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AdministriviaConstitutional Law II

Introduction

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© Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

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http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/fr/joseph-eliot-magnet.html

Mechanics

1. Recognize and explain the constitutional law issue.2. Determine which facts are relevant and which are

missing.3. Identify arguments that are likely to be persuasive on

both sides.4. Advise the client as to:

a) What the court is likely to decide and why; andb) What action s/he might consider taking

5. Comment on whether the state of the law is “good” or ought to be changed.

© Copyright 2013 Joe Magnet

Course Outline1. Primer on Government in Canada2. Primer on Canada’s Constitution3. Sources of Constitutional Law4. Federalism5. Delegation6. Rule of Law7. Pith and Substance8. Paramountcy9. Interjurisdictional Immunity10. Residuary Powers11. Emergency Powers12. Trade & Commerce13. Criminal Law14. Aboriginal Peoples


Evaluation

• 100% of final mark.• 3 hours.• Open book.• Option of typed in computer lab.• Two “issue-spotter” or “essay” questions.• Six short answer questions.• Answer ALL questions.• Past final exams available on website here. Look at

them now, and get an idea of the kind of questions you’ll be asked to answer.


http://tolgayalkin.com/final-exams/

Learning

• Lectures relatively ineffective as a sole mode of learning.

• Form study groups early on, teach each other the material, ask each other questions, and work together on notes.

• Read first, then discuss.• During the course, try to anticipate what questions

might be asked on the exam, and prepare answers, show them to your friends, discuss the strengths and weaknesses, and consider alternative approaches.


Questions

If you think you have a question that you can’t answer, follow these steps:1. Discuss amongst group members.2. Formulate questions together.3. Email, tweet, or pose your question in class to me.I will respond either by creating an entry in the blog section of the website, where a longer answer is necessary, or tweeting the answer back.


Class etiquette

• Bring name tags.• Class is meant to be a lively discussion, so ask

questions.• Have completed the readings.


Sundries

• In your correspondence, be polite, courteous, and to the point.

• It’s often a good idea to put aside an e-mail, re-read it later, and then send it.

• Good written expression can be as important as legal knowledge.


End

• Good luck!


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