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D1. Introduction to Tort Law: describe the legal foundations and development of tort law and the role of individuals, groups, and courts in its processes (FOCUS ON: Legal Significance)
D2. Introduction to Family Law: describe the legal foundations and development of family law and the role of individuals, governments, and courts in its processes (FOCUS ON: Legal Significance; Continuity and Change)
D3. Introduction to Employment Law: describe the legal foundations and development of employment law and the role of employers, employees, and courts and adjudicatory tribunals in its processes (FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Legal Perspective)
D4. Introduction to Contract Law: describe the legal foundations and development of contract law and the role of individuals, groups, and courts in its processes (FOCUS ON: Legal Significance; Legal Perspective)
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Canadian and World Studies
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
D1. Introduction to Tort Law
FOCUS ON: Legal Significance
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 explain the legal definition of a tort and the difference between intentional torts (e.g., assault and battery, trespass, libel and slander) and unintentional torts (e.g., negligence – such as by an employer, a landlord, the driver of a motor vehicle)
Sample questions: “What is the purpose of tort law? What sorts of offences does it cover? Why is the issue of intent so important in tort law?”
D1.2 explain the function and significance of various legal processes (e.g., statement of claim, statement of defence, examination for discovery, burden of proof), different levels of courts, and alternative procedures (e.g., arbitration, mediation, healing circles, truth and reconciliation formats) involved in settling civil disputes, and describe remedies available for enforcing a judgement (e.g., damages awards, injunctions)
Sample questions: “Why are there different procedures for those seeking remedies under tort law? How are some procedures that are distinct from a trial in the courts? Under what
circumstances might the parties to a dispute opt for one of these alternative procedures?”
D1.3 explain the legal reasoning behind some key decisions in tort law (e.g., cases dealing with negligence [Young v. Bella, 2006]; social host liability [Childs v. Desormeaux, 2006]; vicarious liability [EB v. Order of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in the Province of British Columbia, 2005])
D2. Introduction to Family Law
FOCUS ON: Legal Significance; Continuity and Change
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 describe the legal definitions of a valid marriage and a common-law relationship
in family law as established by federal and provincial law, and explain the legal implica- tions for partners in each type of relationship
Sample question: “How do the laws relating to these two types of relationships affect individuals in Canada?”
D2.2 describe the legal procedures and/or documents used in resolving disputes upon the dissolution of a marriage or the death or incapacity of a family member (e.g., prenuptial
D. CIVIL LAW OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of the course, students will:
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