CDS® Canada Connect
Divorce Education & Networking
Support. Community. Growth
Monthly virtual events designed exclusively for Canadian Divorce Professionals to stay current, connect, and elevate their practice.
Event Series Overview
The CDS® Canada Connect Learning Series is a monthly online event crafted for Certified Divorce Specialists across Canada.
These events focus on practical training, real-world case studies, and industry updates to help you better serve your divorcing clients.
🔹 What You’ll Learn
Live expert-led insights covering legal, emotional, financial, and communication topics relevant to Canadian divorce professionals.
🔹 CDS® Community Benefits
Stay connected with CDS® grads across Canada, share knowledge, and expand your referral network through monthly virtual meetups.
Our mission doesn’t stop at certification. Every month, we host exclusive virtual learning events for CDS® designees and other Canadian Divorce Professionals, designed to provide ongoing support, real-world insights, and a collaborative space to grow.
✅ Upcoming Presentation
The Home, The Equity, The Future: A Collaborative Approach to Divorce Real Estate
📅 Date: Nov 19, 2026
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST
🎙️ Speaker: Rebecca Plouffe
The role of a realtor in separation and divorce is often underrecognized, despite the significant financial and emotional impact of the family home. This presentation explores why realtors should be among the first points of contact and how collaboration with lawyers, mediators, and other professionals can protect clients’ interests, preserve equity, and prevent costly missteps. Together, we can create a more strategic, informed, and supportive path forward for families navigating separation and divorce.
Why Attend?
- Stay up to date on family law trends in Canada
- Get real-life case insights from fellow CDS graduates
- Ask questions in a supportive, educational space
- Build your referral network within the Canadian divorce industry
- Collaborate with fellow Canadian CDS® pros
- Get updates on Canadian divorce trends
These Monthly Events Are Just One of the Many Benefits of Becoming a CDS®
Already certified? You’re welcome to attend every month and expand your toolkit.
Not certified yet? Learn more about the CDS Program here »
Monthly Learning Themes
Every month, our CDS® Canada Connect Learning Series covers practical, relevant topics that divorce professionals face across various fields — from legal to emotional and financial.
Whether you’re navigating the family court system or supporting a client’s mental health, each session is designed to build your skills and confidence.
You’ll gain clarity on current challenges and learn how to better support clients across the divorce journey.
Recent Topics Covered
By Focus Area:
- From High Conflict to Agreement : Unlocking Effective Mediation Tools
- Stable Clients, Smoother Cases: Strategies to Help Clients Regulate Their Emotional States
- The business of mrriage and the mediation of prenuptial agreements
- From Screening to Courtroom: Addressing Domestic Violence in Divorce Cases
- Client Management in Divorce: A Legal Perspective for Interdisciplinary Professionals
- Beyond Automation: How AI is reshaping the divorce professional’s toolkit
Speakers Spotlight
REBECCA PLOUFFE
Rebecca Plouffe is a Real Estate Broker and Managing Partner of The Mink Group, a multi-award-winning real estate team with Coldwell Banker Community Professionals in Burlington, Ontario. As a Canadian Certified Divorce Specialist, Rebecca focuses on helping clients navigate the emotional, financial, and practical challenges of real estate during separation and divorce.
As Co-Founder of The Separation Network, she is passionate about bringing trusted professionals together to create a more informed, collaborative, and supportive experience for families navigating separation. Her goal is to help clients understand their options, protect their interests, and make confident
real estate decisions during a major life transition.
Attendee Benefits Recap
- Free access to expert-led training
- 1 Hour of CE credit for CDS® designees
- Real-world case studies from Canadian professionals
- Actionable strategies for emotional and legal support
- Opportunity to ask questions during live Q&A
- 30-minute networking session with other CDS® grads
- Replay access available to registered attendees
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