Introduction There are distinct differences in Canadian and American federal election law and practices. For example, while the processes differ, American primaries are essentially party nominations in Canada. The American process for drawing constituency boundaries (often referred to as … [Read more...]
Public Private Partnerships
To build infrastructure, public and private parties may take on a cooperative venture called a public-private partnership or a P3. Some examples of P3s include the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Panama Canal, and the Confederation Bridge. The same situation has made the news recently in Edmonton with … [Read more...]
Teacher’s Talk LawNow – A Report Card for Canada
LawNow magazine is an incredible resource for teachers. Each issue offers engaging articles about law in language suitable for students. Teachers Talk LawNow is a series of lesson plans for teachers based on these articles. Social Studies teachers will find many different uses for the … [Read more...]
The Lastest News on Prostitution in Canada
Canada’s prostitution laws are once again in the news. On September 21, 2012 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in the case of Attorney General of Canada v. Downtown Eastside Sex Workers United Against Violence Society, that the Society had standing to bring a constitutional challenge to … [Read more...]
What laws govern food safety?
We often don’t think of the law or government regulation when we sit down to eat. That is, until something like the recent E. coli beef recall occurs. Then we begin to question what protects us from dangerous food and what the role of the government is in doing so. So what laws govern food … [Read more...]
Where Do I Find Reliable Canadian Legal Information Online?
LawNow is an excellent starting point when searching for legal information, but where can you look when you have a very specific problem? The internet is a powerful resource for the average person to learn about the law. There are many great websites that offer accurate and reliable information … [Read more...]
Teachers Talk: LawNow – Jim Keegstra
LawNow magazine is an incredible resource for teachers. Each issue offers engaging articles about law in language suitable for students. Teachers Talk LawNow is a series of lesson plans for teachers based on these articles. "R. v. Keegstra was such a landmark freedom of expression … [Read more...]
Olympics Medals, Poker Championships, and Taxes
Winning a medal at the Olympics is not only a great personal achievement and something that is admired and celebrated by entire nations, but also an achievement that comes with a financial bonus. Peter Bowal summarized these winnings: For Canadian medalists: $20,000 (gold), $15,000 (silver) and … [Read more...]
More Resources on Personal Tax Credits
In the latest issue of LawNow, the article "Credit where Credit is Due: Personal Tax Credits in the Canadian Tax System" looks at where personal tax credits are available. These include credits for: dependent family members, children's fitness and arts, pensions, medical … [Read more...]
The Tax Court of Canada
Which is Canada's youngest superior court? The Tax Court! Did you know that the Tax Court of Canada is widely respected for its fairness and efficiency? Do you know the powers of the Tax Court? How about the jurisdiction? Did you know that Tax Court Justices are required to reside within 40 … [Read more...]
