A Guide to Hospitality and Tourism Law in Canada  provides a thorough introductory overview of legal considerations specific to the Canadian industry. Referencing federal law and key provincial Acts across the country, this book will teach non-law professionals about the statutory and regulatory requirements governing the hospitality and tourism sectors, including liabilities, contracts, and discrimination.

This valuable resource covers everything from restaurants, bars, and hotels to adventure tourism, with consideration given to the realities of COVID-19. Legal concepts are explained using visual content, legal definitions, case law summaries, sample documents, and much more.

• Explanations of key legal concepts and legal definitions 
• “Case Law Highlight” boxes summarizing relevant decisions 
• Sample contracts, waivers, and other useful documents 
• End-of-chapter review questions 
• Canada-wide application, referencing federal law and key provincial Acts 

PART 1: LEGAL FOUNDATIONS  
1. Canada's Legal Landscape 

PART 2: TORTS AND CONTRACTS  
2. Tort Law 
3. Contract Law 
4. Torts and Contracts in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector 

PART 3: RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
5. The Accommodation Sector 
6. The Food and Alcohol Sector 
7. The Law of Adventure Tourism 
8. Discrimination and Harassment 
9. The Legal Relationship between Innkeepers and Guests 

PART 4: ASPECTS OF MANAGEMENT   
10. Managing Employees 
11. Ownership and Property 
12. The Industry Today and Emerging Issues 

APPENDIXES:  
The Constitution Act, 1867 
The Constitution Act, 1982 

Chapter 2: Tort Law