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Claim
This section offers an overview of Claim under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Claim in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Claim relevant or under the laws of Ontario: The assertion of a legal right.
Claim Over
Claim Over in Canada Resources See Also Claim Over in French In the French language, Claim Over means: intenter une action récursoire (there is related information on intenter une action récursoire in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and other legal systems – […]
Claimant
Concept of Claimant (Family Law) The following is a definition of claimant under Canadian law, in relation to family law: The person who starts a family law action in Supreme Court by filing a Notice of Family Claim (Form F3). Definition of Claimant Claimant meaning or descrpition: another […]
Clarity Act
Definition of Clarity Act by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The Act sponsored by Prime Minister Chrétien in 2000 that fleshed out the Supreme Court decision on Quebec separation and […]
Class Action
This section offers an overview of Class Action under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Class Action in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Class Action relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A lawsuit commenced by a single […]
Class Approach
Definition of Class Approach by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: An approach to the study of politics that focuses on the conflict between various social classes and the dominance of the […]
Class Proceeding Fund
Definition of Class Proceeding Fund Class Proceeding Fund meaning or descrpition: public fund of the Law Foundation of Ontario, administered by the Law Society of Upper Canada, to provide funding for the costs of class actions which otherwise might be beyond the financial reach of the parties […]
Class-based Parties
Definition of Class-based Parties by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: Political parties that appeal to a single socioeconomic class or ideology; when all parties do so, they constitute a […]
Class-consciousness
Definition of Class-consciousness by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: An awareness of the social class to which one belongs, which is notoriously lacking in the case of most working-class […]
Claw Back
Definition of Claw Back The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Claw Back: A phrase used to describe Canadian government policy towards what were once considered universal benefits of the welfare state. While all senior citizens receive old age pensions […]
Cleanertechnology and Practice
Cleanertechnology and Practice in Canada Resources See Also Cleanertechnology and Practice in French In the French language, Cleanertechnology and Practice means: technologie et pratique plus saines (there is related information on technologie et pratique plus saines in the legal Encyclopedia […]
Clear-cut Answer
Clear-cut Answer in Canada Resources See Also Clear-cut Answer in French In the French language, Clear-cut Answer means: réponse absolue (there is related information on réponse absolue in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and other legal systems – the link is to […]
Clearance Certificate
Definition of Clearance Certificate Clearance Certificate meaning or descrpition: Canada Revenue Agency document that confirms that all income taxes on an estate have been paid and the estate trustee is discharged from further responsibility for the estate with respect to such taxes (Source of […]
Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse in Canada Resources See Also Clearinghouse in French In the French language, Clearinghouse means: organisme centralisateur (there is related information on organisme centralisateur in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and other legal systems – the […]
Clearinghouse for Regulatory Tools
Clearinghouse For Regulatory Tools in Canada Resources See Also Clearinghouse For Regulatory Tools in French In the French language, Clearinghouse For Regulatory Tools means: organisme centralisateur des outils de réglementation (there is related information on organisme centralisateur des […]
Cleavages
Definition of Cleavages by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: Deep divisions in society based on ethnicity, region, religion, etc. which have important implications for the political system. […]
Clerk
Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet Definition of Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The head of the Privy […]
Clerk of the Court
This section offers an overview of Clerk of the Court under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Clerk of the Court in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Clerk of the Court relevant or under the laws of Ontario: The administrative […]
Clerk of the House of Commons
Clerk of the House of Commons in Canada CLERKS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS SINCE 1867 An Order-in-Council appointee by Letters Patent under the Great Seal, the Clerk has traditionally held office at pleasure. While many of the Clerk’s functions are defined in the Standing Orders and […]
Clerk of the Parliaments
Clerk of the Parliaments in Canada Resources See Also Clerk of the Parliaments in French In the French language, Clerk of the Parliaments means: greffier des parlements (there is related information on greffier des parlements in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law […]
Clerk of the Privy Council
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 […]
Click-wrap Contract
Definition of Click-wrap Contract Click-wrap Contract meaning or descrpition: an electronic transaction where the purchaser sees the terms and must click on an icon that indicates the purchaser has agreed to the terms before the transaction is completed; also called a click-through agreement […]
Client
Definition of Client Client meaning or descrpition: a person who consults with you and hires you to represent her in a matter or a number of matters (Source of this concept of Client: emp.ca/books/392-5)
Client Identification
Definition of Client Identification Client Identification meaning or descrpition: information obtained from the client regarding who the client is and what the client does (Source of this concept of Client Identification: emp.ca/books/392-5)
Client Matter Number
Definition of Client Matter Number Client Matter Number meaning or descrpition: a unique number assigned by the paralegal firm (or the file management software) to a particular client matter in order to identify that matter for filing, docketing, and billing purposes (Source of this concept of […]
Client Service Initiative
Client Service Initiative in Canada Resources See Also Client Service Initiative in French In the French language, Client Service Initiative means: initiative d'amélioration des Services (there is related information on initiative d'amélioration des Services in the legal Encyclopedia […]
Client Verification
Definition of Client Verification Client Verification meaning or descrpition: obtaining documentary or other confirmation that the client is who he says he is (Source of this concept of Client Verification: emp.ca/books/392-5)
Clientele Relationship
Definition of Clientele Relationship by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The intimate and mutually advantageous relationship that sometimes develops between a government department or agency […]
Closed Charge
Definition of Closed Charge Closed Charge meaning or descrpition: charge that prohibits repayment of the loan before the expiry of the term (Source of this concept of Closed Charge: emp.ca/books/281-2)
Closed Hearing
Definition of Closed Hearing Closed Hearing meaning or descrpition: a hearing held behind closed doors (in private), in which the only persons permitted to attend are those directly involved in the case, such as parties, their representatives, and necessary witnesses; also called an in camera […]
Closed Question
Resources See Also leading question
Closing Agenda
Definition of Closing Agenda Closing Agenda meaning or descrpition: a step-by-step plan for closing, which outlines all of the necessary time lines, locations, parties, and signatories to the transaction, documentation requirements, and the escrow terms of the closing; it often functions as a […]
Closing Date
Definition of Closing Date Closing Date meaning or descrpition: day on which a real estate transaction is completed and title is transferred (Source of this concept of Closing Date: emp.ca/books/281-2)
Closure
Definition of Closure by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: A rule in the House of Commons in which a Cabinet minister introduces a motion to cut off debate. Resources See Also Politics […]
Closure of Proceedings
Closure of Hearings or Proceedings 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 closure of hearings or proceedings.
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing in Canada Resources See Also Cloud Computing in French In the French language, Cloud Computing means: informatique en nuage (there is related information on informatique en nuage in the legal Encyclopedia in French, about Canadian law, French law and other legal systems – the […]
Club
Definition of Club Club meaning or descrpition: an organization or premises, typically a service (such as the Rotary Club) or social club, whose objectives are wholly or partly social in nature (Source of this concept of Club: emp.ca/books/409-0)
Copyright
Copyright in Canada Copyright in University Research Concept of Copyright in relation to legal research and research in general: A right granted to an author or originator of certain literary or artistic productions, where he/she is given the sole and exclusive privilege of copying, publishing […]
Corruption
Corruption in Canada General Information on Corruption The Canadian legal system has lagged in its response to foreign corruption. Corrupt acts committed by Canadians outside Canada were not criminalized until the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA)1 was enacted in 1999. Even […]
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution in Canada Concept of Dispute Resolution (Family Law) The following is a definition of dispute resolution under Canadian law, in relation to family law: The process in which two people work through their family law issues with a trained professional, like a mediator. Meant to […]
E-commerce
E-commerce in Canada Definition of E-commerce E-commerce meaning or descrpition: commercial transactions using the Internet; sometimes used interchangeably with e-contracts (Source of this concept of E-commerce: emp.ca/books/385-7) e-Commerce entries in this Canada legal encyclopedia address […]
Franchise
Franchise in Canada Definition of Franchise by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book "Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches") in the context of political science in Canada: The right to vote. Definition of Franchise Franchise meaning or descrpition: an arrangement formed […]
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property in Canada Intellectual Property: Forms of Intellectual Property Introduction to Intellectual Property The principal types of intellectual property are patents, copyrights, and trademarks. Patent law protects inventions that demonstrate technological progress. Copyright […]
Litigation
Litigation in Canada Definition of Litigation Litigation meaning or descrpition: legal action (Source of this concept of Litigation: emp.ca/books/353-6) This section offers an overview of Litigation under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Litigation […]
Mediation
Mediation in Canada Definition of Mediation Mediation meaning or descrpition: process whereby a neutral third party facilitates communication between disputants and assists them in negotiating a solution (Source of this concept of Mediation: emp.ca/books/318-5 and emp.ca/books/330-7 and […]
Private Law
Private Law in Canada Definition of Private Law Private Law meaning or descrpition: law that governs the conduct of persons other than government; distinguished from public law (Source of this concept of Private Law: emp.ca/books/330-7) Private Client entries in this Canada legal encyclopedia […]
Risk Management
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 […]