eDiscovery Day Canada is an annual online event organized by The Sedona Conference's Working Group 7 (Sedona Canada), focusing on electronic discovery and legal technology within the Canadian context. The 2026 edition is scheduled for May 27–28, offering a series of webinars designed to enhance understanding and application of eDiscovery practices among legal professionals.
The event commences on May 27 with two 90-minute foundational webinars: one covering eDiscovery law and processes, and another exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law. On May 28, four one-hour sessions will delve into current issues in law and technology, addressing topics such as the application of AI in legal practice, challenges in electronic evidence collection, judicial perspectives on eDiscovery, and the economics of electronic discovery.
Participants will have opportunities to engage with leading experts in the field, including notable speakers such as Lisa Alleyne from Scotiabank, Carolyn E. Anger of Anger & Associates, and Maura R. Grossman from the University of Waterloo. These sessions aim to provide practical insights and foster discussions on emerging trends and challenges in eDiscovery.
This event is ideal for legal professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, and litigation support staff, who are involved in or interested in electronic discovery and legal technology. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on best practices, technological advancements, and legal developments pertinent to eDiscovery in Canada.
Speakers(8)
Ann P. Halkett
Director, SOLVED eDiscovery Services at Alexander Holburn
Ann is the Director of SOLVED eDiscovery Services, a division of Alexander Holburn. She holds the Certified E-Discovery Specialist certification and contributed to drafting the ACEDS Canada certification manual and exam.
Carolyn E. Anger
Senior Director at Consilio
Carolyn is a recognized leader in the Canadian eDiscovery market, with extensive experience managing and leading significant and complex matters. She was recently recognized in the Lexology eDiscovery Experts in Canada 2024 ranking.
Edward Chau
Leader, Discovery Practice at Deloitte LLP
Edward has over 15 years of experience in eDiscovery and Computer Forensics, assisting clients with electronic data identification, collection, analysis, and review management in various matters, including fraud investigations and civil litigations.
Gretel Best
Director of Litigation Support & eDiscovery at Gowling WLG
Gretel oversees the day-to-day operations of Gowling's eDiscovery Management Group, providing cost-effective and defensible eDiscovery strategies and litigation support to the firm's lawyers, clients, and business service teams.
Kevin Lo
Senior Director at Froese Forensic Partners
Kevin specializes in digital forensics and eDiscovery, with over 20 years of experience. He is a court-recognized expert who has provided testimony in various Canadian courts and holds multiple professional certifications.
Lauren Fishman
e-Discovery Lawyer at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Lauren specializes in eDiscovery, litigation management, and information governance, with over 15 years of experience managing the complete eDiscovery process and advising clients on data governance best practices.
Lisa Alleyne
Senior Counsel, Information Governance and eDiscovery at Scotiabank
Lisa manages and provides guidance on all aspects of electronic discovery and information governance, including document preservation, legal holds, and cross-border data privacy issues. She is called to the bar in New York and Ontario.
Maura R. Grossman
Research Professor at University of Waterloo
Maura is a Research Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo and Principal at Maura Grossman Law. She is widely recognized for her work evaluating the application of supervised machine-learning technologies in law and healthcare.
Event Details
- Date
- December 1, 2025
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, and litigation support staff.
- CLE Credits
- A Certificate of Attendance, suitable for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) self-reporting, will be issued to all confirmed attendees.