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Canadian Constitutional Law
Modules
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Introduction to the Course
- Introduction to the Course
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Resources
- FREE SAMPLE Constitutional Law Outline FREE PREVIEW
- NCA Syllabus FREE PREVIEW
- Constitutional Law NCA Exam Outline
- Canadian Constitutional Law Study Guide
- Constitutional Law Course Lecture Handout
- The Constitution Acts 1867 to 1982
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Topic 1: Sources and Nature of the Constitution
- 1.1 An Introduction
- 1.2 British North America Act
- 1.3 Constitution Act 1982
- 1.4 Partially Unwritten Constitution
- Chapter 1 Exit Quiz
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Topic 2: Amending Procedures
- 2.1 Amending Procedures - Part V CA 1982
- 2.2 Reference re Secession of Quebec
- Chapter 2 Exit Quiz
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Topic 3: Federalism
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Exhaustive Principle
- Chapter 3 Exit Quiz
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Topic 4: Judicial Review and Principles of Interpretation
- Judicial Review Charts
- 4 Introduction
- 4.1 Determining Jurisdiction
- 4.1.1 Summary
- 4.2. Double Aspect Doctrine, Federal Paramountcy, and Inter-jurisdictional Immunity
- Summary of Topic 4
- Chapter 4 Exit Quiz
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Topic 5: Property and Civil Rights
- 5.1 Introduction to Property and Civil Rights
- 5.2 Citizens' Insurance v. Parsons
- 5.3 Reference re Securities Act
- 5.4 Chatterjee v Ontario
- Chapter 5 Exit Quiz
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Topic 6: Trade and Commerce
- 6.1 Introduction to Trade and Commerce
- General Motors v City Na
- Chapter 6 Exit Quiz
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Topic 7: Peace, Order and Good Government
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 The Gap Branch
- 7.3 Emergency Branch
- 7.4.1 The National Concern Branch, Part 1
- 7.4.2 The National Concern Branch, Part 2
- Chapter 7 Exit Quiz
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Topic 8: Criminal Law
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Federal Criminal Powers
- 8.2.1 Reference re Validity of Section 5 (a) Dairy Industry Act
- 8.2.2 RJR-MacDonald v. Canada
- 8.2.3 Reference re Firearms Act
- 8.2.4 Reference re Genetic Non Discrimination Act
- 8.3 Provincial Criminal Law Power
- Chapter 8 Exit Quiz
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Topic 9: Ancillary Powers
- 9.1 The Structure of the Ancillary Powers Doctrine
- 9.2 Ancillary Powers and Further Application
- Chapter 9 Exit Quiz
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Topic 10: Paramountcy
- 10.1 Federal Paramountcy
- Chapter 10 Exit Quiz
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Topic 11: Interjurisdictional Immunity
- 11.1 Interjurisdictional Immunity
- Chapter 11 Exit Quiz
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Topic 12: Aboriginal Rights
- Topic 12.1 Aboriginal Rights Introduction
- 12.2 Federal Jurisdiction over Aboriginals
- 12.3 Provincial Jurisdiction over Aboriginals
- 12.4 The Royal Proclamation
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13 Traditional Aboriginal Rights
- 13.1 Aboriginal Rights Introduction
- 13.2 R. v. Sparrow
- 13.3 R. v. Van der Peet
- 13.4 R. v. Powley
- 13.5 Conclusion
- Chapters 12 & 13 Exit Quiz
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Topic 14: Aboriginal Title
- 14.1 Aboriginal Title Introduction
- 14.2 Delgamuukw v British Columbia
- 14.3 Tsilqot’in Nation v British Columbia
- 14.4 Conclusion
- Topic 14 Exit Quiz (Aboriginal Title)
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Topic 15 Aboriginal Treaty Rights
- 15.1 Aboriginal Treaty Rights Introduction
- 15.2 R. v. Marshall
- 15.3 R v Marshall; R. v. Bernard
- 15.4 Conclusion
- Chapter 15 Exit Quiz
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Topic 16: Duty to Consult
- 16.1 Haida Nation v British Columbia
- 16.2 Tsilqot'in Nation v British Columbia
- Chapter 16 Exit Quiz
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Topic 17: Interpreting the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- 17.1 Introduction
- Topic 17.2 Charter Interpretation
- Chapter 17 Exit Quiz
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Topic 18: Application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Who Has standing
- 18.3 Application of the Charter
- 18.4 Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority v Canadian Federation of Students
- Chapter 18 Exit Quiz
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Topic 19: Override of Rights
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 The Notwithstanding Clause
- Chapter 19 Exit Quiz
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Topic 20: Freedom of Conscience and Religion
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Test for Infringement of Religion
- 20.3 Syndicate Northcrest v Amselem
- 20.4 Mouvement Iaique
- 20.5 Reference Re Same Sex Marriage
- 20.6 Conclusion
- Chapter 20 Exit Test
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Topic 21: Freedom of Expression
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 s. 2(b) Analysis
- 21.3 Montréal (City) v 2952-1366 Québec Inc.
- 21.4 Saskatchewan v Whatcott
- 21.5 Irwin Toy
- 21.6 Conclusion
- Chapter 21 Exit Quiz
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Topic 22: Life, Liberty and Security of the Person
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 'Everyone'
- 22.3 'Life, Liberty, security of the Person'
- 22.4 Deprivation
- 22.5 Principles of Fundamental Justice
- 22.5.1 Bedford v Canada
- 22.6 Carter v. Canada
- 22.7 Canada (AG) v PHS Community Services Society
- 22.8 Property Rights under s. 7
- 22.9 Conclusion
- Chapter 22 Exit Quiz
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Topic 23: Equality Rights
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 s. 15(1) Equality before and under law and equal protection and benefit of law
- 23.3 Andrews v. Law Society of British Columbia
- 23.4 Andrews Test
- 23.5 Withler v Canada
- 23.6 Fraser v Canada
- 23.7 s. 15(2) Affirmative action programs
- 23.8 Test for an Ameliorative Purpose
- 23.9 Conclusion
- Chapter 23 Exit Quiz
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Topic 24: Limitation of Rights
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 R. v. Oakes
- 24.3 Alberta v Hutterian Brethren of Wilson Colony
- 24.4 Conclusion
- Chapter 24 Exit Quiz
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Topic 25: Remedies
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Range of Available Remedies.
- 25.3 Vriend v. Alberta
- 25.4 Vancouver v. Ward
- 25.5 Ontario (Attorney General) v G
- 25.6 s. 24(2) Exclusion of Evidence
- 25.7 Elements of s. 24(2)
- Chapter 25 Exit Quiz
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Next Steps
- Closing Remarks
- NCA Practice Exam
- Answer Guidance for Constitutional Law Sample NCA Exam
- Charter Practice Questions
- Aboriginal Rights Practice Questions
- Division of Powers Practice Questions
- Additional Practice Questions