First Year: Constitutional Law D (LAW139Y1Y)

At a Glance

Both Terms
Credits
6
Hours
5

Enrolment

Maximum
20
20 JD

Schedule

First Term Schedule:
T: 3:35 - 4:50
Th: 3:35 - 4:50
Second Term Schedule: (T: 3:35 - 4:50; Th: 3:35 - 4:50
Instructor(s): Yasmin Dawood

This course provides an introduction to the law of the Canadian constitution. It examines the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, federalism, and Aboriginal rights. The course considers the structure of the Canadian constitution, the role of judicial review, and general principles of interpretation with regard to the distribution of legislative authority, constitutional rights and freedoms, and Aboriginal rights. Selected federal and provincial powers, Aboriginal rights, and rights guaranteed by the Charter will be examined.

Evaluation
Written assignments (85%) and class participation (15%).