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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, and property” and is the …
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 ...
What you need to know about medical malpractice law
WEBMar 3, 2022 — The Canadian Medical Protective Association represents doctors in Canada. According to an article written by Jonathan Farine and Emma Pedota, lawyers at McLeish Orlando LLP, the CMPA has a $5-billion war chest, which it uses to defend physicians from legal claims. The CMPA is a cooperative, not an insurer, and doctors are members.
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.
The 10 cheapest Canadian law schools’ tuition costs across the …
WEBNov 9, 2023 — The tuition fees are more expensive for international students compared to their local counterparts. Here are the top 5 cheapest JD program tuition fees for international students: Université de Moncton – Faculté de Droit: C$16,251.00. University of New Brunswick – Faculty of Law: C$28,531.00.
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 happens when you break a contract? | Canadian Lawyer
WEBMar 31, 2022 — Most of the time, contract breakers will face a lawsuit – at worst. But Canadian law does include a criminal breach of contract, and violators could face up to five years in prison. Section 422 (1) of the Criminal Code makes it an offence to wilfully break a contract, while knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that would probably ...
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.
When should I hire an employment lawyer? | Canadian Lawyer
WEBSep 17, 2021 — On the other hand, an employment lawyer helps employers and employees with workplace disputes in a non-unionized workplace. Whitten acts for both employees and employers and says this makes him better able to provide advice to employees since he understands how employers think. Lawyers’ rules of professional conduct forbid them …