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Canadian Law

Canadian Law. Domestic Law. International Law. Substantive Law. Procedural Law. Public Law. Private Law. Family Law. Constitutional Law. Estate Law. Criminal Law. Contract Law. Property Law. Administrative Law. Torte Law. Employment Law. Corporate Law. Procedural Law.

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Canadian Law

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  1. Canadian Law Domestic Law International Law Substantive Law Procedural Law Public Law Private Law Family Law Constitutional Law Estate Law Criminal Law Contract Law Property Law Administrative Law Torte Law Employment Law Corporate Law

  2. Procedural Law Procedural law outlines the rights, duties and responsibilities of the police and courts. • The Police Services Act • Accountability and the limits of police power • Use of force and officer safety • Arrest powers • Interim release and charging a suspect • Search and seizure • Police discretion

  3. Substantive Law This refers to all categories of public and private law, including: • Contracts • Torts • Criminal Law

  4. Criminal Law Criminal Law prohibits and punishes behaviour. These laws are identified in The Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) and other statues like the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

  5. Constitutional Law The constitution is the document dealing with the distribution of governmental powers and jurisdiction. It outlines the powers of the Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments. • Federal • Money • Defence • Immigration • Provincial • Education • Health Care • Drivers License Stephen Harper has no say in your education Dalton Mcguinty has no say in immigration

  6. Administrative Law Admin law relates to how government agencies relate to citizens: - Liquor control board - Labour board - Workers Compensation - Victims Compensation -Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) The CRTC regulates Canadian content in music and television

  7. Family Law Family law covers: • Marriage • Separation • Divorce • Custody • Division of Property

  8. Contract Law Contract law deals with everyday transactions in which people purchase or provide goods and services.

  9. Tort Law When someone is harmed as a result of negligence or deliberate action the injured person can seek compensation through tort law

  10. Property Law Property law regulates ownership rights in all property including real estate.

  11. Estate Law Estate Laws deal with the division of property after death. So make sure you consult estate laws and make a Will so your children won’t be fighting over your estate (stuff) when you die.

  12. Labour/Employment Law Employment Law covers relationships between employers and employees and deals with such things as: • Minimum wage • Age requirements • Health & Safety • Discrimination • Harassment

  13. Domestic Law The Laws governing the activity within the defined boundaries of a nation In Canada we have: Statute Law & Case Law

  14. International Law Attempts to peacefully resolve international conflicts and disputes involving: • Trade • Rules of War • Border Disputes • Resources • Polution

  15. PublicLaw Regulates the relationship between the government and its citizens

  16. Private Law Often referred to as civil law, covers areas that deal with legal relations between individuals and organizations

  17. Corporate Law Corporate Law covers public and private corporations, including the rules for buying and selling stocks, corporate takeovers and liability

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