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This course will provide students with the foundation for determining jurisdiction and appropriate forum (e.g., where to start with a divorce application, where to file domestic contract, etc.). Students will learn to interpret relevant statutes, regulations, and related case law applicable to family law matters (e.g., Divorce Act, Family Law Act, Child Support Guidelines, Family Law Rules...

This course will enable a student to analyze the elements of an offence, to classify offences and to identify possible defences in criminal cases. This course will also enable a student to analyze the rights and obligations of citizens involving areas of civil law. Students will recognize the responsibilities and limitations of citizens, law enforcement officials and police officers in light of...

This course is designed to introduce learners to the fundamental concepts of Canadian Law and the countries legal systems. Students will learn various citizen rights and responsibilities, the importance of social and political participation, and elections. In addition, determining how laws are defined, created, implemented, and enforced will be examined. Canadian culture will also be addressed...

The work of occupational health and safety technicians is guided by federal, provincial and territorial legislation and regulations. In this course, students learn occupational health and safety law in Canada, as well as environmental legislation. Related topics include duties of workplace parties, and duties and powers of enforcement agencies. Students critically evaluate the role and obligations...

Patents in Canada provides learners with an understanding of patent law and its application. Students will learn about the patent application process and how patent rights are enforced in Canada. Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources. This micro-credential will provide a basic introduction to patent law in Canada. It is recommended participants...

Industrial Designs in Canada provides learners with an understanding of the importance of industrial designs as a form of intellectual property, intellectual property laws and regulations in Canada relating to industrial designs, as well as the role of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Learners will gain hands-on experience navigating CIPO's website and related resources pertaining...

Today's law enforcement professionals must be able to apply the laws of Canada and those of the provinces. Therefore, students require more than a basic understanding of the Canadian justice system and how it applies in the field of law enforcement. In this course, students acquire foundational knowledge and skills related to the development, structure and practical operation of the Canadian...

Designed for Police Foundations, you are provided with an overview from a law enforcement perspective of the Canadian governing system and organizational theories pertaining to public administration.

For most employees who work in a non-union setting, legal protections governing the basic terms of employment are found in the provincial Employment Standards Act. This law sets minimum protections regarding wages, overtime pay and hours, and vacation time, amongst others. The Ministry of Labour is responsible for enforcing this law. In this course, we review the coverage of the Act, its areas of...

This course will introduce you to the process of conflict management from the perspective of law enforcement intervention. The course will examine some occurrences commonly encountered by police officers and will examine the use of relevant legislation and problem management techniques to assist with effectively managing such occurrences