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CANADIAN LAW
Law of Torts
identify and understand the elements of tort
identify and understand the variously named intentional torts
identify and understand the main defences to intentional torts
The Legal Profession in Ontario
recognize social, economic, and legal forces that are causing change in the way legal services are offered
know how lawyers are accredited for specialization
know how lawyers are trained
Criminal Law
understand the different elements of an offence
understand the distinction between complete and incomplete offences
understand the policy and legal issues in relation to criminal law
Ontario Courts System
understand the impact of court reform in Ontario
describe the hierarchy of courts in Canada and Ontario
understand the constitutional framework for the court system in Canada and Ontario
The Constitution
•identify the formal requirements for valid criminal law from the case study
identify the three main documents that make up Canada’s Constitution
•understand that Canada’s Constitution is based on a series of British statutes, conventions and common law
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
identify the limitations of the Bill of Rights
•distinguish between private and public interest standing
•understand that the Charter was enacted to protect civil liberties and individual rights
Sources of Law
understand the concept of legal relevance in determining sources of law
identify the major sources of law in Canada
know how statutory and case law sources are organized and accessed
Introduction to Legal Studies – Law as a Concept and
System
●understand the dynamics of the relationship between law and morality
●understand the arguments in favour of different schools of legal interpretation
●understand the limits of law
Systems of Law in Canada
•understand how the two legal systems developed
•compare and differentiate the key elements in each system
•identify and understand the distinctive features of the common law system
Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
•understand the mediation process and the role of the mediator
•understand the role of ADR within the legal system
•understand the role ADR plays in access to justice
Employment Law
identify rights or workers and employers in the employment relationship
identify different legal devices regulating the employer-employee relationship
compare some of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the regulating devices
Residential Landlord and Tenant Law
explain how tenancy agreements are created
explain how tenancy agreements are created
understand the basic rights and responsibilities of residential landlords and tenants in Ontario