The purpose of this course is to provide students with: (a) an introduction to and overview of Canada's legal system and the role of law in Canadian society; and (b) an introduction to the various components of Canadian constitutional law, and to the basic principles necessary to understanding and applying the provisions of the constitution in legal practice. Topics covered include foundations of Canadian law and Canadian constitutional law.

Pre/anti-requisites

Open only to current and prospective NCA candidates.

Pre-requisite: N/A

Anti-requisite: CCLW 6841 - Canadian Constitutional Law, CCLW 6441 - Canadian Constitutional Law (Online), LAW 6847 - Canadian Public and Constitutional Law, CCLW 6502 / CCLW 6402 - Foundations of Canadian Law, BLIS 6513 - Introduction to Canadian Law

NCA equivalence:

Yes - satisfies Foundations of Canadian Law and Canadian Constitutional Law competencies

Terms Offered

Fall 24

Course Section: A

6.0 credits

Fall 24

Course Section: B

6.0 credits

Winter 25

Course Section: M

6.0 credits

Fall 25

Course Section: A

6.0 credits

Fall 25

Course Section: B

6.0 credits

Fall 26

6.0 credits

Fall 26

6.0 credits

Winter 26

6.0 credits

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