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...]
Bench Press 37-1
1. The Defence of Provocation The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated the 2nd degree murder conviction of a woman who stabbed her sister-in-law 45 times because she insulted her and belittled her level of education. The Quebec Court of Appeal overturned her initial conviction, stating that the … [Read more...]
New and Improved FREE LawNow!
LawNow Magazine is a digital publication of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta that covers how the law relates to everyday life in language that is approachable (We don’t use language that is only understood by lawyers!). For many years, LawNow has been a subscription-based magazine … [Read more...]
Teachers Talk LawNow – Electoral Reform
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. This LawNow article is available to download in the July/August 2012 … [Read more...]
Teachers Talk LawNow – The Olympics, Doping, and the Rights of Atheletes
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. LawNow Article from the July/August 2012 issue of LawNow … [Read more...]
Teachers Talk LawNow – Corporate Social Responsibility
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. LawNow Articles Relating to Corporate Social Responsibility: What … [Read more...]