Encyclopedia of Canadian Laws

Counsel

Counsel in Canada

Counsel

This section offers an overview of Counsel under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Counsel in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Counsel relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A lawyer, especially in a court proceeding.

Referring to an offence, to persuade or encourage a person to do something against the law.

Definition of Counsel

Counsel meaning or descrpition: a lawyer who represents and advises a participant in a proceeding; usually distinguished from an agent; also called a “representative” or “advocate” (Source of this concept of Counsel: emp.ca/books/330-7)

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