What is the MCCF Agora?
It’s a mechanism which pulls together perspectives to propose innovative responses to the Canadian Francophonie challenges.
Day 1: June 26
12:00 – 1:20 pm
Opening luncheon
1:20 – 1:40 pm
Intersecting views on person-centred justice
Presentation on how the concept of person-centred justice in a minority setting has evolved, with illustrating examples taken from Canada and elsewhere.
- Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly, Lawyer & Assistant professor – Law Faculty – McGill University
1:40 – 2:10 pm
Evolution of language rights
An analysis will be offered on the impact these changes have had on access to justice in French.
- François Larocque, Professor – Faculty of Law – University of Ottawa
- Roger Bilodeau, Lawyer
2:10 – 2:30 pm
Impact of different justice administration models in Canada
Analysis of the different approaches and initiatives adopted by provinces and territories to modernize access to justice, including access to justice in French. The segment will draw on real-world examples to highlight the organizational and operational changes that have been put in place to meet language obligations and improve access to justice in French.
- Serge Rousselle, Professor – Faculty of Law – Université de Moncton
2:40 – 3:45 pm
Working session
Interactive workshops for sharing experiences and identifying challenges as well as concrete opportunities to act under both previously mentioned themes.
Group 1: Administration of Justice
Facilitator : The Honourable Paul S. Rouleau, Justice – Ontario Court of Appeal
Julie Laliberté, Lawyer and Legal Counsel, French Language Services, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Group 2: Justice and Technology
Facilitator : Christine O’Doherty, Executive Director – Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice
Valentin Callipel, Lawyer & Head of Mission – Cyberjustice Laboratory of the University of Montreal
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Sharing
5:15 – 7:00 pm
Networking evening
Day 2: June 27
8:00 – 9:00 am
Welcome and breakfast
9:00 – 9:20 am
International perspective
Focus on the practice of law in minority settings.
9:20 – 10:00 am
Perspective of the judiciary
Discussion about access to justice in French.
- The Honourable Richard Chartier, Chief Justice of Manitoba (2013-2022)
- The Honourable Caroline Magnan, Justice – Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
10:15 – 11:30 am
Workshops
Small-group discussions
- Family law – Is justice equitable and accessible?
Facilitator : Elsy Gagné, lawyer and chair AJEFA
- Criminal law – How to federate resources
Facilitator : Sarah Boily, Director General, Official Languages, Canadian Heritage
Jean-Benoît Deschamps, Crown Prosecutor, British Columbia
Laura Nagy, Lawyer
- Victim support services – The availability, quality and relevance of services in French
Facilitator : The Honourable Annie Piché, Justice – Supreme Court of Northwest Territories
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sharing
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 pm
Workshops
Small-group discussions
- Ancillary legal services in French : Issues and best practices
Facilitator : François Dumaine, Partner Lawyer – PRA Inc.
François D’Aoust, Surintendent – Ottawa Police Service
- Francophone immigration: New realities on the ground
Facilitator : Nicholas Rouleau, lawyer
Aissa Nauthoo, vp., Toronto Francophone Legal Clinic
Ruphine Djuissi, lawyer, AJEFM
2:15 – 2:45 pm
Sharing
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Next steps : Avenues of action
Animation : The Honourable Mary T. Moreau, Justice, Supreme Court of Canada
The Honourable Marianne Rivoalen, Chief Justice of Manitoba
Jacqueline Sirois, Lawyer
Senator Réjean Aucoin
4:00 pm
Closure of the Agora
RBC Convention Centre - Winnipeg
Past events
Meeting of the Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie
Meeting of the Minister’s Council on the Canadian Francophonie
