First Year: Constitutional Law B

JD Course Code: LAW137Y1Y

Description

This course provides an introduction to the law of the Canadian Constitution. It examines the federal structure of government, the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian State, and the constitutional protection of individual rights and freedoms. Substantive content includes the Constitution’s history and text; methods of constitutional interpretation, analysis and argument; and an examination of selected federal and provincial powers, Aboriginal rights and rights guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Evaluation

Writing assignments (60%), closed-book final exam (30%), participation (10%). One or more of the writing assignments will include an oral component.

At a Glance

  • Academic Year:
    2025-2026
  • Course Session:
    Full Year Session
  • Credits:
    6
  • Important Information:

    First Term Schedule: T: 11:00 am - 12:20 pm; Th: 11:00 am - 12:20 pm

    Second Term Schedule: T: 9:00 - 10:20 am; Th: 9:00 - 10:20 am


Enrollment

  • Maximum Enrollment:
    20
  • JD Students:
    20

Schedule

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Monday
11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Tuesday
09:00 am - 10:20 am
Thursday
09:00 am - 10:20 am