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Chapter One: An Introduction to the Study of Law

Web Resources

The home pages of the federal, provincial and territorial governments have links to a wide range of government information, including government departments, services, publications and programs. Each of these can provide information about laws and regulations, and about programs specifically designed for business within their jurisdiction.

• Canada
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Québec
• Saskatchewan
• Northwest Territories
• Yukon Territory
• Nunavut Territory

Chapter Two: The Canadian Legal System

Relevant Legislation

• Links to legislation across the country via the University of Calgary
• Access to Justice Network

Canada

• http://www.canada.justice.gc.ca
• http://www.parl.gc.ca
• Constitution Act, 1867
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Tobacco Products Control Act
• Tobacco Act

Alberta

• http://www.gov.ab.ca/qp/

British Columbia

• http://www.legis.gov.bc.ca
• BC Statutes

Manitoba

• http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/statpub/free/index.html
• http://www.gov.mb.ca/leg-asmb/index.html

New Brunswick

• http://www.gov.nb.ca/justice/index.htm
• http://www.gov.nb.ca/legis/status/status.htm

Newfoundland

• http://www.gov.nf.ca/hoa/sr/

Northwest Territories

• http://www.lex-nu.ca

Nova Scotia

• http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature
• http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/regulations/regs/

Nunavut

• http://pooka.nunanet.com/~ncjlib/legislation.html

Ontario

• http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/home_E.asp?lang=en
• http://www.ontla.on.ca/

Prince Edward Island

• http://www.gov.pe.ca/leg/bills/index.php3

Québec

• http://www.lexum.umontreal.ca/ccq/en/index.html

Saskatchewan

• http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/

Yukon

• http://www.lex-yk.ca

• City of Calgary
• City of Edmonton
• City of Fredericton
• City of Halifax
• City of Montreal
• City of Regina
• City of St. John?s
• City of Toronto
• City of Vancouver
• City of Victoria
• City of Whitehorse
• City of Winnipeg
• City of Yellowknife

Court Decisions (Full Text links)

Supreme Court of Canada
Describes the Supreme Court and provides a link to judgments.

Federal Court of Canada
Describes the Federal Courts and provides a link to judgments.

Alberta
Describes the Alberta courts and provides a link to judgments.

British Columbia
Describes the B.C. courts and provides a link to judgments. Also provides access to a three volume guide to the judiciary, the Criminal Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Ontario
Describes Ontario courts and provides a link to judgments.

Québec
Provides information on the Courts of Québec.

Nova Scotia
Digests available from July 1997; full text from January 1999. Choose Library services and then Law News Online.

Exlaw.com
Gives a good historical overview of law including Roman, English and American law. Has Blackstone's commentaries on English law and commentaries on the US Constitution. Has a picture gallery with portraits of notable jurists.

Canadian Legal Resources
Discusses: Administration of justice, business of law, case examples, on-line legislation, law firm links, government links, law school links.

Canadian Legal FAQs
FAQs concerning law. Site can help determine if law is federal or provincial.

The Council for Canadian Unity
Constitutional documents, 1867-1982.

Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA)
Has info on news and events ? info on various issues that the Canadian Civil Liberties Association was involved in. Has a history of the CCLA. Has info on a booklet they have for schools to promote civil liberties on campuses/schools. Has info on how to join the CCLA. Also has links to other sites, like: Access to Justice Network, Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, Artists Against Racism, Canadian Committee to protect journalists, Canadian Equality seeking groups on the Web, Canadian Human Rights Commission and many more.

U.S. Department of Justice
Has links to other government departments. Has info about various organizations ex: anti-trust divisions, Attorney general; Bureau of Justice, Statistics, Civil Rights Division, etc. Has a link called "Justice for Kids and Youth" ? provides information on the legal system in a simplified manner, has section on FBI, civil rights, U.S. Department of Justice.

Canadian Legal Information Centre
Provides history of Canadian law. Information about the first treaties signed with Aboriginals, the first laws of 1611, Charter of the Hudson?s Bay Co., the first movement for women's suffrage, anecdotal stories of rough justice of old times. Information on the birth of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

World Legal History
Documents and links regarding legal history around the world.

Chief Justice of British Columbia Finch?s Home Page
Recognizing that there is increasing interest in the judicial system, the former Chief Justice of British Columbia, Justice McEachern set up this site to enhance public understanding about the courts, the judiciary and the law in various ways. It was created as an easy, electronic vehicle for his own comments or announcements about legal and judicial matters of general public interest, and for the Internet public to inquire directly about such matters. In 2001 the site was taken over by the new Chief Justice, Justice Finch.



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Chapter 3: Managing Legal Risks

Risk Management

Risk managers work with and in many different kinds of organizations and deal with many different aspects of business. Some provide very broad services, while others focus on more narrow areas. Legal risk management is central to most areas as businesses work to limit their exposure to legal liability. The sites listed below are just a selection of those available to deal with risk management issues.

Canadian Institute of Stress
Preparing workplaces, communities, and individuals in the change-abilities and risk management strategies required for successful, not stressful, transitions to their planned futures.

Social Service Risk Management Group
Provides information on insurance brokerage and risk management services for non-profit organizations.

Business Insurance
Business Insurance serves business executives who are responsible for the purchase and administration of corporate insurance/self-insurance programs, encompassing both property and liability insurance and employee benefit programs, including life, health, and pensions.

International Risk Management Institute
IRMI is a Dallas-based research and publishing company focussing on risk management and insurance. The site includes up-to-date, objective, and practical strategies and tactics to help you succeed and prosper in a changing insurance and risk management environment.

The Canadian Insurance Market
A descriptive article on the insurance environment and risk in Canada.

American Risk and Insurance Association
The American Risk and Insurance Association is an organization dedicated to furthering the science of risk and insurance through education, research, literature, and communications. Members include university faculty, insurers and reinsurers, investment organizations, consulting firms, bureaus and associations, and insurance departments.

Risk Theory Society
The Society is a self-administered organization within the American Risk and Insurance Association. Its purpose is to foster research into topics in risk theory and risk management.

Emergency Data Systems Security Pages
Emergency Data Systems develops risk management programs for domestic and international companies dealing with the risk of traveling, working, and living in a foreign country.

Risk and Insurance Management Society
The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) serves its member entities by proactively providing the highest quality products, services, and information to manage all forms of business risk.

Volunteer Legal Handbook (American)
This manual is intended for volunteers, including volunteer managers, directors of non-profit corporations, and officers of non-profit corporations. The focus of the manual is risk management, but to understand risk management, you must be able to evaluate risk, and in today?s society that means understanding the law.

Adkisson Legal Risk Management
This site advises on the integrated risk management plan, including financial risk management and asset protection strategies.

Willms &Shier
A Canadian law firm specializing in environmental risk management.

ISO 14000 Information Centre
International Standards Organization information and links.

Legal Internet Law
A collection of articles on legal issues and problems related to the Internet.

Non-profit Risk Management Center
Helps non-profit staff and volunteers control risks so that they can focus on their missions. The site includes information on managing resources wisely, protecting clients from harm, and safeguarding assets.

Risk List Resources for Risk Managers
The Risk List is designed to help Risk Managers find relevant starting points and risk resources on the Internet for their research.

Hideaway.Net
An Internet security site with information on the latest resources, software, news, and services to help protect and secure an online presence.

Canadian Lawyer Index
A legal resource site with do-it-yourself legal kits, lawyers directory, tips for hiring a lawyer, and links to the various Canadian law societies, ombudsman, and human rights officers across Canada. Related services include investigation services, electronic legal research, trustees in bankruptcy, etc. There is also the ability to file complaints about lawyers and judges.

The Legal Profession in Canada

Lawyers in Canada are governed by provincial law and by professional bodies established under the governing legislation (Law Societies). In addition, lawyers choose to associate themselves in professional bodies for the purposes of continuing legal education, public service and education, and legislative reform (Bar Associations). Some of these bodies are federal and some are provincial. The sites listed below include the Law Societies of each province and a selection of other professional bodies. Most Law Societies maintain a lawyer referral service that can be accessed through the web site or through a toll-free number provided by the web site.

Canada

• Canadian Bar Association
  This site is available in English and French and includes links to numerous other federal, provincial, and international sites.
  
  
• Federation of Law Societies of Canada
• Canadian Trial Lawyers Association

Alberta

• Law Society of Alberta
• Legal Education Society of Alberta
• Alberta Branch, Canadian Bar Association

British Columbia

• Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
• Law Society of British Columbia
• British Columbia Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Manitoba

• Manitoba Bar Association
• Law Society of Manitoba
• Manitoba Branch, Canadian Bar Association

New Brunswick

• Law Society of New Brunswick is unavailable online at this time.
• New Brunswick Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Newfoundland

• Law Society of Newfoundland
• CLE Offerings of the Law Society of Newfoundland
• Newfoundland Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Northwest Territories

• Law Society of the Northwest Territories
• Northwest Territories Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
• Continuing Legal Education Society of Nova Scotia
• Nova Scotia Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Nunavut

• Law Society of Nunavut

Ontario

• Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario)
• Department of Education of the Law Society of Upper Canada
• Ontario Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Prince Edward Island

• Law Society of Prince Edward Island is unavailable online at this time.
• PEI Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Quebec

• Barreau du Quebec
• Chambres des Notaires
• Quebec Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Saskatchewan

• Law Society of Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Legal Education Society
• Saskatchewan Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Yukon

• Law Society of the Yukon
• Yukon Law Foundation
• Yukon Branch, Canadian Bar Association

Chapter Four: Dispute Resolution

Relevant Legislation

Arbitration Acts

• Alberta
• Commercial Arbitration Act (British Columbia)
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• International Commercial Arbitration Act (New Brunswick)
• Newfoundland
• Nova Scotia
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

Limitations of Actions Acts

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Nova Scotia
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

Web Resources

American Arbitration Association
Commercial arbitration rules.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre
Explains what mediation, arbitration, and neutral ombudsperson service means. It then explains more fully what each of these processes are, with pros and cons for each process. Has referrals for mediators, arbitrators, etc. Only available in Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Calgary. Has links to: Institute for Dispute Resolutions at the University of Victoria, Harvard Negotiations Project, Report of the Canadian Forum on Dispute Resolution, Commercial Arbitration Act and Ombudsmen Act.

Centre for Conflict Resolution Studies

Cybersettle
Dispute resolution over the Internet. Settles insurance, personal injury, property damage and other disputes. Cybersettle is the first to offer an on-line computer system method for settling insurance and claims.

Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Canada
The Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Canada has been promoting excellence in alternative dispute resolution in Canada since 1974. It is a national professional association, which exclusively serves the needs of arbitrators and mediators from all sectors of the economy. It is responsible for providing training, certification, and professional development opportunities in alternative dispute resolution.

Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society
The Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society is a not for profit organization which provides education and information to its members and the general public on solving disputes more effectively. The Society has been in existence since 1982 and has over 600 members engaged in the practice of arbitration and mediation throughout the province. Membership is open to anyone interested in alternative dispute resolution and has tripled in the past two years, reflecting the interest in ADR processes and the many opportunities for applying them in new situations, such as schools, hospitals, amateur sports, neighbourhood disputes and consumer complaints.

Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution
The Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (SPIDR) was organized in 1972, growing out of the labour-management mediation and arbitration movement. The most respected leaders and practitioners of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes saw a need for a professional association of conflict resolvers (mediators, arbitrators, and other dispute resolution professionals).

University of Toronto: Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Sites listed under this topic include the home pages of major domestic Canadian or international arbitral institutions. Additionally, sites with useful links or provide additional documentation for arbitration or dispute resolution are listed.



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Chapter Five: Contract Law Defined

Web Resources

Duhaime and Company
Prepared by Lloyd Duhaime of the law firm Duhaime and Company in Victoria, B.C. General summary of the common law and equity principles on contract law.

Privity of Contract

LegalDocs.com
Site provides templates for numerous types of American legal documents. Fee required in most cases. General Contracts Form is free and contains some useful advice on setting up a simple contract.

CanadaLegal.Com
Site of links to various legal articles concerning contracts.

Contract Law Information Network
Contract case summaries on-line. Australian site.

University of Toronto, Bora Laskin Law Library Resource Centre
Contracts

Legal Information Institute
General overview of contracts.

Find Law
Basic principles of contract law.

Contract Law Online Cases



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Chapter 6: Forming Contractual Relationships

Relevant Legislation

• Competition Act
  Offences sections under the Competitions Act
  
• Alberta Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act
  
• British Columbia Human Rights Code
• Ontario Human Rights Code
• Manitoba Human Rights Code
• New Brunswick Human Rights Act
• Newfoundland Human Rights Code
• Nova Scotia Human Rights Act
• Prince Edward Island Human Rights Act
• Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
• Saskatchewan Human Rights Code

Part Performance Legislation

• Alberta Judicature Act s. 13
• British Columbia Law and Equity Act
• Ontario Mercantile Law Amendment Act
• Manitoba Mercantile Law Amendment Act
• Northwest Territories Judicature Act
  
  
• Saskatchewan Queens Bench Act
  
  
• Yukon
  Statutes are unavailable online

Contract Law Online

• Duhaime and Company
  This site provides concise descriptions of various basic areas of contract law.
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• Industry Canada Task Force on E-Commerce
  Contract formation issues in e-commerce
  
  
• United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
  Model law passed on electronic commerce with guide to enactment. Contains rules for formation of contract and formalities.

Chapter Seven: The Terms of a Contract

Relevant Legislation

Sale of Goods Acts

• Alberta Sale of Goods Act
• British Columbia Sale of Goods Act
• Manitoba Sale of Goods Act
• New Brunswick Sale of Goods Act
• New Brunswick Statute of Frauds
• Newfoundland Sale of Goods Act
• Nova Scotia Sale of Goods Act
• Northwest Territories Sale of Goods Act
• Nunavut Sale of Goods Act
• Ontario Sale of Goods Act
• Prince Edward Island Sale of Goods Act
• Saskatchewan Sale of Goods Act
• Yukon Sale of Goods Act

Chapter Eight: Non-enforcement of Contracts

Relevant Legislation

Canada

• Criminal Code (Criminal Interest Rates)
• Offences sections beginning with s. 46
• Deceptive Marketing practices s. 52

• Age of Majority Act
• Guarantees Acknowledgement Act
• Factors Act
• Fair Trading Act
• Unconscionable Transactions Act

• Infants Act
• Law and Equity Act
• Consumer Protection Act
• Trade Practice Act

• Act to Repeal the Statute of Frauds
• Consumer Protection Act
• Discriminatory Business Practices Act
• Factors Act
• Guarantors Liability Act
• International Sale of Goods Act
• Age of Majority Act
• Business Practices Act
• Trade Practices Inquiry Act
• Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act

• International Sale of Goods Act
• Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act
• Age of Majority Act

• Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act
• Trade Practices Act
• Age of Majority Act

• Age of Majority Act
  Unconscionable Transactions Relief

• Age of Majority Act
• Consumer Protection Act
• Fair Practices Act

• Fair Practices Act
• Age of Majority Act

• Age of Majority and Accountability Act
• Factors Act
• Real Estate and Business Brokers Act
• Statute of Frauds
• Business Practices Act
• Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act

• Age of Majority Act
• Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act
• Business Practices Act
• Statute of Frauds

• Age Of Majority Act
• Agreements of sale cancellation Act
• Consumer Protection Act
• Factors Act
• Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act

• Age of Majority Act

Chapter Nine: Termination and Enforcement of Contracts

Relevant Legislation

Frustrated Contracts Acts

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Nova Scotia
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

Chapter Ten: Tort Law Defined

Relevant Legislation

Workers' Compensation Legislation

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Nova Scotia
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Ontario
  Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
• Prince Edward Island

Chapter Eleven: The Tort of Negligence

Relevant Legislation

Negligence/Contributory Negligence Acts

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Nova Scotia
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan

Chapter Twelve: Other Torts

Relevant Legislation

Occupiers' Liability Acts

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island

Chapter Thirteen: The Agency Relationship

Relevant Legislation

Alberta

• Powers of Attorney Act

• Power of Attorney Act
• Travel Agents Act

• Mortgage Brokers Act
• Powers of Attorney Act
• Real Estate Brokers Act

• Factors and Agents Act
• Real Estate Agents Act

• Enduring Power of Attorney Act
• Insurance Adjusters, Agents and Brokers Act
• Mortgage Brokers Act

• Factors Act
• Real Estate Agents Licensing Act

• http://www.gov.ns.ca/legi/legc/~sol.htm

• Factors Act
• Real Estate Agents Licensing Act

• Power of Attorney Act
• Mortgage Brokers Act
• Real Estate and Business Brokers Act

• Factors Act
• Powers of Attorney Act

• Powers of Attorney Act

Chapter Fourteen: Business Forms and Arrangements

Relevant Legislation

Alberta

• Partnership Act
• Franchises Act
• Societies Act

• Partnership Act
• Society Act

• Cooperatives Act
• Partnership Act

• Cooperative Associations Act
• Limited Partnership Act
• Partnership Act

• Limited Partnership Act
• Partnership Act

• Cooperative Associations Act
• Partnership Act