Mark Bourrie

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Fundamental Law for Journalists

Journalists will come across many arcane and sometimes obtuse legal concepts in the course of their work. Law is not an intuitive thing. It has developed over a millennium, and its basic rules … 232 View
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Introduction

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The Basics: The Origins of Law

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Chapter One provides a brief overview for understanding where the law comes from and breaks down the sources of these laws. Topics discussed include Indigenous law and government, the Indian Act, … 13 $1.30 Add
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Making the Sausage: How Policies Become Laws

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Chapter Two focuses on the process of policies becoming law. Topics addressed include the legislative process, the types of bills (Public and Private Bills), the timing of Bills, the … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Court System

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Chapter three explores the court system and how it operates in Canada. Topics discussed include Judges, Lawyers, Court Staff, Juries, the Courts (The Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Courts, … 18 $1.80 Add
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Covering Legal Issues

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Chapter Four focuses on researching legal issues. Topics addressed include Legal Research, CanLII, Primary Law, Federal and Provincial Tribunals, CanLII Connects, Court Web Pages, Law Firm Web … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Criminal Law System

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Chapter Five explains the Criminal Law System. Topics discussed include concepts in Criminal Law (Voluntariness, Causation, Strict Liability, Subjective, and Objective Mens Rea), murder, intent, … 48 $4.80 Add
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The Civil Law System

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Chapter Six explores the Civil Law System. Topics addressed include Common Law, contracts, negligence and accidents, intentional torts, free expression and defamation, anti-SLAPP Law, and time … 67 $6.70 Add
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The Justice System and the Media

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Chapter Seven examines the Justice System and the Media. Topics discussed include breaches of Injunction and contempt, publication bans and other restrictions, what to do if you are arrested, the … 18 $1.80 Add