2026 Halifax Law Conference

2026-05-21

When: May 21, 2026
8:00am - 4:30pm
Where: Hybrid - Sandman Hotel Dartmouth & Online
Dartmouth  
Canada
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    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 Time Session Speakers 8:00 AM Attendee Check-In   8:30 AM Opening Remarks   9:50 AM Progress of Artificial Intelligence Paul Saunders (Stewart McKelvey) 10:50 AM Break   11:00 AM Managing Immigration in 2026 Andrea Baldwin (McInnes Cooper)
Elizabeth Wozniak (NS Immigration) 12:00 PM Lunch - Presented By: Employment Hero   1:10 PM Termination of Employment and Common Law Notice Periods Geoff Breen (Cox & Palmer)
Ian Brown (Boyne Clarke) 2:20 PM Managing Employee Off‑Duty Conduct (including Social Media Use) Daniel Wilband (VanBuskirk Law)
Caroline Spindler (Mathews Dinsdale & Clark) 3:30 PM   Treatment of Privilege in Investigation Reports Sheila Mecking (Stewart McKelvey)
Josie McKinney (Nestu’et Law) 4:30 PM   Closing Remarks   Earn 8  CPHR CPD Hours Pricing In-Person Member Early Bird $230 (Regular $280) Non-Member Early Bird $330 (Regular $380) Student & Retired Member Early Bird $85 (Regular $135) Virtual Member Early Bird $180 (Regular $230) Non-Member Early Bird $280 (Regular $330) Student & Retired Member Early Bird $35 (Regular $85) Early Bird Prices Available Until April 23, 2026 Secure Your Spot