Administrivia Constitutional Law II

Introduction Website: Many thanks to Professor MagnetProfessor Magnet © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

Mechanics 1.Recognize and explain the constitutional law issue. 2.Determine which facts are relevant and which are missing. 3.Identify arguments that are likely to be persuasive on both sides. 4.Advise the client as to: a)What the court is likely to decide and why; and b)What action s/he might consider taking 5.Comment on whether the state of the law is “good” or ought to be changed. © Copyright 2013 Joe Magnet

Course Outline 1.Primer on Government in Canada 2.Primer on Canada’s Constitution 3.Sources of Constitutional Law 4.Federalism 5.Delegation 6.Rule of Law 7.Pith and Substance 8.Paramountcy 9.Interjurisdictional Immunity 10.Residuary Powers 11.Emergency Powers 12.Trade & Commerce 13.Criminal Law 14.Aboriginal Peoples © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

Evaluation 100% of final mark. 3 hours. Open book. Option of typed in computer lab. Two “issue-spotter” or “essay” questions. Six short answer questions. Answer ALL questions. Past final exams available on website here. Look at them now, and get an idea of the kind of questions you’ll be asked to answer.here © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

Learning Lectures relatively ineffective as a sole mode of learning. Form study groups early on, teach each other the material, ask each other questions, and work together on notes. Read first, then discuss. During the course, try to anticipate what questions might be asked on the exam, and prepare answers, show them to your friends, discuss the strengths and weaknesses, and consider alternative approaches. © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

Questions If you think you have a question that you can’t answer, follow these steps: 1.Discuss amongst group members. 2.Formulate questions together. 3. , tweet, or pose your question in class to me. I will respond either by creating an entry in the blog section of the website, where a longer answer is necessary, or tweeting the answer back. © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

Class etiquette Bring name tags. Class is meant to be a lively discussion, so ask questions. Have completed the readings. © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

Sundries In your correspondence, be polite, courteous, and to the point. It’s often a good idea to put aside an , re-read it later, and then send it. Good written expression can be as important as legal knowledge. © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin

End Good luck! © Copyright 2013 Tolga R Yalkin