An introduction to the sources of Canadian environmental law and legal frameworks relevant to Canadian and global environmental issues. Emphasis will be placed on applicable federal and provincial acts and legislation designed to protect the environment or provide regulatory frameworks for land use planning and mitigation. Not available for supplemental. Successful completion of LAW-1161 can be used to replace LAW-1150.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to LAW-2265, LAW-265.

An introduction to the Canadian legal system and sources of natural resource law. Focus is on history of natural resource law, powers of officers, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and using the Criminal Code. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (5)

Equivalent to LAW-161.

An exploration of the Criminal Code, Corrections and Conditional Release Act and other Federal Statutes focusing on statute law, including interpreting, understanding and applying criminal procedural requirements. The Criminal Code, Corrections and Conditional Release Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are examined with emphasis on offence classification, arrest, release, use of force, and self defence provisions. Case law will also be reviewed to emphasize the materials covered. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to LAW-1167, LAW-1166, LAW-166.

An in-depth analysis and application of criminal offences including the statutory provisions, elements of the offence, relevant case law, and pertinent Acts and Regulations. The most common criminal offences as identified by current data are studied. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to LAW-1176, LAW-176.

Requisite courses: Take LAW-1177 (Required, Previous).

The practical application of previously obtained justice knowledge and training to situations likely to be encountered in a preliminary investigation. Selection and completion of all documentation appropriate to criminal prosecutions, with emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to LAW-254.

Requisite courses: Take LAW-1178 (Required, Previous).

An examination of the Canada Evidence Act and Rules of Evidence pertaining to testifying in criminal court. Addresses the roles of the prosecutor, defence counsel, investigator and witness with a focus on officer testimony in court. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to LAW-264.

Requisite courses: Take LAW-2254 or LAW-1161 (Required, Previous).

This course will introduce students to traditional indigenous Law and the relationship between Indigenous peoples and western settler law in Canada. It will examine Indigenous laws and legal traditions, exploring sources of law and ways of governing within Indigenous nations. It then will consider how western law has affected Indigenous peoples in Canada. Finally, it explores contemporary applications of Indigenous legal traditions in Canada. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)