Principles of Delegation (002668)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

3 hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

Please note that this course is open to Justice Canada legal professionals only (lawyers, notaries who are members of the Chambre des notaires du Québec and paralegals).

This course will examine the principles underlying the delegation of powers, the Carltona doctrine and the exercise of powers under subsection 24(2) of the Interpretation Act. The course will include discussion of the following issues:

• When the presumption against sub-delegation applies;
• How a power can be delegated;
• When the Carltona doctrine and subsection 24(2) of the Interpretation Act apply;
• How to use subsection 24(2) of the Interpretation Act; and
• How an express delegation provision interacts with the Carltona doctrine and subsection 24(2) of the Interpretation Act.

Learning objectives / Topics covered

• Presumption against sub-delegation
• Express statutory provisions permitting delegation
• Implied power to delegate
• Carltona doctrine and s. 24(2) of the Interpretation Act
• Limitations on the Carltona doctrine and contrary legislative intent
• S. 24(4) of the Interpretation Act and devolution of non-ministerial powers

Client: Constitutional, Administrative & International Law Section in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness. Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).