(eBook PDF) A Brief Introduction to Law in Canada

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 177255233X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1772552331
• Author: Philip Sworden John Fairlie

A Brief Introduction to Law in Canada, 2nd Edition presents a concise overview of the foundations of the Canadian legal system. Organized into four parts, the text introduces readers to key themes and subject areas, including common law and civil law systems, Canada’s constitutional framework, and the legal profession itself. This all-in-one resource presents case law summaries, tables, figures, and maps alongside effective learning features. This edition reflects up-to-date legislation, cases, and statistics, and references recent news developments. Content covers all regions of Canada and reflects inclusivity and Canada’s multicultural heritage. This concise guide is ideal for any introductory courses in Canadian law and is applicable to many disciplines, including general legal studies, criminology, business, and paralegal and law clerk programs, among others.

Table of contents:

Part I: Theory and Context
Chapter 1: What Is Law?
Chapter 2: Common Law, Civil Law, and Indigenous Legal Systems
Chapter 3: From the Reception of English and French Law into Canada to the Charter
Part II: Law and the Canadian Constitution
Chapter 4: The Legislature and the Executive: The First and Second Branches of Government
Chapter 5: The Judiciary: The Third Branch of Government
Chapter 6: Civil Liberties
Part III: Private Law and Public Law
Chapter 7: Private Law Survey: Tort, Contract, Family, Property, and Family Law
Chapter 8: Business and Consumer Law
Chapter 9: Administrative Law
Chapter 10: Criminal Law
Part IV: Working with the Law
Chapter 11: The Practice of Law: Careers, Education, and Ethics
Chapter 12: Access to Justice and Law Reform

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