Law 30
LAW30-LT2
Investigate contemporary legal issues that affect Canadians.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Examine challenges related to access to justice and identify programs (e.g., legal aid) designated to help remedy the issue. |
| (b) | Discuss the implications of federal policy on the provinces and issues surrounding competing provincial interests in federalism. |
| (c) | Analyze international legal issues that affect or have affected Canada including participation in various United Nations conventions. |
| (d) | Describe the legal implications of various international and domestic political events, humanitarian crises and environmental issues. |
| (e) | Examine programs available to help people come to Canada such as travel, study, work and immigration (e.g., citizenship, permanent resident, refugee protection). |
| (f) | Hypothesize how the legal recognition of Indigenous sovereignty might impact the relationship of Indigenous peoples with the Canadian government. |
| (g) | Explore Indigenous justice issues in contemporary Canadian society. |
| (h) | Predict how issues related to emerging technologies challenge current legal thinking and administration of justice in Canada. |
| (i) | Develop a policy to address a local contemporary legal issue. |
| (j) | Examine the challenges that diverse worldviews present when interpreting and applying laws in an increasingly multicultural society. |
| (k) |
Evaluate the effects of globalization on the creation and application of laws to Canadians considering factors such as:
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| (l) | Interview people who work in legal professions to increase understanding of a contemporary legal topic. |
| (m) | Assess the role of media in the Canadian justice system. |
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R104556
PLEA’s Law 30 Resource Portal
This web portal created by Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan is designed to link Law 30 curricular outcomes and indicators to available PLEA resources.
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 10, 2021
R005868
Does Canada Have a Jury Problem?
In the aftermath of Gerald Stanley's acquittal, friends and family of Colten Boushie raised concerns about how Canada's juries are selected and whether race plays a role in getting a fair trial.
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
R011813
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality
The author explains how the Indian Act has limited the opportunities for Indigenous peoples in the areas of self-government, self-determination and self-reliance, and how it continues to reinforce stereotypes. The importance of learning about the legacy and complex issues surrounding the Indian Act is emphasized if Canadians want to progress toward true reconciliation.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
February 22, 2022
R006343
Tougher Impaired Driving Laws Raise Concerns About Targeting
Since new impaired driving laws no longer require that law enforcement officers have reasonable grounds to request a breath sample, advocates for civil liberties are concerned about whether this change will lead to the targeting of drivers from visible minorities.
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
R011785
Who Are the Métis?
A board member from the Manitoba Métis Federation and the self-proclaimed Grand Chief of the Eastern Woodland Métis Nation of Nova Scotia highlight two perspectives on the complex issue of who is Métis.
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
R011806
Truth and Conviction: Donald Marshall Jr. and the Mi'kmaw Quest for Justice
This well-researched book tells the compelling story of Donald Marshall Jr., who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1971, when he was 17 years old. It describes his years in prison, his eventual acquittal, and the recommendations of the Royal Commission inquiry into the many injustices he had experienced in the criminal justice system. It also documents his subsequent fight for fishing and treaty rights and explains his legacy related to Mi’kmaw legal principles, justice, treaty rights, self-determination and reconciliation.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R011811
By Law or In Justice: The Indian Specific Claims Commission and the Struggle for Indigenous Justice
This scholarly resource is a comprehensive analysis of the work, legacy and federal government treatment of the Indian Specific Claims Commission (ICC), which was formed in 1991 in response to the Oka crisis to resolve claims related to treaty promises, the Indian Act and other Crown obligations. In 2009, the ICC was replaced by the Specific Claims Tribunal. The author calls for the need to re-examine and address the real problems of the justice system in Canada to resolve treaty and Indian Act claims injustices and more.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$32.95
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R011812
Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips and Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality
This book, written by Chief Bob Joseph, is intended to be a tool to improve cultural competency for business and government as they effectively work toward reconciliation by avoiding missteps and interacting more effectively with Indigenous Peoples. It addresses topics such as differences between hereditary and elected leadership, Indigenous rights and title and the treaty process. The terms “Aboriginal” and “Indigenous” are explained, as well as the lasting impacts of the Indian Act.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.75
Record posted/updated:
December 21, 2021
R027227
Criminal Justice in Canada (8th ed.)
This resource provides an overview of the criminal justice system in Canada and explains criminal justice policy, policing, the courts and criminal trial procedures, sentencing, alternative sanctions, corrections and community reintegration. Chapter summaries, colourful graphics and illustrations, review questions and critical thinking questions are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
unavailable
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R028357
Corrections in Canada: Principles and Practice
This textbook provides an in-depth examination of the field of corrections in Canada. The resource contains case studies that depict some of the challenges faced by corrections workers.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$88.00
Record posted/updated:
December 22, 2021
R024205
Canadian Criminal Justice: A Primer (6th ed.)
This resource provides an overview of the Canadian criminal justice system, including the police, the criminal courts, corrections and youth justice. Text boxes that highlight important events, research and cases are included throughout the resource, in addition to critical thinking and group discussion exercises at the end of each chapter that review the content presented.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$115.95
Record posted/updated:
February 22, 2022
R001231
The Law is (Not) for Kids: A Legal Rights Guide for Canadian Children and Teens
This book provides answers to questions about legal rights and issues that affect children and youth as they pertain to rights and laws that affect life at home, at school, at work and in relationships. Topics such as cyberbullying, consent and parental custody are discussed. The resource includes a glossary of legal terms and an appendix of websites and other sources of information for children.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$22.99
Record posted/updated:
December 22, 2021
R004383
Aboriginal Peoples and the Law: A Critical Introduction
This book provides the historical background on the purpose of the treaties, sovereignty, and the relationship between the settlers, the government, and the Crown. It gives insight into what needs to be done in the future to support Aboriginal rights, whether achieved through negotiation or litigation in the courts. The author avoids using legal terminology. The end of the chapter has a section call To Sum Up which provides the reader with a summary of the key points from the chapter.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R011320
On the Side of the Angels: Canada and the United Nations Commission on Human Rights
This book provides a scholarly view of Canada’s participation in the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Specific contentious human rights cases illustrate how Canada at times contributed or interfered with the operations of the Commission.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
December 22, 2021
R011036
A Brief Introduction to Law in Canada
This resource examines the key processes and institutions of Canadian law. Also discussed are Canada's legal history, the Canadian Constitution, careers in law and the core categories of law, such as: property law, family law, business and consumer law, administrative law and criminal law.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$80.00
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
R003925
Gender, Power, and Representations of Cree Law
Written by Emily Snyder, assistant professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at the University of Saskatchewan, this book provides a unique perspective into traditional Indigenous law and restorative justice. It examines the role of gender within the establishment of Cree law and how Cree women are represented in a limited capacity.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R032386
Criminal Law in Canada: Cases, Questions, and the Code (7th ed.)
This book provides a case-oriented approach that supports learning about criminal law in Canada. There are useful charts, figures and case studies to explore with students. The chapters include topics such as causation, subjective and objective liability, strict and absolute liability, participation in crime, criminal responsibility, provocation and intoxication, necessity and duress, self-defence and defence of property.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
May 10, 2022
R008753
Introduction to Law in Canada (2nd ed.)
This comprehensive textbook covers in depth the nature of law, common and civil law systems, Canada's Constitution, key subject areas in law and the legal profession. Chapter summaries, review questions, extension activities, case studies and colourful charts are included. Definitions are highlighted and reading lists and websites for additional information are provided.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$92.00
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R012309
Breaking Free. W5
Breaking Free is a short W5 investigation into a Manitoba Indigenous man's fight to reclaim his innocence following a 1974 murder conviction. It explores issues around marginalization, poverty, and the vulnerable nature of Indigenous people in the Canadian justice system. The video provides a view into the wrongfully convicted and could be used as a springboard to further investigation and conversations.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$129.95
Record posted/updated:
July 12, 2021
R033815
Youth and the Law: New Approaches to Criminal Justice and Child Protection (4th ed.)
This resource is a comprehensive textbook that provides information regarding youth in the justice system. It looks at a variety of perspectives and allows a deeper examination of criminal law, policing and societal responses to youth in the legal system.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
May 10, 2022