The Judiciary

What role does the Supreme Court of Canada play in the Canadian Court System (hierarchy of the courts/flow of precedent)? What role does the SCC play in ensuring that the laws and activities of government are legitimate ones?

Administrative Law

A) Administrative Agencies are the result of ‘delegated power.’ Meaning, government delegate its powers to: a tribunal, board, commission or agency. What are the reasons for ‘delegating power?’ Stated otherwise, why would governments hand over power to these administrative bodies? In your own words; what advantages (for both government and the public) do they serve?

Criminal Law

Explain the core elements of a criminal offence (the requirements of establishing criminal liability)? Why is the burden (on the Crown Attorney) for proving criminal guilt so high?