GCTC is also thrilled to announce that proceeds from ticket sales will be shared with the Ottawa Community Foundation and directed to the organization’s Rapid Response Fund. As its name suggests, this fund responds to the immediate needs of our community and is particularly appreciated during this difficult time.

Project director, Kate Smith, has this to say about the CCLA volunteers who have once again stepped up to create a work of art:

"I continue to be amazed by the talent and dedication of this fabulous group of performers from the legal community. Having had the pleasure of working with many of them over several years now, it is a joy watching them grow as actors, and also to be welcomed into this special "family" that they create every year. Throughout this process, they have remained adaptable and understanding, and each actor comes to our virtual rehearsals with a sense of humour and generosity of spirit. They have persevered, and their commitment to GCTC and their community has not wavered in the face of the pandemic."

While we have faced some challenges along the way, GCTC and the Lawyer Play committee are determined to bring this fantastic event back this year, and on May 31, we plan to take your (online) airwaves by storm. Your ticket will give you online access to these pre-recorded radio plays, allowing you to listen at your leisure.

"Even in the middle of this difficult time, these CCLA volunteers have stepped forward without hesitation. The generosity of spirit continues to overwhelm me and I will always be grateful for this partnership. Thank you, CCLA." - Eric Coates, Artistic Director of GCTC

This year, we are happy to launch our Pick-Your-Price ticket model, making these radio plays accessible to a broader audience. All ticket prices that include a donation will be issued a charitable tax receipt for the 2021 year. Two great shows, supporting the community and a tax deduction? What could be better!

The options are as follows:

• $10 Ticket
• $30 Ticket (includes $20 tax receipt)
• $50 Ticket (includes $40 tax receipt)
• $70 Ticket (includes $60 tax receipt)

Tickets will be on sale starting Friday, May 14th, and will be available online at www.gctc.ca as well as over the phone through our box office at 613-236-5196.

The CCLA also welcome any of the children in the Courthouse that day to visit our Library before or after the Mock Trial to learn more about the important role research plays for lawyers and judges and how a law library supports them.

The CCLA invites you to a reception immediately following the swearing-in ceremony, located in the first floor atrium at the Courthouse.

The CCLA Diversity Committee will be gathering at the Courthouse (161 Elgin St) in the Jury Assembly Room on September 28, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. to listen to Grandmother Roseann from the Native Women’s Association of Canada talk about Orange Shirt Day. All are welcome to attend.

Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for Indigenous families and their communities, local government, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation.

To show our support, we are asking everyone to wear orange to work on Friday, September 28 and come listen to Grandmother Roseann.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 28, 2018, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Place: Jury Assembly Room, Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin St

If you plan to attend this ceremony, please advise Nathalie Boivin at (613) 239-1520 or nathalie.boivin@ontario.ca.

RSVP before November 22, 2017

The ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11^th Courtroom #37 at the Ottawa Courthouse. 

The CCLA invites you to a reception in The Atrium following the ceremony.  All are welcome to this event.  

The ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21^st in the Council Chambers at Ottawa City Hall.

The CCLA invites you to a reception in the Ottawa Courthouse Atrium following the ceremonies. All are welcome to this event.

The ceremonies will take place starting at 4:30 pm in Courtroom #37 with extra seating in the Jury Assembly Room.

A reception, hosted by the CCLA and the Ontario Court of Justice, will immediately follow the swearing-in ceremony, located in the first floor atrium at the Courthouse.

The CCLA invites you to a reception to follow in the Atrium of the Courthouse.

ALL are welcome- Judges, Paralegals, Students, and Lawyers of all stripes!

Details
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Geneva Hall Reception Room, Knox Presbyterian Church
120 Lisgar Street

Please note that the entrance for the Geneva Hall islocated on Elgin Street

Fee: Donations graciously accepted for the RefugeeSponsorship Support Program! However, we ask you to please register so we'll have a rough estimate for attendance.

** Please take a moment to read a few important details ** 

• You must contact the Château Montebello directly in order to reserve your rooms, either by on-line booking, or by calling the Château Montebello reservation number.
• Avoid disappointment! There is a limited room block at Château Montebello for conference attendees, so book today!
• All meals for Sunday, October 18th can be purchased individually.  You will find the Saturday meal options when you register for the conference.
• A message will be sent out to all paid conference registrants when the materials are available on the portal ( a few days prior to the conference). Don’t forget, all materials are now electronic. Your electronic conference materials will also be provided to you on a USB stick when you arrive at the conference. If you wish to have printed materials, there is an option in the registration system to purchase printed materials at an additional cost. 

 We look forward to seeing you at Montebello!

 The CCLA invites you to a reception to follow in the Atrium of the Courthouse. 

James E. McNamara,
Regional Senior Justice

If you plan to attend this ceremony, please advise Nathalie Boivin at (613) 239-1520 or nathalie.boivin@ontario.ca.

The CCLA and the Regional Senior Justice's Office will be holding a reception to follow in the Courthouse atrium. All are welcome to this event.

Buy your tickets today! Call the Box Office:613-236-5196 or purchase online. 

• Wednesday, April 15 - The Hon. Justice Robert Beaudoin and Dean Natalie Des Rosiers (University of Ottawa)
• Thursday, April 16 - Lucy van Oldenbarneveld and Alan Neal
• Friday, April 17 - Barbara Crook & A Special Surprise Guest
• Saturday, April 18 - Paul Dewar, MP and The Hon. Yasir Naqvi, MPP

The CCLA/GCTC Lawyer Play is a fundraising project that supports the operations of Great Canadian Theatre Company and benefits a charity partner, which this year is StreetSmarts, a program of Jewish Family Services of Ottawa.

The CCLA, GCTC and the cast of Parfumerie would like to thank the following for their generous support of the 16th annual Lawyer Play: 

GOLD SPONSOR
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP

The 2015 program showcases excellent topics and speakers including:

• Access to Family Justice, Best Practices & Recent Changes in Family Law with Chief Justice Heather Forster Smith, Justice George Czutrin, and RSJ James McNamara
• The ever-popular spousal support panel with Justice George Czutrin, Justice Jennifer Blishen, Justice Jennifer Mackinnon, and Justice Deborah Chappel
• Aaron Frank with the Year-in-Review
• Spousal Support Entitlement with Professor Rollie Thompson of Dalhousie University
  
• The Rant

To take a look at the full program, click here.

To book your stay at the Fairmont Le Château Montebello, there are two options:

• Online:Click here to make your reservation online
  
  
• By Phone: Call the Reservations Department at Château Montebello directly at 819.423.6341 ext. 7688 or, the Global Reservations Centre at 1.800.441.1414. Please identify yourself as an attendee of the CCLA Annual Institute of Family Law to ensure ease of booking and that you receive the conference rates.

We look forward to seeing you at Montebello on May 8th!

To ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone, please send a quick email to stimmins@ccla-abcc.ca with "Plan to Attend" in the subject line.

This year, the conference agenda has been expanded to two full days, with the goal of creating a program that meets your total CPD requirements for 2015 in one weekend. We anticipate significant judicial participation that is unmatched by other family law CPD programs in Ontario.

Accommodations for the conference will be available at the Fairmont and at surrounding hotels. Alternatively, the conference is only a fifty minute drive from downtown Ottawa should you wish to commute each day.

More than a CPD exercise, the Institute is also a fabulous social event that fosters an opportunity for collegiality that is unsurpassed for the Family Law Bar. Given the work that we do, enhancing relationships among counsel not only makes a difficult task more pleasant, but is of enormous value to our clients.

Stay tuned to CCLA emails for program, registration, and accreditation information as it becomes available!