Dining, driving and decisions
A straightforward case of "drive-n'-dine" in B.C. turns into an exploration of judicial decisions and the growth of law. Featuring Hugo Choquette (Law 201/701, Introduction to Canadian Law; Law 202/702, Aboriginal Law).
Your Daily Government: Administrative Tribunals and You
How do these decision-makers fit into our system of government? What is the source of their authority to make these decisions? And why are they so prevalent?
Understanding Trans Mountain: Pipelines and the Duty to Consult
We make a 250+ page court decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline easy to understand, with course instructors Cherie Metcalf and Hugo Choquette.
Federal/Provincial Power and Pot: how Constitutional distribution of power affects deregulation
In practice, the law that is needed to regulate an activity often does not fall neatly into a single level of authority: federal and provincial laws often work together. Consider, for example, the recent case of marijuana legalization...
Unpacking Pipeline Challenges — Fundamentals of Canadian Law 011
There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to the Kinder Morgan — soon, Government of Canada — pipeline. British Columbia has challenged it, as have several Indigenous groups.
Who Cares About Constitutional Law? — Fundamentals of Canadian Law 008
For the average Canadian, the Constitution can seem pretty abstract. How does it affect me, a normal person, in a daily way? The answer is profoundly.
How do you fit into constitutional law?
People sometimes think that public and constitutional law is an abstract concept – big ideas that don’t affect our daily lives.
Presumed Innocent: Fundamentals of Canadian Law Podcast 005
Why is it the bedrock of our criminal justice system? How does it level the playing field of one person versus all of society? And… is it really as venerable and ancient a principle as we think it is?
Marijuana Legalization and the Federal-Provincial Relationship: Fundamentals of Canadian Law Podcast 004
We all know that the Canadian federal government is decriminalizing marijuana, but what does that mean?