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Canadian Law - Coggle Diagram
Canadian Law
Provincial Jurisdiction
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Municipal Regulations
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Local Government Act, Water Act, Agricultural Land Reserve Act
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Legal Process
- Executive enforces the law (the apex executive branch is the Executive Council (or Cabinet)
- Courts interprets the law and the law is established
- Parliament passes statutes and they become legally binding requirements
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Legal duty
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Statutes, regulations, and bylaws
Federal Jurisdiction
Under section 91 of the Constitution Act (1867), many powers were granted to the Federal Government. Some include:
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Peace, Order, and Good Government
Ocean Dumping Control Act 1988. Enabled Fed government control over pollutants and Provincial ocean management
Reflected in Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)
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The Canadian Charter
Came into force April 17, 1982
Includes everyone including PR and newcomers, but reserves the right to vote and enter, remain in, and leave Canada to citizens.
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