The Canadian Legal System

The Canadian Legal System

Author: Gerald L. Gall

Publisher: Scarborough, Ont. : Carswell

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 713

ISBN-13: 9780459241537

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The 5th edition has been completely updated, including significant additions to the sections on military law, changes to the provincial court structure (i.e., simplified procedures, case management, and court reform), incorporation of formal and informal ADR, and key charter and constitutional jurisprudence that continues to shape the law in Canada."--Pub. desc.


Introduction to the Law & Legal System of Canada

Introduction to the Law & Legal System of Canada

Author: Nancy McCormack

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780779853304

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This introductory text is intended to demystify the law and to provide information on the key components of the Canadian legal system including chapters on: The nature of law and competing theories of law Legal pluralism - how the Canadian legal system interacts with various religious legal systems Sources of Canadian law including legislation and caselaw The legal history of Britain, the reception of English law in Canada, the history of Civil Law in Quebec, and the bijural system The Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The structure of Canadian government Courts across Canada and the work of judges and lawyers Problems regarding access to justice Substantive law including Criminal Law, Property Law, Contract Law, and Tort Law Procedural laws governing civil disputes and criminal prosecutions.


Canada Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Canada Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Author: Jamie Knight

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780779827183

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This text introduces Canada's PIPEDA legislation and its application in the workplace, health care, criminal justice, and the marketplace. Noteworthy developments include the latest decisions of the courts and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, an increasing concern about data breaches, limitations placed on the Privacy Commissioner by the Supreme Court of Canada, further developments in respect of North American cross-border privacy protection, and forecasted legislative amendments.


Terms of Coexistence

Terms of Coexistence

Author: Sébastien Grammond

Publisher:

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 645

ISBN-13: 9780779854103

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"This book contains an in-depth discussion of the aboriginal and treaty rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, the provisions of the Indian Act regarding reserves and band councils, recent self-government regimes, the recognition of indigenous legal traditions, division of powers, taxation as well as the application of the child welfare and criminal justice systems. It also covers recent developments, such as the duty to consult and accommodate or the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples."--pub. desc.