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 Kind of Property Rights Can I Hold?
Property as a legal concept is best understood not as an object, but as a bundle of rights that a legal person possesses. The pertinent legal question isn’t what you “own” but what you have the right to do with it.
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!
What’s in a name? Deciphering the secret world of “Styles of Cause”
Chances are you’ve seen or heard the name of a legal case. Lawyers call this the “style of cause.” Once you’ve cracked the code for a style of cause, there’s a lot of information in one short title!
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?
Whose law is it anyway? A guide to Canadian criminal law
Almost everyone in Canada has dealt with criminal law at some point – a criminal penalty can include a simple fine like a parking ticket on through more serious punishment for serious crimes.
The “Convict Code,” Prison Law and Duress: Fundamentals of Canadian Law 002
This week on Fundamentals of Canadian Law, the “Convict Code,” duress as a defense, and prison discipline — we’re joined by professor Lisa Kerr, a faculty member at Queen’s Law.
Law 201/701 prof Lisa Kerr talks prison law with the CBC
The CBC’s Sunday Edition recently gave Professor Lisa Kerr an opportunity to explore some of the issues that are covered in passing in her criminal law overview.