Canadian Morality and the Law In legal theory, there is a great debate over whether or not law should be used to enforce morality. The sides of the debate can be presented as a continuum. At one end, there is the libertarian view, which holds that morality is an individual belief and that the state should not interfere in the affairs of the individual. According to this view, a democracy cannot limit or enforce morality. At the other end, there is the communitarian position, which justifies
A lawyer is a person who practices law, as an advocate, barrister, attorney, counselor or solicitor or chartered legal executive. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. The role of the lawyer varies greatly across legal jurisdictions, and so it can be treated here in only the most general terms. Terminology In practice
Before we discuss Burns article about notarial archives and the origin of Narcotics legislation to understand the sources of law we need to know simply what these traditional sources of Canadian law are. To begin with, first, we need to decide the Canada’s current legal system stems from various European system by explorers and colonists. Also, to further explore this fact, we need to learn about the well-known Seven Years’ War “The Battle of the Plains of Abraham” (1756-1763) that took place between
Bankruptcy Law in Canada Bankruptcy is the worst nightmare of any business owner or Organization. People see it as the beginning of the end of any business, individual or organization. Bankruptcy itself is a legal process that is initiated by a creditor against a debtor that is unable to pay outstanding debts. It begins with filing of petition on behalf of a creditor by a bankruptcy lawyer against a debtor. Different countries and states have their own separate bankruptcy law that is peculiar to
Do You Understand the Canadian Employee Dismissal Process? Understanding the laws where your business operates is integral. When you follow the rules, you’ll be able to ensure you avoid legal battles, as well as continue to grow and achieve your business goals. This is particularly important when it comes to employment legislation. These laws govern how you deal with your employees, including hiring, contracting, and even dismissing people. The laws are designed to protect workers. Without them
New graduates entering the work force need to know and understand their rights and employment contracts, and the responsibilities of their employer in ensuring that employment standards and laws are met. Young graduates such as myself need to know how as an employee we are protected and supported by the government’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) and how the changes proposed to the Act will affect and benefit both the worker and the employer in the workplace. The changes to the Act being considered
The NWMP: Development of Early Canadian Law Enforcement The creation of the North-West Mounted Police in 1873 was the "ultimate expression of the federal government’s control over policing" (Johnson & Griffiths: 1991, 29). The North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), predecessors of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were created by the government of John A. MacDonald to police the prairies. Prior to the development of the NWMP, the only form of law enforcement came from employees of the Hudson
when performing their occupation or supplying a product. Negligence in the design or construction of a product that results in damage or bodily harm, or could result in damage or bodily harm, can result in liability for economic loss under Canadian Tort law. Engineers, architects, and contractors need to be respectful of their duty of care to ensure their product is precisely produced with no danger of negligence. In 1972, Bird Construction Company Limited entered into a contract with Tuxedo Properties
What does it take to become a Canadian? Becoming a Canadian is a tedious task and most people of foreign countries immigrate to Canada just to have better conditions for their future generations. Whenever immigrating, people think of good experiences, and most people who have high skill levels are more likely to be accepted in countries. Instead, Canada’s immigration laws in fact make it unjust for the people who immigrate as it shows discrimination towards different groups, strict opportunities
large impact within Canadian law by engaging in the study of the basic nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Aristotle, one of the philosophers who has made a major influence on Canadian law studied and created the main purpose of law known as just acts. As well, Plato was another philosopher who affected Canadian law through reflecting endless truths and virtues. St. Thomas Aquinas also had significance within Canadian law by believing that the main purpose of human law was being virtuous
forward when a certain group has more power than another. We have spent much of this course discussing the many social movements that have occurred in Canada. Social movements change the nature of criminal law in more than one way. I have noticed social movements change the nature of criminal law where it has made amendments so certain actions such as abortion are no longer criminal but I have also noticed an attempt to amend the criminal code to make certain acts criminal such as student protests
the Canadian trademark law is not only emphasized within the Trade-marks Act, but also decreed under common law, similarly known as the rulings dictated by federal judiciaries ("Canadian trademark law"). This implies that trademarks can either be registered under the Act, or safeguarded by a common law action called “passing off.” Passing off is a crucial mean of protecting a registered trademark through section 7(b) and 7(c) of the Act that deliberates the tort of such a regulation ("Canadian trademark
Euthanasia and the Law A severely handicapped or terminally ill person should have the right to choose to live or die. The right to live; the right to choose to live or die should not only be a right allocated for bodied individuals of sound mind but for all human beings. Euthanasia is a controversial issue which encompasses the morals, values and beliefs of our society. Euthanasia, literally defined means "good death". There are two types of euthanasia, active and passive. Active euthanasia is
adults would get if they committee this same offenses.” There are many cases where a young offender has got off much easier then a adult and no punishment at all. In one case in particular “A boy who was 11 years old who has been in trouble with the law before took a girl with him to his apartment with his gang and then raped her. Then when the police arrived he said you can not touch me” . This to me is very sad first off because he is only 11 years old and he raped a girl but the thing I found most
" A Plea stated by the late Sue Rodrigues. Rogrigues, a high-profile, terminally-ill resident of British Columbia, Canada, suffered from a terminally ill disease (Robinson, 2001). She was helped to commit suicide by a physician in violation of Canadian law. Many people, like Rodrigues, want to be in control of their final days. Terminally ill patients have a terminal disease and do not want to diminish their assets by incurring large medical costs as their death approaches (Robinson, 2001). As
INTRO SENTENCE The canadian laws surrounding Rape are incredibly vague, and leave room for victim-blaming, unfounding cases and using the wrong “tier” of sexual assault to describe the case, leading women to drop the cases or not reporting them at all. SWITCH Victim-blaming is one of the main reasons women who were sexually assaulted do not come forward. Victim-blaming is the process in which a victim is held partly or sometimes entirely responsible for what happened to them. This leads women to
the other provinces. Initially, there was very little conflict between the two societies as they lived under the rule of the English crown. At the time of the Confederation in 1867, most Canadians wanted to establish a distinctive Canadian national identity, a kind of Canadian nationalism. Since the English Canadians were now the majority, they were the dominant forces in creating the political and cultural aspect of the independent Canada. They relied on the democratic government of England and to
Patriote or Traitor? Louis Riel was born in 1844. He was captured and executed by Canadian authorities in November 16, 1885. He was a leader who gave up his life and time to fight for the right of the Metis, Indians and the western settlers. He was an well-educated young man fluent in both French and English. He was also selected as the Metis’s spokesman to negotiate with the Canadian government. During the 1869-70, he led the rebel when Canada purchases Manitoba from the Hudson’s bay company
country makes its economy unique. To begin with, the cultural friction between Canada and the United States of American has left Canadian cultures in ruins. Media content on television and the radio has been criticised as not being Canadian enough, but thanks to CRTC content has been regulated more often. The CRTC regulates and supervises all aspects of the Canadian broadcasting system and requires broadcasters to comply with its regulations. We should point out, however, that the CRTC is not
business opportunities. With such a large population of immigrants, Canada is known for its acceptance of diverse cultures. English and French are Canada's official languages and there are many other languages spoken freely by diverse racial groups on Canadian soil. Many different religions are also practiced freely and peacefully in Canada. India has a population of 986.6 million people. This country holds 15 % of the world's entire population. Within this country, a variety of cultures and traditions