Substantive Law

Substantive Law

1. Public Law

   • Criminal Law
     • The body of law that declares acts to be crimes and prescribes punishments for those crimes.
       • Examples
         • Murder
         • Robbery
   • Constitutional Law
     • The laws that set out the structure of the federal, provincial, and territorial, governments and the division of power
       • Examples
         • Canadian Constitution Act (1982)
         • The Charter (1982)
   • Administrative Law
     • The area of law that controls the relationship between citizens and organizations
       • Examples
         • CRTC
         • Liquor Control Board