Kinesiology 4473A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Precedent, Roman Law, Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
13 Jan 2020
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Constitution monarchy -queen elizabeth ii -representatives include: governor general of canada, lieutenant governors of provinces, these individuals provide royal ascent. Premier of ontario -doug ford: attorney general of ontario, similar to their federal counterpart, but at provincial level, appointed by lg with input from premier, can represent the province in court but normally delegates to crown attorneys. Canada granted independence from britain via british north america act of 1867, now known as. Constitution act: divides power b/w federal and provincial authorities, federal responsibilities: criminal law, national defense, external affairs, etc. Provincial responsibilities: private law, education, municipal affairs, etc. Canada"s legal system is bijural: quebec: private law based in civil law traditions, derived from roman law, quebec private law means between 2 citizens, other provinces: private law based in the common law, derived from britain. Sources of law: statutes, common law (case law), civil code of quebec.
