LAW 525 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Age 13, Tobacco Advertising, Fundamental Justice
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Sources of law: hierarchy of source of law, constitution, legislation, courts. Constitution law is the supreme law, it is the law that all others must compliant with - hard to amend. Constitution act 1987 deals with division of powers. Constitution act 1982 charter of rights address what are the limits of government in relation to the subjects of the land (individuals/organizations) Unconstitutional - when government exceeds it authority: ex: when the federal government is addressing a law that is under provincial authority (ultra vires) Paramountcy - which law prevails in a conflict. Municipal government powers given by provincial government cannot exceed them. If a new land is needed, businesses need to know which level of government has authority to address the problem (some businesses can challenge law using the division of powers) Make sure to list the year of constitution act for exam. Ex: constitution act of 1867 deals with division of powers, while constitution act 1982 charter of.
