A Supreme Farewell to Victim Surcharges
Victim surcharges are no more -- thanks to our Supreme Court -- but what were they, and what does this mean? Criminal law expert Lisa Kerr explains.
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?
Solitary Confinement in Canada & Bill C-83
What exactly is solitary confinement? What laws empower the Correctional Services of Canada to resort to it? And what does Bill C-83 purport to change?
A look inside solitary (and the promise of reform)
Solitary! The Liberals say they're ending it. But I thought we didn't have solitary in Canada, so what are they ending? Who does this affect? Find out with professor Lisa Kerr.
You Don’t Really Own “Your” Land – Fundamentals of Canadian Law 010
Property law is complex — fee simple, escheats, and William the Conqueror all come into play when we’re talking about ownership of property in Canada.
What Did I Agree To? Contracts in our Everyday Lives
Contracts govern many aspects of our day-to-day lives—they are one of the fundamental ways that society is ordered.
Be a Court Case Detective – Fundamentals of Canadian Law 007
Dive into the amazing world of case research with professor Mary Jo Maur, developer and instructor of Law 201/701 — Introduction to Canadian Law in this edition of the podcast!
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?
The Brains and Brawn of Criminal Law: Mens Rea and Actus Reus
At the most fundamental level, criminal law is based around a single Latin phrase: “Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea”, which translates to “an act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty”.
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?