Introduction to Law in Canada, 2nd Edition

John Fairlie, Philip Sworden

Emond - Introduction to Law in Canada, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive overview of the legal system, suitable for any program that includes introductory courses on Canadian law. This text builds on the existing structure of the best-selling first edition to substantially explore the nature of law, common and civil law systems, Canada’s constitutional framework, and the legal industry in practice. Changes to this edition include a new chapter on international law, updates to its numerous figures and examples, and streamlined coverage of legislation and legal ethics. This text also features discussion surrounding recent cases and issues pertaining to Indigenous rights, civil liberties, duties of good faith in contracts, and electronic commerce. Additionally, attention is paid to how the law applies in various regions across Canada, as well as how international law interacts with domestic law. This text’s organized, pan-Canada approach combined with its wealth of examples makes it the ideal resource for any course concerned with introducing the intricacies of Canada’s legal system.

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Table of Contents for Introduction to Law in Canada, 2nd Edition

  • Chapter 1: What Is Law?
  • Chapter 2: Common Law, Civil Law, and Other Legal Systems
  • Chapter 3: From the Reception of English and French Law into Canada to the Charter
  • Chapter 4: The Legislature: The First Branch of Government
  • Chapter 5: The Executive: The Second Branch of Government
  • Chapter 6: The Judiciary: The Third Branch of Government
  • Chapter 7: Civil Liberties
  • Chapter 8: Private Law I: Tort Law and Contract Law
  • Chapter 9: Private Law II: Property Law and Family Law
  • Chapter 10: Business and Consumer Law
  • Chapter 11: Administrative Law
  • Chapter 12: Criminal Law
  • Chapter 13: Public International Law
  • Chapter 14: Other Areas of Law: An Overview