trade Union Representatives
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Officers
Disability and Return to Work
Managers
Human Rights and Equity
Consultants
Nancy Sims
Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity, Humber College
“The five days of intensive sessions were most rewarding. As a human rights practitioner, I got the opportunity to deepen my theoretical understanding of human rights law in Canada. Simultaneously, I gathered new skills in promoting the prevention of human rights violations at the post-secondary level…. Thanks to Pat Case for his vision and having the courage to step into the ‘gap’.”
Agenda
Faculty
Program Directors
Patrick Case
Assistant Deputy Minister, Education Equity Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Education
Ruth Goba
Former Interim Chief Commissioner, OHRC/Consultant
Advisory Board
Antonella Ceddia
Executive General Counsel & Head of Legal Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board
Shelagh Day
Former President & Senior Editor, Canadian Human Rights Reporter
Fo Niemi
Executive Director, Centre for Research Action on Race Relations (CRAAR)
Dora Nipp
Human Rights Education & Change Specialist, Ontario Human Rights Commission
Susan Ursel
Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkins LLP
Instructors
Laura Mae Lindo
Former Director, Diversity and Equity Office, Wilfrid Laurier University
“What a phenomenal program! Each day has led us into a much richer understanding of such important issues and ideas.”
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$3,295 + TAX
Time
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Certificate of Program Completion
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must view all program modules (either live or archived sessions) and and pass the post-program multiple-choice assessment.
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 27h 45m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 15m |
| EDI | 3h 10m |
| Total | 32h 10m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
Single Course Enrollment
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Client and Technical Support
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David Thomas, Program Lawyer
dthomas@osgoode.yorku.ca
Registration questions
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Online Technical Requirements
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