2026 Halifax Law Conference
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2026 Halifax Law Conference

2026-05-21
When: May 21, 2026
8:00am - 4:30pm
Where: Hybrid - Sandman Hotel Dartmouth & Online
Dartmouth
Canada
Contact: events@cphrns.ca


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CPHR CPD: 8

Halifax Law Conference

Join over 250 HR leaders, practitioners, and people‑management professionals on May 21st for the 2026 Halifax Law Conference, the region’s premier legal update event for HR.

      

Program Overview

Purpose of the Program

    Designed specifically for HR professionals, this full‑day conference will help you stay compliant and confident in navigating today’s evolving employment law landscape. Learn from leading legal experts as they break down the most important legislative changes, case law developments, and emerging workplace issues impacting your HR practice.

    You’ll leave with practical guidance you can bring directly back to your organization.

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed exclusively for HR professionals, including:

  • HR managers, directors, and executives
  • HR generalists and business partners
  • People & Culture and Talent leaders
  • Labour relations and employee relations professionals
  • Workplace investigations and compliance specialists
  • Anyone responsible for interpreting or applying employment law in their organization

 Agenda

Session Speakers
8:00 AM - Attendee Check-In & HOT BREAKFAST  
8:30 AM - Opening Remarks  
Progress of Artificial Intelligence Paul Saunders (Stewart McKelvey)
Break  
Managing Immigration in 2026 Andrea Baldwin (McInnes Cooper)
Elizabeth Wozniak (NS Immigration)
Lunch - Presented By: Employment Hero  
Termination of Employment and Common Law Notice Periods Nicola Watson (Cox & Palmer)
Ian Brown (Boyne Clarke)
Managing Employee Off‑Duty Conduct (including Social Media Use) Daniel Wilband (VanBuskirk Law)
Caroline Spindler (Mathews Dinsdale & Clark)
 Treatment of Privilege in Investigation Reports Sheila Mecking (Stewart McKelvey)
Josie McKinney (Nestu’et Law)
 Closing Remarks  

Earn 8 CPHR CPD Hours

Pricing

In-Person

Member $280 

Non-Member $380 

Student & Retired Member $135

Virtual

Member $230

Non-Member $330 

Student & Retired Member $85 

Member & Future Member (In-Person)

Perfect for members who want to invite a colleague or peer who isn’t yet a CPHR member.

$560