1. Overview of Canadian Law
Chapter Outline
- Background
- The Rule of Law
- Ethics and Regulation
- Sources of Law
- Public and Private Law
- Cause of Action
- Courts in Canada
- Legal Systems of the World
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify and explain the relationship between the rule of law and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, in addition to distinguishing between the various forms of law applied in Canada and the systems and mechanisms supporting the operation of laws.