This course explores legal issues that directly affect students’ lives.To develop an appreciation of the Canadian legal system, students examine the historical roots of Canadian law and expand on their understanding of the role of government in making laws.Students also become familiar with the rights and freedoms that all Canadians enjoy as a result of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Students acquire a practical knowledge of
Canada’s legal system, both criminal and civil, and learn how to analyze legal issues.They are given opportunities to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to defend those opinions and communicate legal knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including legal research projects, case study analysis and debates.
