LAWS77-534: Canadian Administrative Law

Description

Canadian Administrative Law is an elective subject in postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law. This subject will provide an introduction to the basic principles of Canadian administrative law. These principles govern the activities of administrative bodies and the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. The areas discussed will include procedural fairness, judicial review, the standard of analysis for substantive review, bias and independence, discretion, the application of the Charter to administrative decision making, and the remedies available with respect to administrative decisions. The subject will serve as a foundation for further study and practice in a wide range of areas, including health, environment, immigration, labour relations, professional regulation, education, and securities law.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Understand current Canadian administrative law and apply that law to complex factual situations.
2. Demonstrate legal research skills relevant to Canadian administrative law.
3. Understand the principles and debates underlying the current state of Canadian administrative law, recognise areas of uncertainty in the current law, and identify/recommend potential changes in the law.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• January 2021 [Standard]
• September 2020 [Standard]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Intensive]
• May 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Intensive]
• September 2017 [Standard]
• May 2017 [Standard]

Subject dates