Contemporary Political and Legal Issues in Canadian Society

Course: LAW2205

Students learn how and why the country of Canada was created and organized as a federal system. The course begins to explore the effects of colonialism and complex relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. Students learn how and why various branches of government and public institutions have evolved to what they are today. With this knowledge and perspective, students then review particular areas of interest including: the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its interpretation by the courts; general Canadian human rights issues; Canada's response to selected criminal law issues; Canadian immigration policy; personal information privacy issues; Canada's relationship with the United States; Canada's role at the United Nations and its relationship with other countries; federal-provincial relations and the future of Canada both in terms of how it can remain one country and how it can successfully meet the global challenges of the 21st century.


All sections for this course are in progress.

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