CMLA AGM & Conference
Posted: February 19 2026
CMLA AGM &Conference - Ottawa [75th Anniversary] - June 16 - 18, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Opening Reception
| 5:30 - 7:30pm |
Located on the 15th floor of 99 Bank Street, an historic private Club know as a premier gathering place for political, business, and community leaders from across Canada. |
The Rideau Club, 99 Bank St. 15th FloorWednesday June 17, 2026: Conference Programme
| 8:45 - 9:00 | Introduction & Welcome - Rui Fernandes |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Update on Case Law - Marc D. Isaacs |
| 9:30 - 10:30 | Tariffs and Impact on Transportation - Practical Aspects - Simon Ledsham |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Detention & Demurrage - Fireside Chat - Robin Squires and James Moseley Jr. |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 - 12:15 | Shipping in the Arctic – Leona Baxter & Kyle Ereaux |
| 12:15 - 12:45 | The New Ship and Rail Compensation Canada Strategic Plan and What it Means for Claimants - Caroline Healey and Cameron Grant |
| 12:45 - 1:30 | Lunch Speaker: Navy Response to Underwater Security - Captain Rob Watt |
| 1:30 - 2:15 | Vessel Arrest, Bankruptcy/CCAA and Maritime Liens - Eric Machum and Andrew Stainer |
| 2:15 - 3:00 | MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships) - AI Issues, impact on port operations, navigation, crew roles, what courts will face, control, jurisdiction - Marel Katsivala |
| 3:00 - 3:45 | Pilotage Update - Tristan Laflamme |
| 3:45 - 4:30 | Ethics Panel - Young Lawyers - Ian Breneman, Conal Calvert and Breaden Stang |
Wednesday June 17, 2026: 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner
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Time: Reception: 6:00pm Dinner: 7:00pm |
With floor-to-ceiling windows in the top floor of the Westin enjoy panoramic views of the Ottawa Skyline, Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River.
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The Westin Hotel, Venue Twenty-Two, 11 Colonel By Drive
Thursday, June 18, 2026: Transport Canada Meeting + AGM
| Time: 9am - 11:30 am. |
Transport Canada MeetingTransport Canada, 330 Sparks Street Limited open spots available for CMLA Members on a first come, first serve, basis. |
| Time: 1pm. |
CMLA Annual General MeetingTransport Canada, 330 Sparks Street Information & Updates on the CMLA, including the Annual General Meeting. Documents for the AGM will be distributed with the notice sent to Voting Members. |
Registration, Accommodations and Programme: https://cmla-portal.org/conference-2026/programme