Professional Development.
Continuing Education.

Multi-disciplinary, interactive educational programming delivered in Beautiful British Columbia.

Collaboration.
Consultation.
Informed Debate.

Pacific Business & Law Institute offers cutting-edge, interdisciplinary forums. Based in Vancouver, we are a close-knit team of lawyers and professionals who have been committed to researching pressing issues, trends and legal and social policy developments for over 30 years. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in our community and believe that the best ideas result from collaboration, consultation and informed debate.

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Upcoming Programs

Indigenous Policing Forum 2025

June 4 & 5, 2025 - Grey Eagle Resort and Casino in Calgary, Alberta
It is well known that Indigenous communities face racism, and higher crime and incarceration rates than the rest of Canada.
There are higher police incidents involving Indigenous people.
There is a crisis - in the last six months of 2024 there were 12 fatal interactions between police and Indigenous persons in Canada. The news coverage has been minimal.
What is happening around Intimate Partner Violence?
In these crisis times, it is crucial for all those involved with the system to explore and identify key elements in developing and implementing quality policing strategies and harm reduction measures for Indigenous communities.
There are new approaches to enforcing by-laws in Indigenous communities and recent successful court decisions.
Police departments across Canada have increased public scrutiny and calls for greater accountability.
In the middle of great conflict, there are enormous opportunities for growth and progress.
Join us as we bring together leading experts with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Attend this two-day program to hear critical insights and updates that are affecting Indigenous police services, and police serving Indigenous communities.
This is essential learning for anyone interested in reconciliation and creating a better and safer future.

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Indigenous Governance 2025

June 10, 2025 - Downtown Vancouver and Live Webinar
Indigenous Nations are increasingly reclaiming their own models and forms of self-government and self-determination. This critical progression has the power to rebuild the social and economic well-being of Indigenous peoples, revitalize the internal operations of Indigenous Nations, and renew relationships with other nations, governments and external stakeholders.
This 1 day program brings together representatives from First Nations and leaders in the field of Aboriginal and Indigenous law for a comprehensive discussion of Indigenous governance, both generally and in certain key sectors, including land stewardship, health, child and family services, and economic development. Our diverse and well-informed faculty will provide attendees with a deep understanding of key issues in this dynamic area.
**A welcome reception hosted by Cochrane Sinclair LLP will follow.**

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Construction Update 2025: Complex Projects in Challenging Times

June 17, 2025 - **Live Webinar** (online only!)
Join us for this must-attend conference for industry professionals seeking cutting-edge insights into the most pressing issues in modern construction. The landscape of construction projects has changed significantly in recent years. When complex issues arise, knowing how to deal with the new normal of the construction industry is crucial to keep projects moving on time and on budget.
This event will feature experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of the construction industry, this program will equip you with tools to identify innovations coming to the world of construction law and how best to reduce and address problems arising throughout the construction process. Attendees will come away with essential tools and strategies to take advantage of the opportunities in this exciting market, and a proactive and informed approach to both project planning and dispute resolution that can save your budget and avoid protracted delays, litigation or relationship breakdowns.

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Inspiring and Uniting Our Audiences Through Shared Understanding

“PBLI’s aboriginal law programs are a vital part of my own continuing legal education. Their programs are current, informative and lively. These sessions bring together lawyers, academics, First Nation leaders, government policy and decision makers by putting the law in the larger context of what is happening on the ground and in the halls of government.”

- Robert J. M. Janes, Principal, JFK Law Corporation