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CPD Courses in Canada for CICC, Lawyers & Paralegals

CICC Approved CPD Courses for RCIC & RISIA Members

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Professional Development for an Evolving World It is well recognized that we live and work in a state of constant change. Continual Professional Development (CPD) is the primary tool for lifelong learning, utilized by top professionals to stay at the forefront of their industries.

We offer a diverse range of webinars, podcasts, and courses tailored to the legal, business, and accounting sectors. Whether you are fulfilling mandatory CPD hours for a regulated Canadian occupation or simply sharpening your skills, our 24/7 on-demand access ensures you can learn at your own pace. Ensure your knowledge of law and the workplace remains current and comprehensive with our specialized curriculum.

Access premium legal, business, and accounting education whenever you need it. Our on-demand courses and virtual classrooms are available 24/7, allowing you to fulfill your CPD requirements on your own schedule.

Access premium legal, business, and accounting education whenever you need it. Our on-demand courses and virtual classrooms are available 24/7, allowing you to fulfill your CPD requirements on your own schedule.

LSO Compliance (Ontario) To remain in good standing, Ontario lawyers and paralegals must fulfill a 12-hour annual CPD requirement:

  • Professionalism (3 Hours): Must be LSO-accredited content (Ethics, Professionalism, and Practice Management).

  • Substantive (9 Hours): Flexible hours that can be earned through educational seminars, mentoring students/lawyers, teaching, or writing/editing legal texts.

Verify your hours: Visit the Law Society of Ontario for the most current guidelines and reporting portal.

Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) Requirements

Practising BC lawyers must complete 12 hours of accredited CPD annually by December 31. This must include a minimum of two (2) hours dedicated to professional responsibility, ethics, or practice management.

Access & Reporting:

All CDES programs for BC are designed to meet LSBC accreditation standards. Please ensure you report your hours through the LSBC Member Portal before the year-end deadline to avoid late fees or administrative suspension. For recorded sessions, credit is available for independent online study provided the program includes the required interactive components

CICC Compliance Notice

All Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) are required to complete 16 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) annually. These hours must be earned through CICC-approved activities focused on substantive Canadian immigration and citizenship content.

Please note: Mandatory Practice Management Education (PME) courses provided by the College do not count toward your annual 16-hour CPD requirement.

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