Access to Justice Week – People-Centred Data Collection

The Law Society of Manitoba, the Manitoba Bar Association and the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law are excited to partner together for the third annual National Access to Justice Week which is taking place from October 24 – 28, 2022. All Manitoba events will take place virtually and are free and open to the public. Please register in advance to receive virtual meeting link.

Learn about the results and findings of several recent access to justice data collection projects, including national and provincial studies taking a closer look at the legal needs of Manitobans. What were the main takeaways from these projects, and how will this data inform the work of improving access to justice for all Canadians?

Panelists: Susan McDonald (Justice Canada), Amy Richmond (Prairie Research Associates), Gerard Kennedy (University of Manitoba- Faculty of Law), Heather Fast (University of Manitoba- Natural Resources Institute) & Sarah McCoubrey (CALIBRATE)

Moderator: Allison Fenske (Public Interest Law Centre)

Law Society of Manitoba members in attendance will receive 2 hours of CPD activity, including 2 EPPM hours.