Eric Adams, BA (McGill), LLB (Dalhousie), SJD (University of Toronto)
Fall Term 2024 (1890)
LAW 435A - Constitutional Law
2.5 units (fi 10)(TWO TERM, 2;3-0-0)
An introduction to the legal framework governing the exercise of power by the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the Canadian state, covering who has the power to make new laws, the power to implement laws, and the power to adjudicate disputes. The limitations imposed on these powers by the rules of federalism and by the provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are also considered. An introduction to the constitutional provisions concerning Indigenous peoples in Canada is also included.
LECTURE C01 (46985)
2024-09-16 - 2024-12-04
TR 14:00 - 15:00
LAW 533 - Advanced Problems in Constitutional Law
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Entails an examination of various current problems in constitutional law. Topics covered in past years include Criminal Justice and the Charter, Comparative Constitutional Law, and Federal/Provincial Law.
LECTURE A01 (51323)
2024-09-04 - 2024-12-04
M 14:00 - 16:50
Winter Term 2025 (1900)
LAW 435B - Constitutional Law
2.5 units (fi 10)(TWO TERM, 2;3-0-0)
An introduction to the legal framework governing the exercise of power by the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the Canadian state, covering who has the power to make new laws, the power to implement laws, and the power to adjudicate disputes. The limitations imposed on these powers by the rules of federalism and by the provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are also considered. An introduction to the constitutional provisions concerning Indigenous peoples in Canada is also included.
LECTURE C01 (72349)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 14:00 - 15:20
LAW 503 - Employment Law
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
An exploration of theoretical and legal issues bearing on employment outside the unionized/collective-bargaining context, including employment as a legal relationship, independent contractors, dismissal with and without just cause, damages, and the impact of key statutes. Emerging issues shall be explored, such as the protection of confidential information, the duty of good faith, discrimination, and post-employment obligations. This course complements the Labour Law course.
LECTURE B01 (70016)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 10:30 - 11:50