Welcome to the Canadian National Negotiation Competition
A competition that brings together law students and members of the legal profession to negotiate business and policy issues—preparing lawyers for the future, in both official languages.
2026-27 Competition NEWS:
Negotiating Safe and Respectful Workplaces
11th Annual Canadian National Negotiation Competition
Co-hosted by the CNNC Board of Organizers and the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University, and hosted at the offices of
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP - 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto
Friday, February 26 - Saturday, February 27, 2027
Questions? Contact: coordinator@canadiannationalnegotiationcompetition.com
Looking back ...
Two Teams Represented Canada at the International Negotiation Competition (INC) this past summer.
The teams that placed first at the 2026 CNNC, one team from the English stream (University of Windsor) and one team from the French stream (McGill University), represented Canada at the International Negotiation Competition in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in early July. For all 2026 results, see the Past Competitions tab.
Noémie Brochu et Laurie Lecours-Bélisle, étudiantes en droit de l’Université de Sherbrooke
“The presence of experts in the field of negotiation allowed us to obtain feedback which, without a doubt, will help us perfect our skills as future lawyers.”
Jadyn Borstmayer, USask Law student
“The competition challenged us, in a supportive atmosphere. It was a great learning experience!”
Kimberly Cork, Competition Judge
“I was impressed with the students’ obvious enthusiasm, exceptional planning and honest reflections. It was a heartening event.”