Assault
Our presentation on assault provides an overview
of the assault provisions contained in the Criminal
Code of Canada. We will look at the elements of domestic
and common assault, uttering threats, and assault with
a weapon or causing bodily harm. We will also examine
possible defenses to assault charges, and the meaning
and effect of probation orders, peace bonds, and restraining
orders.
Bankruptcy and Insolvency
The purpose of this lecture is to educate people on the
subject of debt and the process that a creditor must go
through when collecting on a debt. Topics covered in this
lecture include:
(i) what happens when a creditor sues a debtor in
court,
(ii) the steps a creditor can take to enforce a judgment,
(iii) what a creditor can seize from a debtor,
(iv) the activities of collection agencies and civil
enforcement
agencies,
(v) garnishment of wages,
(vi) declaring bankruptcy, and
(vii) solutions to credit problems.
Civil versus Criminal Law
(Introduction to the Canadian Legal System)
This presentation will provide a general overview and
introduction to the Canadian legal system. Some of the
fundamental provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed
on the functions of, and the differences between, the
criminal law and the civil law. We will discuss the concepts
of “innocent until proven guilty” and “standard
of proof”. The roles of all the common participants
in the justice system will be considered.
Contract Law
This presentation will look at the area of law governing
contracts. We will look at the three main elements that
make up a valid contract: offer, acceptance and consideration.
In addition we will discuss some of the more commonly
held myths surrounding contracts. We will also give a
brief overview of when and why damages are awarded for
breach of contract.
Criminal Procedure
This presentation looks at the various steps involved
in the criminal justice process. The first part of the
presentation looks at: the rights of the accused upon
arrest or detention; the purposes of “Appearance
Notices”, “Promises to Appear”, and
bail; first appearances, second appearances and trials;
and disclosure. The second part of the presentation will
focus on pardons and their effects on criminal records.
Custody/Maintenance
This lecture covers three main topics: Custody, Access
and Child Maintenance. With Custody we look at the legal
definition of “custody”, types of custody
and custody orders. When looking at Access, we will discuss
the definition of “access” and the types of
access that are available. Under Child Maintenance, issues
covered include: how the amount of maintenance is decided,
getting and varying maintenance orders, and maintenance
enforcement.
Employment Law
This presentation addresses the rights and responsibilities
of employers and employees. Topics addressed include:
looking at the Employment Standards Act with emphasis
on the respective responsibilities and rights of employees
and employers. In addition we will look at factors that
help in determining whether someone is a contractor or
an employee, and the importance of this distinction. Regarding
dismissals, issues of when an employee can be fired will
be addressed, along with the factors that impact how much
notice an employee may receive. It is also important to
address when an employer’s actions to change the
work environment constitute constructive dismissal. Finally,
we will consider what avenues of recourse an employee
has for being wrongfully treated or dismissed.
Human Rights
This presentation fashions a definition of Human
Rights, looks at their purpose and traces their evolution.
The supremacy of the Canadian Constitution will then be
discussed, with particular attention being paid to the
Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The last part of the presentation
will look at how to argue a Charter case in court, as
well as how to file a human rights complaint.
Immigration Law
This presentation will look at how to immigrate to Canada
under one of the four following classes:
1. Skilled Worker Class Immigration
2. Business Class Immigration
3. Family Class Immigration
4. International Adoption
The Canadian Refugee System will also be briefly considered.
The last part of the presentation will look at the process
for becoming a Canadian citizen.
Landlord and Tenant Law
This presentation is useful for many renters to learn
and clarify what their rights and responsibilities include.
We will look at what type of rental situations are covered
by the Residential Tenancies Act and answer important
renter questions, including: “When can a Landlord
keep my security deposit?”, “What is the function
of in & out inspections?”and “How big
can the rent increases be?” In addition we will
provide information addressing issues of privacy in rental
situations.
An Introduction to Liability
Issues for Employees of Community Based Organizations
The newest in our series of presentations, this lecture
provides an introduction to the civil wrongs of: battery,
assault, intentional infliction of mental suffering and
false imprisonment. As well, a discussion of the civil
wrong of “negligence” in an employment setting
will be addressed. The discussion of negligence will focus
on how the “Standard of Care” is established
in employment situations. The concepts of “Duty
of Care,” and “The Reasonable Person”
will also be discussed.
Separation and Divorce
This lecture covers three topics: Annulment, Separation,
and Divorce. We will address the circumstances when a
person can get an annulment, how to become legally separated
and the considerations and options relating to divorce.
Small Claims Court
This presentation looks at two main areas of
small claims court: Filing a claim in Provincial court
civil division and getting and collecting your judgement
in Alberta.
Wills
This lecture is NOT meant as an instruction session on
how to write your own will. Rather, it is intended to
provide an introduction to what wills are, different types
of wills, how to revoke a will or revise a will, and what
can happen when a person dies without a will.
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