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CACE 2026 - 23rd Annual Conference Information
September 24-26, 2026 - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Registration will open June 1st, 2026

 

This year we have 280 delegate spots available, so please register early. Please note that priority for conference registrations will be given to members who are a minimum of 5 years at the bar and over. 

 

Once your membership fee is up to date, YOU MUST LOG IN to register for the conference. Once logged in, click on the Register Now tab below or go to the Events Calendar under the Conferences tab on our website, where you will see the 2026 Annual Conference Registration link.   Follow the instructions to register yourself and/or your guest for the conference. Note: Conference payments can only be processed on-line with a credit card (VISA or MASTERCARD only).

 

Private Practice Registration Fees

Private Practice registrations fees are $1650.00 plus 14% HST. No registrations will be accepted after September 1, 2026.

 

In-House/ Government Counsel Registration Fees

Corporate Counsel registrations fees are $910.00 plus 14% HST. No registrations will be accepted after September 1, 2026.

 

Guest Registration

Guest registrations are to be made at the same time as participant registrations. The member must sign up first. Please note that Guest registration provides entrance to the Thursday evening “Meet and Greet” reception, after dinner get-together and Friday evening reception. Registration fee: $225.00 plus 14% HST.

 

 

2026 Annual Conference Hotel Reservations

 

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront

1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J5

 

* Important to Note: all hotel reservations must be made before Monday, August 24, 2026 in order to count towards our room block. We encourage you to reserve your room ASAP, as it is unlikely we will be able to extend our room block.

 

CACE Block Room Rate:

Standard Room - $359.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Reserve your hotel Online

To book online, please click following link - Click here to book your hotel

 

Reserve your hotel via Telephone

To book via telephone, Please call the main reservations line at 1-800-943-6760 and ask for the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE) 23rd Annual Conference room block.

 

Suggested Dress

Thursday Evening Reception: smart casual / business casual

Conference Sessions: business / business casual

Friday Evening Reception: smart casual / business casual


Cancellation Policy

After August 24, 2026, there will be no refunds for cancellations. You may however provide a substitute registrant who is a current member of CACE and at least 5 years at the bar.

 

Questions or Comments

If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Tracy Scanks, CACE Executive Director at [email protected], or one of our 2026 Conference Co-Chairs,  Ian Pickard at [email protected], Sean Kelly at [email protected] or our conference liaison, Kecia Podetz at [email protected].

 

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