LAW 450 - Administrative Law

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Law

Designed to provide an understanding of the legal constraints courts have placed on the behavior of administrative tribunals and government departments. Topics to be discussed: What is Administrative Law? How the courts supervise the acts and decisions of administrative bodies. Pitfalls to be avoided by administrative officers: errors of fact and law; excesses of discretion; breach of natural justice. How administrative acts and decisions may be attacked by an aggrieved citizen: remedies. Appeal and review, time limits, locus standi, choice of remedy, procedure. How to avoid attacks by aggrieved citizens. The practical outcome; strength of review. Recent trends in Administrative Law in Canada.

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Fall Term 2026

Lectures

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LECTURE A01
(53557)
40
2026-09-02 - 2026-12-09 (TR)
09:00 - 10:20
Primary Instructor: Matthew Lewans
LECTURE A02
(55760)
40
2026-09-02 - 2026-12-09 (MW)
15:30 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Matthew Woodley
LECTURE X01
(52373)
40
2026-09-02 - 2026-12-09 (T)
18:00 - 21:00
Primary Instructor: Gregory Plester
Primary Instructor: Michael Gunther

Winter Term 2027

Lectures

Section Capacity Class times Login to view Locations
LECTURE B01
(79605)
36
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (TR)
09:00 - 10:20
Primary Instructor: Matthew Lewans
LECTURE B02
(81076)
40
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (MW)
10:30 - 11:50
Primary Instructor: Moin Yahya