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As a national leader in wrongful conviction education, we offer a variety of educational opportunities. We are happy to work with you to create an impactful educational offering for your students, team or organization.

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Upcoming Events

January 22, 2026
Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario

In a workshop for the 4th year criminology course on wrongful convictions, Innocence Canada will guide students through how wrongful convictions occur and how the criminal legal system can be improved to prevent them. This event is not open to the public. 

Maria Shepherd

February 4, 2026
McGill University Montreal, Ontario

Innocence McGill has invited Maria Shepherd to speak about the after-effects of wrongful convictions for their annual conference. For more information about the conference, please contact Innocence McGill. 

  

March 19, 2026
McGill University, Virtual 

Innocence Canada will be hosting a guest lecture for an Introduction to Forensic Science course on the role that forensic science has in contributing to wrongful convictions and clearing the name of those who have been wrongfully convicted. This event is not open to the public.

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Continuing Professional Development

Specialized sessions for legal professionals, law enforcement, and advocates to improve justice practices.

Guest Lectures and Keynotes

Expert-led talks at universities, colleges, institutions and the public on wrongful convictions, justice system failures and reform.

Workshops

Interactive learning experiences designed to deepen understanding of wrongful convictions and legal advocacy.

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Our Past Events

Wrongful Conviction Day 2014. The first International Wrongful Conviction Day

Susan Milgaard and Minister of Justice Arif Virani, at the press announcement of Royal Assent of Bill C-40, also known asDavid and Joyce Milgaard’s Law, December 2024.

Wrongful Conviction Day 2014. The first International Wrongful Conviction Day

2025 Exonerees (from left to right) Clarence Woodhouse, Rob Sanderson and Roy Sobotiak, at International Wrongful Conviction Day, October 2025.

Wrongful Conviction Day 2014. The first International Wrongful Conviction Day

Exoneree Clarence Woodhouse and Innocence Canada lawyer and Director James Lockyer at International Wrongful Conviction Day, October 2025.

Wrongful Conviction Day 2014. The first International Wrongful Conviction Day

Exoneree and Innocence Canada Co-President, Ron Dalton, addresses the crowd at Innocence Canada’s AGM, June 2025.