PASG 2025 Conference (in-person)
Join us from September 10-12, 2025 in the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada for the 7th PASG Conference.
Location
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
525 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5G 2L2 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
Please visit the conference website for the most up-to-date information about the conference.
Please note:
If you would like to attend virtually, please visit this event page to register.
This year's conference includes:
- A Welcome Reception on September 10, 2025 at 6 PM
- Two full days of in-person programming on September 11 and 12, 2025
- Breakfast and snacks on both September 11 and 12, 2025
Registration types
All prices are listed in Canadian dollars and include Eventbrite and payment processing fees. Ticket price includes entry to Welcome Reception on September 10, two full days of in-person programming on September 11 and 12, breakfast on both September 11 and 12, and snacks.
General Admission $575 CAD (~$411 USD) + 13% HST (register by August 10, 2025)
Last Minute $600 CAD (~$429 USD) + 13% HST (register by August 31, 2025)
Student $250 CAD (~$178 USD) + 13% HST (register by August 31, 2025)
Target Parent/Grandparent $250 CAD (~$178 USD) + 13% HST (register by August 31, 2025)
EXTRA tickets for Welcome Reception (September 10) $100 CAD (~$71 USD) + 13% HST
Refunds will be issued up to 30 days before the event start date. Eventbrite and payment processing fees are non-refundable.
Accommodation
Special room rates of $399 CAD (~$285 USD)/night + tax (subject to hotel availability) are available at Marriott Downtown at Eaton Centre. The Welcome Reception and 2-day conference will also be held at this hotel.
These rates are available for the nights of September 10 to 15. The last day to book rooms at this special rate is July 31, 2025.
There are two ways to secure this special rate:
- Online using this link
- By phone at 1-800-905-0667 (toll free) and quoting the group name PASG CONFERENCE
2025 theme
Best practices in parental alienation assessment, intervention & advocacy: A roadmap for judicial accuracy and resolution
Throughout the 2-day conference, we will collectively shift from debating the existence and nature of parental alienation to empowering the judiciary with the latest tools and scholarly knowledge for legal accuracy in cases involving parental alienation and other forms of family violence.
Attendees will gain insight into research driven strategies for fair, science-based decision making in Courts that lead to tangible outcomes for families.
Programming
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Mme. Justice Marie-France Vincent, juge responsable de la chambre familiale, district de Québec, Cour supérieure du Québec, will facilitate a conversation between target parents including Joshua Homme (two-time GRAMMY winner and lead vocalist of the 9-time GRAMMY nominated rock band Queens of the Stone Age) of Dalle-Homme v Homme Los Angeles, and Mr. X of the X v Y and Ms. G of the F v G Canadian cases.
The cases involved allegations of domestic violence and parental alienation. They were resolved with the help of Court orders that included reversals in decision-making authority, a minimum 90-day no contact period, and attendance at the Family Bridges workshop & aftercare.
Dr. Barbara Jo Fidler (psychologist) and Brian Hall (lawyer) will offer additional comments from a clinical and legal perspective.
SPEAKER LINEUP
Our full speaker lineup has been confirmed! Please click here to view all 60+ speakers. A detailed schedule of each day will be shared soon.
Frequently asked questions
Marriott Downtown at Eaton Centre (525 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2L2)
No. Conference tickets include 2 full days of in-person programming.
Yes. Additional tickets to the Welcome Reception can be added by using the 'Welcome Reception only' ticket option ($100 + HST). Each conference ticket (Early Bird, General, Last Minute, and Student) includes one (1) entry to the Welcome Reception.
The Welcome Reception is being held on Wednesday, September 10 in the evening at the Marriott Downtown (525 Bay Street). Hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Yes. The conference will be livestreamed on Zoom. To attend the conference virtually, please visit the virtual event page to purchase your ticket ($250 + HST).
Yes. Presentations will be posted to the PASG website after the conference for viewing at your convenience.
Yes. Refunds will be offered up until 30 days before the conference begins. Eventbrite fees will not be refunded. Refunds will not be offered on virtual tickets.
September is a very exciting month in Toronto. From the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to visiting Niagara Falls, there is something for everyone. Stay tuned as more details will be released about a possible group tour of Niagara Falls as well as other activities.
The following meals are included in your ticket price: hors d'oeuvres at the Welcome Reception, breakfast on Thursday, breakfast on Friday, and snacks on both Thursday and Friday.
Since this conference is being held in Canada, the ticket and accommodation prices listed are all in Canadian dollars. Ontario charges harmonized sales tax of 13%. Your bank will take care of the conversion to your local currency. You can purchase your ticket using a credit/debit card or PayPal.
Please reference the Accommodations section of the event page for more information including rate and how to book. Check in time is 4 PM and check out time is 11 AM.
There are a few transport options from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to the Marriott Downtown: 1) taxi or limo 2) UP Express to Union Station and then a short subway (TTC) or cab ride up Bay Street 3) rideshare - Uber or Lyft. The closest TTC station to the hotel is Dundas Station.