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Introduction to Law in Canada, 3rd Edition

John Fairlie
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Introduction to Law in Canada, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive overview of the legal system, suitable for any program that offers introductory courses on Canadian law. National in scope, this bestseller explores the nature of law, common and civil law systems, Canada’s constitutional framework, the legal industry in practice, and more. 

The third edition features a new chapter exploring the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canadian law, examining Indigenous legal traditions, landmark cases, and Canada’s response to the call for reconciliation from Indigenous communities. This well-illustrated resource also examines the Charter, criminal law, business law, and international law. 

This text’s well organized, pan-Canadian approach combined with its wealth of recent examples make it the ideal resource for any course concerned with introducing the intricacies of Canada’s legal system. 

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ISBN
978-1-77462-338-1
Page Count
636
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
February 2023
Status
Available
Subjects
Introductory Law
Tags
Higher Education Other

  • NEW chapter on Indigenous Law 

  • Updated statutes and table of cases (with over 100 new cases referenced in this edition) 

  • Updated statistics, examples, and news developments

  • Additional figures, photos, and highlight boxes throughout 

  • NEW additional assignments for adopting instructors 

  • End-of-chapter summaries, review questions, exercises, key terms, and additional resources 

  • Satisfies LSO competencies for introduction to law courses for paralegals 

  • Instructor supplements package

Part I: Theory and Context
Chapter 1: What Is Law?
Chapter 2: Common Law, Civil Law, and Other Legal Systems
Chapter 3: Indigenous Peoples and the Law
Chapter 4: From the Reception of English and French Law into Canada to the Charter

Part II: Law and the Canadian Constitution
Chapter 5: The Legislature: The First Branch of Government
Chapter 6: The Executive: The Second Branch of Government
Chapter 7: The Judiciary: The Third Branch of Government
Chapter 8: Civil Liberties

Part III: Key Subject Areas in Law
Chapter 9: Private Law I: Tort Law and Contract Law
Chapter 10: Private Law II: Property Law and Family Law
Chapter 11: Business and Consumer Law
Chapter 12: Administrative Law
Chapter 13: Criminal Law
Chapter 14: Public International Law
Chapter 15: Other Areas of Law: An Overview

Part IV: Working with the Law
Chapter 16: The Legal Profession
Chapter 17: Legal Ethics
Chapter 18: Access to Justice and Law Reform

Appendixes
Appendix A: Constitution Act, 1867
Appendix B: Constitution Act, 1982

Glossary
Index

Complete versions of the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Constitution Act, 1982, with full explanatory footnotes.

  • Instructor's Guide

  • PowerPoint Presentations

  • Test Bank

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Chapter 1: What is Law?

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