OBA Aboriginal Law, Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law, and Criminal Justice PROGRAM
On Demand | Original Program Date: March 12, 2026

When you purchase this on-demand product, you will receive access to the recording approximately one week following the live program date. If you wish to view the program live, please purchase the live online product here.

Gladue reports are a crucial bail hearing and pre-sentencing tool for courts as they identify the systemic factors and particular circumstances for Indigenous offenders. Join us for this engaging discussion as our experienced panel shares strategies and practical advice for effectively using Gladue reports in your legal practice, including:

• Communication and consent: how to approach Gladue reports with your clients;
• Why Gladue reports are important and what they offer;
• Properly requesting a Gladue report from the Court;
• Contacting Gladue report writers within your jurisdiction;
• The role of counsel in the preparation of the report;
• Managing the costs and timelines associated with the procedure for preparing a Gladue report; and
• Applying Gladue principles to Indigenous youth.

Plus, you’ll get an update on the key recent decisions for applying Gladue principles, and expert insights on restorative justice to the principles of sentencing.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Oksana Romanov, Law Office of Oksana Romanov

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

The Honourable Justice Catrina Braid, Superior Court of Justice
Desneige Frandsen, Indigenous Youth Justice Program Manager, Level Justice
Michael M. Michel, Michel & Associates Law (Sudbury)
Christina Varrette, Legal Counsel, Indigenous Legal Branch, Indigenous Justice Division, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Amanda General, Senior Manager – Gladue Writer Program, Aboriginal Legal Services
Trevor Jukes, Assistant Crown Attorney