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This section offers an overview of Judgment under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Judgment in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Judgment relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A judicial decision; the determination of a […]

Risk Management in Canada Risk Management in Canada The following is a definition of Risk Management : Systematic approach to setting the best course of action under uncertainty by identifying, assessing, understanding, making decisions on and communicating risk issues. – TBRisk and Compliance […]

Definition of Lower Canada The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Lower Canada: Established upon the division of the province of Quebec in 1791 as a result of the Constitutional Act, this territory was to eventually become the province of Quebec. See: LOWER […]

Definition of Legislative Power by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The power of the legislative branch of government to create laws and public policies. Resources See Also Politics […]

Definition of Special Committee by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: A committee of the House of Commons appointed for a special, temporary purpose, such as to investigate a problem before […]

Command and Control Regulation in Canada The following is a definition of Command and Control Regulation : Regulations which specify, usually in detail, the regulatory requirements and a set of penalties for non-compliance. It is generally oriented toward input and behavioural requirements […]

Definition of Speaker by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The presiding officer of the House of Commons. SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS SINCE 1867 The Speaker of the House of Commons […]

Definition of Natural Justice Natural Justice meaning or descrpition: a fundamental legal principle expressed through rules that provide due process to individuals involved in legal actions, including the duty of courts and tribunals to act in good faith and without bias, and the rights of […]

De Novo (hearing) This section offers an overview of De Novo (hearing) under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of De Novo (hearing) in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of De Novo (hearing) relevant or under the laws of Ontario: […]

Definition of Care Home Care Home meaning or descrpition: building for people to receive care services such as health care or assistance with daily living (Source of this concept of Care Home: emp.ca/books/395-6)

Location Code in University Research Concept of Location Code in relation to legal research and research in general: The L in FOAPAL is an optional element to describe the physical whereabouts of financial transactions. Resources See Also

Chambers Applications in British Columbia The following is a concept of chambers applications under the law of British Columbia: In a proceeding started by writ of summons and statement of claim, chambers applications usually deal with procedural issues that come up as the case progresses.

Definition of Ejusdem Generis Ejusdem Generis meaning or descrpition: a rule of contract construction that requires that general words following specific words take their meaning from the specific words and are confined to the same category as the specific words (Source of this concept of […]

Definition of Permanent Residence Application Process Permanent Residence Application Process meaning or descrpition: under the family class the process whereby an applicant becomes a permanent resident (Source of this concept of Permanent Residence Application Process: emp.ca/books/479-3)

This section offers an overview of Property under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Property in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Property relevant or under the laws of Ontario: Anything over which the rights of possession, […]

Definition of Persuasive Persuasive meaning or descrpition: of a precedent from another jurisdiction or from a lower court, convincing but not binding (Source of this concept of Persuasive: emp.ca/books/353-6)

Definition of Conditional Offer of Employment Conditional Offer of Employment meaning or descrpition: a job offer that is subject to certain requirements being met (Source of this concept of Conditional Offer of Employment: emp.ca/books/353-6)

Definition of Interlocutory Order Interlocutory Order meaning or descrpition: order that decides some of the matters at issue (Source of this concept of Interlocutory Order: emp.ca/books/318-5) Interlocutory Order in British Columbia The following is a concept of interlocutory order under the […]

Definition of Escrow Closing Escrow Closing meaning or descrpition: exchange and holding of funds, keys, and documents by the lawyers pending registration of electronic documents or the satisfaction of another unfulfilled condition of closing (Source of this concept of Escrow Closing: […]

Model Clause in Arbitration Rules In relation to arbitration rules and, more specifically, to Arbitration Clause in the arbitration law of Canada, the following is an overview of model clause .

Compliance Activities in Canada Resources See Also Compliance Activities in French In the French language, Compliance Activities means: activités d'observation (there is related information on activités d'observation in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law […]

Compliance Costs in Canada The following is a definition of Compliance Costs : Include capital costs, as well as operating, maintenance and administrative costs Resources See Also Compliance Costs in French In the French language, Compliance Costs means: Coüts de conformité (there is […]

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Definition of Jurisdiction Jurisdiction meaning or descrpition: the limits on what the board can decide and how it must go about making its decisions (Source of this concept of Jurisdiction: emp.ca/books/395-6) Definition of Jurisdiction Jurisdiction meaning or descrpition: the scope of the […]

Definition of Women at Risk Program Women at Risk Program meaning or descrpition: a program to resettle women who are members of the Convention refugees abroad class or humanitarian-protected persons abroad class (Source of this concept of Women at Risk Program: emp.ca/books/479-3)

Co-regulation in Canada The following is a definition of Co-regulation : A system of shared regulatory responsibilities in which an industry association or professional group will assume some regulatory functions, such as surveillance and enforcement or setting of regulatory standards. – OECD […]

This section offers an overview of Crown Attorney under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Crown Attorney in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Crown Attorney relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A lawyer who acts as an agent […]

Concept of Financially Eligible (Family Law) The following is a definition of financially eligible under Canadian law, in relation to family law: Meet our financial guidelines; you must not earn more than a certain amount.

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Definition of Due on Sale Clause Due on Sale Clause meaning or descrpition: provision in a charge permitting the chargee to accelerate full payment of the loan in the event that the chargor sells the property and the chargee does not approve the purchaser (Source of this concept of Due on Sale […]

Grant Holder in University Research Concept of Grant Holder in relation to legal research and research in general: The individual who is authorized to manage a research project. This individual is accountable for ensuring project activities comply with University or Law School and Sponsor […]

Sanction Probability in Canada The following is a definition of Sanction Probability : Possibility of a sanction being imposed if an offence has been detected through Controls and criminal investigation. – Netherlands checklist (PCO) Resources See Also Sanction Probability in French In the […]

This section offers an overview of Power of Attorney under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Power of Attorney in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Power of Attorney relevant or under the laws of Ontario: Document that […]

Definition of Dissent Dissent meaning or descrpition: a written statement of an adjudicator's disagreement with the decision of the majority of adjudicators on a court or tribunal panel, usually setting out the reasons why the adjudicator would have reached a different decision (Source of […]

Definition of Fiduciary Relationship Fiduciary Relationship meaning or descrpition: a relationship of absolute trust and confidence between two persons, in which one person (the fiduciary) is required to act with scrupulous good faith, honesty and integrity for the benefit of another person […]

Behavioural Core Competencies in Canada Resources See Also Behavioural Core Competencies in French In the French language, Behavioural Core Competencies means: compétences comportementales de base (there is related information on compétences comportementales de base in the legal Encyclopedia […]

Definition of Jus Soli Jus Soli meaning or descrpition: citizenship based on the land of birth (Source of this concept of Jus Soli: emp.ca/books/479-3)

Seed Money in University Research Concept of Seed Money in relation to legal research and research in general: A grant or contribution used to start a new project or organization. Resources See Also

Definition of Community Sponsor Community Sponsor meaning or descrpition: organizations, associations, and corporations that sponsor refugees (Source of this concept of Community Sponsor: emp.ca/books/479-3)

Concept of Family Dispute Resolution Professional (Family Law) The following is a definition of family dispute resolution professional under Canadian law, in relation to family law: Under BC law, includes family justice counsellors; parenting coordinators; and lawyers, mediators, and […]

Definition of Country Information Country Information meaning or descrpition: for a refugee claimant, information on the country of reference, such as country-of-origin information, as provided by the RPD (Source of this concept of Country Information: emp.ca/books/479-3)

Pensions attorneys in the United States Pensions Law (in the United States) Pensions Law Practice (in the United States) Pensions Law Reports (in the United States)

Choice Framework in Canada Resources See Also Choice Framework in French In the French language, Choice Framework means: cadre de choix d'instruments (there is related information on cadre de choix d'instruments in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and […]

Definition of Malicious Prosecution Malicious Prosecution meaning or descrpition: initiation of a criminal proceeding with malicious intent for no reasonable or probable cause (Source of this concept of Malicious Prosecution: emp.ca/books/468-7)

Clerk of the Privy Council; Clerk of the Privy Council Office in Canada Resources See Also Clerk of the Privy Council; Clerk of the Privy Council Office in French In the French language, Clerk of the Privy Council; Clerk of the Privy Council Office means: greffier du Conseil privé (there is […]

This section offers an overview of Questioning under the Canadian law. Resources See Also Examination for Discovery

This section offers an overview of Certificate of Divorce under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Certificate of Divorce in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Certificate of Divorce relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A […]

Acceptability of Risk in Canada Resources See Also Acceptability of Risk in French In the French language, Acceptability of Risk means: acceptabilité du risque (there is related information on acceptabilité du risque in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and other […]

This section offers an overview of Conviction under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Conviction in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Conviction relevant or under the laws of Ontario: The act of finding someone guilty. […]

This section offers an overview of Temporary Care and Custody Hearing under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Temporary Care and Custody Hearing in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Temporary Care and Custody Hearing relevant […]

Better Regulation in Canada Resources See Also Better Regulation in French In the French language, Better Regulation means: meilleure réglementation (there is related information on meilleure réglementation in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and other legal […]

Definition of Special Business Special Business meaning or descrpition: business conducted at a meeting of shareholders other than consideration of the minutes of an earlier meeting, the financial statements and auditor's report, election of directors, and reappointment of the incumbent […]

Definition of Collective Responsibility by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: A convention holding that all Cabinet ministers are collectively responsible for government policy. Resources See […]

Definition of Fraternization Fraternization meaning or descrpition: friendly social interaction; refers to social relations between tribunal members and actual or potential participants in a proceeding (Source of this concept of Fraternization: emp.ca/books/330-7)

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This section offers an overview of Record of the Proceeding under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Record of the Proceeding in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Record of the Proceeding relevant or under the laws of Ontario: […]

Definition of Construction Lien Construction Lien meaning or descrpition: lien against land that may be claimed by a person providing labour, services, or materials to a construction project (Source of this concept of Construction Lien: emp.ca/books/281-2)

Definition of Civil Code The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Civil Code: While the legal system in English Canada is dependent on common law and the principle of stare decisis, the Quebec civil code is derived from the French Civil Code and to some […]

Definition of Canadian Press The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Canadian Press: Begun in 1917, Canadian Press is a cooperative operated by 87 of Canada's daily newspapers. The agency supplies Canadian newspapers (and some other media outlets) […]

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Performance Measurement in Canada The following is a definition of Performance Measurement : The process and Systems of selection, development and on-going use of performance measures to guide decisión making. – TBS Resources See Also Performance Measurement in French In the French language, […]

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Target in Canada The following is a definition of Target : A measurable performance orsuccess level that an organization, program or initiative plans to achieve within a specified time period. Targets can be eitherquantitative or qualitative and are appropriate for both outputs and outcomes. […]

Definition of Notice of Entry Notice of Entry meaning or descrpition: notice that the landlord intends to enter the rental unit (Source of this concept of Notice of Entry: emp.ca/books/395-6)

Definition of Final Accounting Final Accounting meaning or descrpition: accounting after which the estate trustee can wind up the estate (Source of this concept of Final Accounting: emp.ca/books/381-9)

Definition of Provincial Offences Officer Provincial Offences Officer meaning or descrpition: has the authority to lay charges against a defendant for specific types of provincial offences (includes a police officer) (Source of this concept of Provincial Offences Officer: emp.ca/books/328-4)

Definition of Residual Gift Residual Gift meaning or descrpition: gift to a beneficiary that is left over in the estate after the debts and the gifts to other beneficiaries are paid (Source of this concept of Residual Gift: emp.ca/books/381-9)

This section offers an overview of Guilty under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Guilty in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Guilty relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A verdict convicting an accused person of the crime he […]

Institutional Grant in University Research Concept of Institutional Grant in relation to legal research and research in general: Funding that is awarded to the University or Law School rather than to an individual. Resources See Also

Comfort Level of Risk in Canada Resources See Also Comfort Level of Risk in French In the French language, Comfort Level of Risk means: niveau de confort de risque (there is related information on niveau de confort de risque in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law […]

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Witnesses in Arbitration Rules In relation to arbitration rules and, more specifically, to Arbitral Proceedings in the arbitration law of Canada, the following is an overview of witnesses.

Definition of Easement Implied by Law Easement Implied by Law meaning or descrpition: creation of an easement when the only way to gain access to a property is by crossing over another property (Source of this concept of Easement Implied by Law: emp.ca/books/281-2)

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Cbc) Definition of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Cbc by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The large, national Crown corporation including its French […]

Reach in Canada The following is a definition of Reach: The target that a given program or organization is intended to influence, including individuals and organizations, clients, partners, and other stakeholders (see Target Group). – TBS Resources See Also Reach in French In the French […]

Consistency in Canada Resources See Also Consistency in French In the French language, Consistency means: cohérence (there is related information on cohérence in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and other legal systems – the link is to the Encyclopedia).

Concept of Intra Vires A definition of Intra Vires may be the following: Within the powers.

Definition of Waive Arraignment Waive Arraignment meaning or descrpition: a legal representative tells the court clerk that it is not necessary to read the charges (Source of this concept of Waive Arraignment: emp.ca/books/328-4)

Definition of Affiant Affiant meaning or descrpition: a person who swears to the truth of statements set out in her affidavit (Source of this concept of Affiant: emp.ca/books/393-2)

Definition of Sentence Sentence meaning or descrpition: penalty imposed for an offence (Source of this concept of Sentence: emp.ca/books/292-8) This section offers an overview of Sentence under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Sentence in Ontario […]

Definition of Utilities Utilities meaning or descrpition: heat, hydro, and water supplied to the rental unit (Source of this concept of Utilities: emp.ca/books/395-6)

This section offers an overview of Certiorari under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Certiorari in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Certiorari relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A remedy used by a superior court to quash […]

Definition of Pecuniary or Proprietary Interest Pecuniary or Proprietary Interest meaning or descrpition: concerned with financial or ownership matters (Source of this concept of Pecuniary or Proprietary Interest: emp.ca/books/163-1)

Definition of Appraisal Rights Appraisal Rights meaning or descrpition: a shareholder remedy where a dissenting shareholder may require a corporation to purchase its shares upon the shareholder's complying with the requirements set out in the statutes (Source of this concept of Appraisal […]

Negotiation in British Columbia The following is a concept of negotiation under the law of British Columbia: Any form of non-facilitated communication that allows the parties to discuss the steps they need to take to resolve the dispute. Negotiations can take place between the parties […]

This section offers an overview of Refraining Order under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Refraining Order in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Refraining Order relevant or under the laws of Ontario: In family law cases, a […]

Definition of Pre-closing Pre-closing meaning or descrpition: a meeting before the closing of a transaction at which counsel for both parties discuss and attempt to resolve outstanding issues, agreed-upon changes to documents are made, closing documents may be signed, and the closing date is […]

Registered Office in British Columbia The following is a concept of registered office under the law of British Columbia: A head office or chief place of business. It is the office where documents may be served on the company and where certain documents and books must be kept. The address of […]

Risk Response in Canada The following is a definition of Risk Response : Refers to the continuum of measures of risk mitigation or control that are developed and implemented to address an identified risk. – TB Resources See Also Risk Response in French In the French language, Risk Response […]

This section offers an overview of Conference under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Conference in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Conference relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A meeting between parties in a legal case […]

Definition of Legacy Legacy meaning or descrpition: gift under a will of personal property or money (Source of this concept of Legacy: emp.ca/books/381-9)

Aggravating Factor in Canada Resources See Also Aggravating Factor in French In the French language, Aggravating Factor means: circonstance aggravante (there is related information on circonstance aggravante in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and other legal […]

Definition of Offering Corporation Offering Corporation meaning or descrpition: a corporation that offers its shares for sale to the public (Source of this concept of Offering Corporation: emp.ca/books/409-0)

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Definition of Law Reporter Law Reporter meaning or descrpition: a periodic publication containing either the full text or a summary of decisions of courts and tribunals as they are released; also called a law report or reporter (Source of this concept of Law Reporter: emp.ca/books/330-7)

Definition of Quasi-judicial by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: Court-like functions, powers, and procedures often possessed by regulatory tribunals (e.g., CRTC licence-issuing powers). […]

Definition of Massey Report The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Massey Report: Vincent Massey, the first Canadian-born Governor General of Canada, was chairman of the Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters and Sciences (1951). […]

Definition of Counsel Slip Counsel Slip meaning or descrpition: a form that must be filled out on a court appearance and given to the court clerk; it gives the court notice that there is someone appearing on the matter, and tells the court what your name is, the matter you are there on, and […]