
DATE: July 13 – 16, 2026
LOCATION: Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Montréal
The conference will appeal to anyone who works in the administration of or who is interested in criminal justice. This is an opportunity to meet, hear and learn from distinguished experts, legal professionals and academics from around the world.
We are pleased to announce the Honorary Chair of the Conference: The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada
PROGRAM
Please note that schedule of speakers may be subject to revision.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
POWERPOINT SLIDES
‘Bail not jail’: Legal Contradictions, Public Safety and Misguided Bail Reform
Bail Reform in Canada: Civil Liberties at a Crossroads
Bail on Appeal: The United States Model and Its Distinctive Features
Sentencing Emerging Adults: Comparative Perspectives from Victoria, New South Wales, and Canada
Who Decides When a Child Becomes an Adult? Institutional Design and the Gate to Adult Punishment
The CHILD DIVERSION ACT, 2018 – Changing the face of Criminal Youth Justice in Jamaica
Shame on you! The historical and modern role of shaming in sentencing (English)
Shame on you! The historical and modern role of shaming in sentencing (French)
Two-Tier Justice? Sentencing, Deportation and the Principle of Proportionality in Canada
Where Justice Meets Mercy: The Role of Community Courts in Rehabilitation and Restoration
Restoring Justice: Why Victim-OffenderCommunity Conversations Matter
Prisons in Crisis – The Role of the Independent Public Prosecutor
Take My Word for It: Diplomatic Assurances and Preventing Mistreatment, Torture or Death
Victim Protection: From limiting rights to improving victims’ well-being
Sentencing Online Child Sexual Exploitation Offenders: An Analysis of Victorian Court Practice
Moving from barriers to inclusion: Supporting people with disability in the courts
The Myth Behind Bars: Why Alternatives to Imprisonment Matter for Reducing Reoffending
REGISTRATION FEES
| Price | Description |
|---|---|
| $1300 (CAD) | ISRCL Members: This reduced registration rate is available to ISRCL members with an active membership. To join the ISRCL go to www.isrcl.com/membership. |
| $1400 (CAD) | Non-members: This rate is applicable to non-ISRCL members. |
| $400 (CAD) | YJP Members: This rate is only available to current YJP members of the ISRCL. YJP members are young lawyers or other criminal justice professionals who have practiced for less than ten years. To purchase this registration, you must first become a YJP member by meeting the criteria for YJP membership. YJP membership is $50 CAD and available at www.isrcl.com. |
| $475 (CAD) | Day-rate: The day-rate option allows participants to choose a specific day for conference participation. |
| $700 (CAD) | 2 Day-rate: The two day rate option allows participants to choose up to TWO days for conference participation. |
| $450 (CAD) | Accompanying Person: An individual who has purchased a registration item for the 2026 Conference for ISRCL Member / Non-Member / YJP / Presenter may choose to bring along an accompanying person. The registration item for the accompanying person only covers the receptions, closing dinner and optional tour. |
GROUP RATE FOR ACCOMMODATION
Le Germain Hotel Montreal
2050 Mansfield St, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1Y9
To benefit from the discounted group rate of $365 CAD per night, please use the link here or by calling the hotel at +1-877-333-2050 by mentioning the event.
Booking code: ISRCL

McGill Residences
420 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1B2
To benefit from the discounted group rate of $189 CAD per night, please use the link here. This rate includes a two-bedroom suite, complimentary breakfast each morning, and many free building amenities. Please note that availability is limited, and bookings must be made by May 31.
Booking code: ISRCL2026

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
900 René Lévesque Blvd W., Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4A5
Renaissance Montreal Centre-Ville
1250 boulevard Robert-Bourassa, Montréal, Québec, H3B 3B8


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Check out our past conferences in Vancouver 2024 and Edinburgh 2025 to learn more about previous themes, speakers, and program highlights.









