Entries Labeled: PU (41)

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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 […]

Public Accounts of Canada The financial role of the House of Commons does not end with voting supply or authorizing measures to raise revenue. The House also acts as a “watchdog” to ensure that federal money is spent in the amounts and for the purposes authorized by Parliament.[1] This […]

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts Under the Standing Orders, all reports of the Auditor General, as well as the Public Accounts of Canada, are deemed permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts as soon as they are tabled in the House.[1] Since 1987, the […]

Definition of Public Bill by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: A bill introduced in Parliament dealing with public policy and that affects society in general. Resources See Also Politics […]

Definition of Public Company Public Company meaning or descrpition: a corporation whose shares are for sale to the general public — public companies are subject to rigorous disclosure requirements under securities legislation (Source of this concept of Public Company: emp.ca/books/392-5)

Public Disclosure in University Research Concept of Public Disclosure in relation to legal research and research in general: Revelation of confidential information. It takes into account any communication medium that can be read, spoken, or viewed by the general public. Resources See Also

Public Domain in University Research Concept of Public Domain in relation to legal research and research in general: The status of an invention, creative work, and commercial symbol that is not protected by any form of intellectual property law. Items in the public domain are available for […]

Definition of Public Guardian and Trustee Public Guardian and Trustee meaning or descrpition: a government office whose staff are responsible for looking after the interests of mentally incapable persons (formerly called mentally incompetent) where no attorney under a power of attorney, […]

Public Guardian and Trustee (office of The) This section offers an overview of Public Guardian and Trustee (office of The) under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Public Guardian and Trustee (office of The) in Ontario This section provides the […]

Definition of Public Housing Public Housing meaning or descrpition: rental housing provided by a government body, usually at reduced rent to people with low income (Source of this concept of Public Housing: emp.ca/books/395-6)

Public Interest Politics in Canada The following is a definition of Public Interest Politics : The regulator's obligation to make tradeoffs among meritorious but conflicting goals. Resources See Also Public Interest Politics in French In the French language, Public Interest Politics means: […]

Definition of Public Law Public Law meaning or descrpition: law that deals with the structure and operation of government; governs the relationship between individuals or private organizations and the government, between governments, and between departments and agencies within a government; […]

New Public Management (npm) Definition of New Public Management (npm) by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: A movement within public administration after 1990 that involved downsizing […]

Public Notice and Comment in Canada The following is a definition of Public Notice and Comment : Notice of the intention to regúlate is published and comments are sought from all interested parties before the law or regulation is approved. – OECD Resources See Also Public Notice and Comment in […]

Public Officers Appointment in Canada Public Officers Appointment in accordance with the Interpretation Act The Canada´s Interpretation Act provides rules to Courts for the interpretation of legislation. Public officers hold office during pleasure Every public officer appointed by or […]

Definition of Public Opinion by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The sum total of opinions held by members of the public on any subject. Resources See Also Politics Political Science

Definition of Public Ownership by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: A policy instrument involving government purchase (nationalization) of a private corporation or the creation of a Crown […]

Definition of Public Policy by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: A course of action or inaction chosen by public authorities to address a given problem or interrelated set of problems. […]

Definition of Public Policy Purpose by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The point of creating a Crown corporation or other government program or agency—that is, to achieve the objectives […]

Definition of Public Safety Exception Public Safety Exception meaning or descrpition: an exception to privilege when the otherwise protected communication poses a threat to public safety (Source of this concept of Public Safety Exception: emp.ca/books/163-1)

Definition of Public Sector by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: That part of the economy operated or financed by government. Resources See Also Politics Political Science

Definition of Public Servant Public Servant meaning or descrpition: an employee of the government or government agencies (Source of this concept of Public Servant: emp.ca/books/112-9)

Delegated Regulations of the Public Servants Inventions Act The following subordinate legislation were released under the authority of the Public Servants Inventions Act. Statutory Instruments, including regulations, are concerned with highly specific legislative detail while enabling […]

Definition of Public Service Commission by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: The central personnel agency of government designed to police the merit system and ensure that partisanship is kept […]

Delegated Regulations of the Public Service Superannuation Act The following subordinate legislation were released under the authority of the Public Service Superannuation Act. Statutory Instruments, including regulations, are concerned with highly specific legislative detail while enabling […]

Concept of Public Statutes A definition of Public Statutes may be the following: Affect the whole community or a considerable part of it.

Definition of Public–private Partnership by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches) in the context of political science in Canada: An administrative arrangement involving the government and one or more private firms, as an alternative to […]

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

This section offers an overview of Puisne Judge under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences. Concept of Puisne Judge in Ontario This section provides the essential definition of Puisne Judge relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A judge or justice other than the […]

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

Purchase Order in University Research Concept of Purchase Order in relation to legal research and research in general: The written authorization for a vendor to supply goods or services at a specified price over a specified time period. Acceptance of the purchase order constitutes a purchase […]

Purchase Requisition in University Research Concept of Purchase Requisition in relation to legal research and research in general: A request for the creation of a purchase order; includes the material or service to be purchased, a requested delivery date, and may include pricing and vendor […]

Definition of Bona Fide Purchaser For Value Bona Fide Purchaser For Value meaning or descrpition: purchaser of property who gives valuable consideration for the property and is acting in good faith (Source of this concept of Bona Fide Purchaser For Value: emp.ca/books/281-2) Definition of […]

Definition of Pure Economic Loss Pure Economic Loss meaning or descrpition: the loss of money unrelated to injuries or to damage to goods or real property (Source of this concept of Pure Economic Loss: emp.ca/books/468-7)

Definition of Purging The List Purging The List meaning or descrpition: the judge and the clerk go through the matters listed on the court docket, and reorder them according to whether the matter has settled, will be adjourned on consent, will be adjourned subject to argument by the parties, […]

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 […]