This excerpt from the newly updated Aboriginal Law title examines Indigenous identity in Canadian law, with a particular focus on Métis under the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Constitution Act, 1982.

This excerpt provides an introduction to federal and provincial legislation concerning the protection of privacy and access to freedom of information. The legislative scheme provides rules for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in a manner that respects the privacy of individuals and recognizes the needs of private and non-governmental organizations to collect, use, and disclose personal information for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate.

An employer may terminate an employment contract for just cause without giving notice to the employee. This excerpt provides an overview of the types of misconduct which are seen in the workplace and in what instances such misconduct may justify dismissal for cause.

This post provides an overview of the principles of ownership of minerals in western Canadian law. Topics covered include private ownership, Crown ownership, Indigenous ownership, and title.