Division of Powers (002968)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

3 hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

This course will provide an introduction to federalism and the division of powers in Canada. By the end of the session, participants will understand how legislative and executive power is shared in Canada and how the constitutional division of powers is treated in the courts.

Topics covered

• Constitutional structure of the federation
• Division of legislative and executive powers
• Principles of judicial review on federal grounds, including pith and substance, double aspect and paramountcy
• Review of selected heads of power
• Update on recent and upcoming cases

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

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

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