Program: Social Studies
Course: Understanding Canadian Law
Grade: 11
Level: University/College Preparation
Semester: 2, 2018-2019
Teacher Name: Nancy Lendore
Contact: nlendore@rchs.on.ca
Introduction
This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of rights and freedoms in Canada, our legal system, and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. Students will use case studies and apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process to develop legal reasoning skills and to formulate and communicate informed interpretations of legal issues, and they will develop the ability to advocate for new laws.
Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
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