CCIL Annual Conference - Online Program Now Available
- ccilccdiwebsite
- Sep 18, 2025
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The Canadian Council on International Law is excited to announce that the Program for the 54th Annual Conference is now available online.
The CCIL Annual Conference is attended by more than 300 professionals and students each year from across Canada and around the globe, including over 80 highly respected speakers in international law. This year’s in-person conference will be held on November 13–14, 2025 in Ottawa. The theme of this year’s conference is “Friends, Enemies, Frenemies: Engagement and Retaliation in International Law”. The keynote speakers will be Lloyd Axworthy (former Minister of Foreign Affairs), Gabrielle Marceau (a Professor and former legal adviser in international disputes at the World Trade Organization) and Jean-Marc Thouvenin (a Professor of International Law and Secretary-General of The Hague Academy of International Law).
This year’s conference promises to bring together leading voices in international law to explore timely and thought-provoking issues shaping our global legal landscape. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a student just beginning your journey, the CCIL Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and engage.
Conference Program
The program will feature familiar highlights, including plenary sessions, engaging concurrent panels, and the popular Careers in International Law event for students and early-career lawyers. This year, additional transition breaks have been added to foster networking between sessions.
Stay tuned for program updates and featured sessions, including “Caught in the Crosshairs: Can Canada Maintain a Free Trade Orientation in the Trump Tariff Era” which will explore how global tariff tensions are reshaping Canada’s trade environment.
Pre-Conference Event
A pre-conference event is scheduled for Thursday November 12th entitled "What’s Parliament Got to Do With It? The Role of Parliamentarians in International Law”. Further details to follow soon.
Registration and Hotel
Registration and Hotel Bookings are also open for CCIL 2025!
The early-bird rate for delegates ends October 15. Reduced fees are available for students and retirees.
The CCIL is pleased to provide group rates for conference delegates at ARC The Hotel Ottawa and the DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown, both located in downtown Ottawa. Visit the conference website for details and direct links to book your hotel.