ENVR 4650 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Prima Facie, Municipal Corporation, Absolute Liability
5 Apr 2013
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No powers beyond that which given in the constitution act. Conforms to jurisdictional constraints set out in ss. Two sources of law: legislation, act = skeleton, regulations = muscle, court decisions, written decisions on disputes, interpretation of leg, common law. Parliamentary sovereignty: the legislative branch has the ultimate authority to repeal or modify any principles set out by the courts. Right to equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability. Prime minister must consult if amendments are made to the constitution. Criminal law (except constitution of courts of criminal jurisdiction, but incl. the procedure in criminal matters) If it isn"t covered in provincial it"s federal. Direct taxation (for prov. purposes) or licenses. Local works (other than such that physically connect provinces or countries) Development, conservation, and management of non-renewables, forestry, electric nrg.
