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.

 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

Presented by the Constitutional, Administrative & International Law Section in collaboration with the Legal Practices Policy Division (LPPD).

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

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

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

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).