Statutory Interpretation (LEG00029)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

8 hours (over 3 days)

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

Dates:

• French (over 3 days)
  • November 22, 2023 (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET
  • November 29, 2023 (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET)
  • December 6, 2023 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)
• English (over 3 days)
  • November 23, 2023 (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET
  • November 30, 2023 (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET)
  • December 7, 2023 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET)

Participants will review the methodology of legislative interpretation, including its theoretical foundations and the different categories of interpretative arguments. The learning will be reinforced by case analysis and group discussion.

Topics covered:

• Textual Analysis
• Structure and Main Components of a Statute, Contextual Interpretation of Related Statutes
• Analysis of Objectives and Directions
• Analysis of Ensuing Difficulties and Problem-Solving Strategies
• Operation of Statutes

Instructor: Mistrale Goudreau,Full Professor, Civil Law Section, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa

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).