Foundations of Criminal and Civil Law in Canada, 6th Edition
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Foundations of Criminal and Civil Law in Canada, 6th Edition

Gargi Mukherji, Pauline Giovannetti
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Foundations of Criminal and Civil Law in Canada, 6th Edition offers a broad introduction to the various aspects of Canadian law. Divided into four parts, this resource covers basic principles of private and public law, criminal and civil law, as well as legislative and common law. With an emphasis on practical application, it equips readers to classify offences and identify possible defences in criminal cases, examine citizens’ rights and obligations under civil law, recognize the responsibilities and limitations of citizens and police officers under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and develop basic research and analytical skills to locate, interpret, and apply legislation and case law.

The sixth edition features updated case law, legislation, statistics, references, and current events, along with expanded coverage of Indigenous issues and concerns. It also includes additional examples related to private security, more references to jurisdictions outside Ontario, and expanded coverage of property law.

Carefully selected images and new Case in Point boxes highlight important developments in Canadian law—perfect for facilitating discussion on legal issues and the effects of legal decisions on Canadian society.

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ISBN
978-1-77462-792-1
Page Count
396
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
October 2026
Status
Coming Soon
Subjects
Introductory Law; Police Foundations
Tags
Higher Education Policing, Security, and First Responders

  • Discussion of topical issues, including the marginalization of Indigenous women, privacy rights, jury selection and bias, religious and secular laws, and Indigenous land rights.

  • Updated case law, legislation, statistics, references, and current events.

  • More references to jurisdictions outside of Ontario.

  • Additional examples related to private security.

  • Greater coverage of property law.

  • Additional Highlight and Case in Point boxes throughout.

  • New scenario-style end-of-chapter questions.

  • Coverage of how Indigenous peoples are using the legal system to challenge the expansion of oil and gas pipelines in Western Canada.

  • Expanded content on tort law, including the growing number of torts that protect against invasions of privacy.

  • Updated discussion of statutory law governing firefighters and police officers.

PART 1

CHAPTER 1
Chapter opener and page 7: The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick.
Page 6: The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz.

CHAPTER 2
Chapter opener and page 29: The Canadian Press/Cole Burston.
Page 29: The Canadian Press/Cole Burston.

CHAPTER 3
Chapter opener and page 51: iStock/peterspiro.
Page 52: Courtesy of the Supreme Court of Canada Collection. Used with permission.

PART 2
Part opener: Jean-Claude Caprara/Shutterstock.

CHAPTER 4
Chapter opener and page 73: The Canadian Press/Cole Burston.
Page 67: The Canadian Press/Ron Poling.

PART 3
Part opener: Jean-Claude Caprara/Shutterstock.

CHAPTER 5
Chapter opener: The Canadian Press/Geoff Robins.
Page 102: The Canadian Press/Geoff Robins.

CHAPTER 6
Chapter opener: The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld.
Page 118: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.

CHAPTER 7
Chapter opener: The Canadian Press/John Woods.
Page 157: Swift Current Online/Shawn Mullin. Used with permission.

CHAPTER 8
Chapter opener and page 180: The Canadian Press/Jason Franson.
Pages 171–72 (icons): NATALIIA/iStock.com.

CHAPTER 9
Chapter opener: The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes.
Page 206: Alberta Court of Justice. What Is Restorative Justice? RJ Pilot. https://rjalbertacourts.ca/what-is-restorative-justice.

PART 4
Part opener: Jean-Claude Caprara/Shutterstock.

CHAPTER 10
Chapter opener and page 254: Jim West/Alamy.

CHAPTER 11
Chapter opener and page 282: Colin N Perkel/Alamy Live News.

CHAPTER 12
Chapter opener: Joseph Mucira/Pixabay.
Page 306: A Duan/Alamy Live News.

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