Examines and applies interdisciplinary research on regulation, governance, and institutional and legal design under conditions of change and uncertainty.
An introduction to the structure, powers, duties of and relationships among the various institutions and actors that comprise the Canadian state, the principles of statutory interpretation, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The legal concept of ownership and its changing nature and application, including equitable principles, the acquisition and transfer of interests, the regulation of use, Aboriginal title, and statute-based systems for registering interests in land.
Critical examination of the history and legacy of colonial legal orders in Canada. This course is compulsory for students who commence their Juris Doctor degree in September 2020 or later.