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What is the difference between common law and statute law?
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Common law is law based on precedent: previous decisions made by other judges in similar cases. Statute refers to laws written by legislative bodies such as Parliament. In Quebec, the civil law system is primarily based on statute. The Civil Code of Quebec “governs persons, relations between persons, …
A roadmap to studying law in Canada | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Studying law in Canada will depend on the law school you will be enrolled in and the province where it’s located. Tuition for one year may range from C$12,000 to C$20,000, but it may even go as high as C$30,000. Some law schools may charge higher fees for those who are not from the same province where the law school is located.
What the law says about powers of attorney and wills
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Canadian laws establish certain boundaries between powers of attorney and wills. An appointed person in a power of attorney cannot make or change the will of the person who appointed them. This is strictly prohibited. A will, or changes in a will, made by an appointed person is void and has no legal effect.
What is the rule of law, and why it is important
WEBMay 5, 2022 · The BC Provincial Court names three prominent Canadian cases in which courts applied the concept of the rule of law. In the 1959 Supreme Court of Canada ruling Roncarelli v.Duplessis, Canada’s top court found the Premier of Quebec Maurice Duplessis had “acted arbitrarily and without good faith” when he suspended a man’s liquor license, not for any reason related to the law governing ...
Can you sue your employer for emotional distress in Canada?
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · The employee can then be entitled to claim damages for wrongful dismissal and aggravated/moral damages for the manner of dismissal, says Heenan. Employees can also sue for intentional infliction of mental distress. “It’s a pretty high standard to meet,” says Heenan. The employee would have to prove that the offending employer or colleague ...
Mandating the 'right to disconnect' in Ontario | Canadian Lawyer
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Ontario’s ‘right to disconnect’ law. Ontario passed Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021, giving it royal assent on December 2. The law defines disconnecting from work as “not engaging in work-related communications, including emails, telephone calls, video calls or the sending or reviewing of other messages.”.
Everything you need to know about duty counsel | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 17, 2021 · Duty counsel are lawyers who help and may represent persons in court, especially those who do not have any legal representation. In most cases, those who cannot afford a lawyer can reach out to a duty counsel for legal advice or court representation. Duty counsel are employed by legal aid programs, which are present in every province and territory.
Wills and estates law in Canada: the basics | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Here are some of the wills and estates laws across the common law provinces of the country: Ontario: Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) and Estates Act. British Columbia: Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) Alberta: Wills and Succession Act (WSA) Nova Scotia: Wills Act, Probate Act, and Intestate Succession Act.
Writing the valuable client letter | Canadian Lawyer
WEBFeb 13, 2012 · A lawyer’s letter to a client, whether or not it expresses an important opinion, must fit within the mission behind the retainer. Rarely does a client want simply a yes or no opinion, followed by a list of disclaimers. Model your objective expertise into the business objectives of your client, or to life-changing decisions involving individuals.