2026 Conference, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, July 2 - 5, 2026
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This year’s CALL conference will be held from July 2 to July 5, 2026 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
The conference will continue to feature the popular Supreme Court and Appellate Courts Updates Sunday panel, the 10-Minute Labour Lawyer, the International Labour Rights Committee panel as well as the following topics:
• Use of medical and psychological evidence in arbitration and the duty of fair representation
• Updates in the battle to organize Amazon and gig workers
• Representing Indigenous employees
• Government attacks on unions in Alberta and Québec
• The always popular 10-minute lawyer and SCC/appellate case law update
While we have planned for and encourage in-person attendance, you can also register to participate online. Please note that all sessions will be streamed between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time.
Due to the conference size relative to the available space, the conference will take place at two hotels, located next to each other, in walking distance. The sessions will be divided between the two. Since hotel registration links were sent to members a few months ago, the Explorer Hotel has now sold out. However there continue to be rooms available at the Chateau Nova Hotel. Please use the following link to book within the room block: Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers Annual Conference - Chateau Nova Yellowknife
Room rates start at $219. If you need nights before or after the room block indicated at this link, please call 1-867-766-6682 and mention that you are with the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers. The Guaranteed Room Rate ends June 6, 2026, although there is no guarantee there will be rooms left at that late date.
For more information, here is a general link to the hotel: https://novahotels.ca/chateau-nova-yellowknife/
New this year, we have secured a discount code for flights with Air Canada. Please enter the code CGVT9WP1 for a 10 percent discount on eligible flights.
The following is a description of the great excursions we have organized for Yellowknife. All except the 3-day Canoe Excursion are listed on the registration form.
Wednesday July 1 Afternoon
Cameron Falls Hike – $225 per adult / child – 4.5 hours – Maximum 20 people
Lead by a local, Indigenous owned tour provider, My Backyard Tours, this tour takes you up the trail to the Cameron Falls on the Ingraham Trail. The tour includes transportation up to the Falls (approximately 45 minutes by bus), a guided hike to the Falls (approximately 20 minutes), and stories by your Indigenous tour guide.
Appropriate footwear is required as the terrain is uneven and steep in places.
Thursday July 2 morning
Old Town Walking Tour - $30 per adult / child) - 1 hour - No Maximum
Take a walk through Yellowknife’s historic Old Town first founded in the 1930s in response to several gold discoveries in the area. The one-hour guided tour takes you from Yellowknife’s Latham Island, across the causeway into Old Town, and back again visiting notable sites along the way including Pilot’s Monument, Cultural Crossroads painted rock, and the Woodyard shacks. Participants may choose to climb to the top of Pilot’s Monument to get a breathtaking 360-degree view of Yellowknife Bay, Back Bay, Old Town, and the New Town.
Thursday July 2 Half-day Afternoon
Dene Cultural Tour - $150 per person ($0 for kids)- 4 hours- No Maximum
The Dene Cultural Tour is led by B Dene Adventures, a well-known Yellowknife tour company owned and operated by members of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
The tour will take you to their cultural camp along the Yellowknife River 30 km from downtown Yellowknife. At the camp, you will experience various aspects of Dene culture including storytelling, cultural games and performances, craft making, and on-the-land activities used for centuries by the Dene people to harvest resources from the local landscape.
Tour includes transportation to the cultural camp as well as sampling of traditionally prepared snacks, mostly fish and meat. There are no dietary substitutions available.
The camp is a moderate 10-minute walk from the drop off location. It is recommended that guests dress for the weather as much of the tour will take place outside.
Sunday July 5, afternoon
Boat Tour of Yellowknife - $50 per person / child – 1 hour- Almost sold out
Join the team from Bluefish Outfitters to get a different perspective on the City of Yellowknife by boat on Great Slave Lake. Great Slave Lake is the deepest lake in North America and the 10th largest in the world. The guided tour will take you through Yellowknife Bay and Back Bay with highlights such as fishing boats, floatplanes, houseboats, bird life, and historical mining sites.
Multi-Day/ Out of Town
North Arm Canoe Trip – $1095 each ($550 for kids)– 3 days- Min- 12/Max 36 people
Departing from Yellowknife in a morning of Day 1 (June 29) , you’ll paddle south on a guided canoe trip to the numerous rocky islands guarding the entrance to Yellowknife Bay. As you enjoy panoramic views of Great Slave Lake, your friendly guides will prepare delicious and nutritious backcountry meals on an open fire.
Camping in a new site each night, you’ll paddle around 10-15 kms each day. You’ll be able to take advantage of free time in the evenings for fishing, reading, swimming, photography (or whatever you want!) on this active vacation.
On Day 3 (July 1) you’ll paddle back to Yellowknife, arriving in the afternoon. Get ready to share your stories from your canoe trip on Great Slave Lake!
Price includes required gear, meals, and experienced guides. Participants are required to bring and carry their own appropriate clothing and essentials.
To canoe with CALL group, book directly with outfitter at link below selecting the June 29 date.
Please contact National Conference Planner Paul Wollaston at callacams.conferences@gmail.com with any questions.