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IG 3119
Canadian Law
1. Meaning, Functions, and Classes of Law
1.1 Define what we mean by law.
1.2 Explain functions of law.
1.3 Outline different classes of law.
2. Development of Law in Canada
2.1 Describe major sources of Canadian law.
2.2 Distinguish between common law and civil law systems.
2.3 Describe law-making process.
3. Criminal Law
3.1 Identify basic elements of a crime and different parties to an offence.
3.2 Describe criminal law process.
3.3 Analyze different offenses in criminal law.
3.4 Analyze different defences in criminal law.
4. Civil Law
4.1 Describe civil law process.
4.2 Explain term "torts" as it applies to an individual in society.
4.3 Describe nature and process of contracts.
4.4 Outline marital rights and child support legislation.
5. Charter of Rights and Human Rights Legislation
5.1 Identify major components of the Charter of Rights and Human Rights
legislation.
5.2 Compare rights of an adult with those of a juvenile.
5.3 Explain course of action one may take in defense of one's rights.
6. Law and the Workplace
6.1 Analyze employer-employee relationships.
6.2 Describe collective bargaining process.
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