LAW 321 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Hospital Management Committee, Obstetrics, Ontario Human Rights Code
5 Mar 2018
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3 sources of law in canada: constitution, legislation, common law. The canadian constitution is the supreme law. All other laws must conform to the requirements of the constitution. Legislation is the law enacted by parliament and the provincial and territorial legislatures. Common law is the body of legal rights and obligations arising out of judges" rulings. Public law: the rights and obligations of canadians in regard to their governments (federal, provincial, municipal) Private law: the rights and obligations of canadians in dealing with each other, rules governing private dealings or matters. Contract law: creation and enforcement of contracts, the means for the purchase and sale of products, services, employment, etc. Property law: rights associated with the acquisition, use and disposition of property including: real property, personal property and intellectual property. The constitution act, 1867 (formerly the bna act): establishes canada"s system of government, including the division of powers between the federal government and the provinces.
