Types of Law

Holds a person responsible for
the damage they cause to another
person.

A suit has been filed against former CEO
of AutoCanada for his private acquistions
of auto dealerships. Caused damage to the company.
He breached his fiduciary duties by buying
these dealerships- Contract Law

It deals with the relationship
between people living together.
It can include separation, divorce,
division of property, and child
custody

Overlooks the requirements for
legally binding agreements. Contracts
can involve complex agreements
between companies or just be
purchasing anything at a store.

The relationship between individuals
and property. It covers the use, enjoyment
sale, and lease of a property

A law firm in Toronto is suing multiple peoplefor illegally downloading movies to enforce Canada's Copyright Act.
This is an act of intellectual theft.

Deals with the relationship between
employers and employees. It can
control the actions of unions during
a strike.

It consists of offences against society
and a punishment for doing so.

A woman received a $2,300
fine for driving 105 km/h
over the speed limit in Alberta.

It is the body of law that defines the structure and powers of the federal and provincial governments.

New Brunswick must now hire
bilingual ambulance drivers.
It was a policy in which the
provincial government had to
sign off on.

It is the body of law that defines the
relationship between citizens and
government agencies and regulates
the operation and procedures of those
government agencies

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