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Image title covers. Annotated Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Act, The International Business Counsel: A Practical Guide, Criminal Procedure in Canada, Forgotten Foundations of the Canadian Constitution, Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law Practice

Forgotten Foundations of the Canadian constitution / Derek Ross

KM70.B57 2022

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40 years after the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms arrived and 155 years after Confederation, it might be tempting to think that we have come to grasp all of the facets of the Canadian Constitution. Forgotten Foundations of the Canadian Constitution reveals that the opposite is true. Many aspects of Canada’s constitutional order remain undertheorized and merit closer examination. 

This collection seeks to excavate and explain a variety of foundational elements of the Canadian Constitution. Some of these elements reside in the text, some beneath it, and some only come into focus when the written and unwritten portions of the Constitution speak to each other.

The result is an enriching exploration of Canada’s constitutional architecture that will not only aid the work of judges, lawyers and scholars. It will benefit anyone who wishes to grow in knowledge of — and appreciation for — Canada’s supreme law.

On the shelves now at our Vancouver branch.

Criminal Procedure in Canada, 3rd edition / Steven Penney

KM570.P46 2022

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Criminal Procedure in Canada explains the rules of criminal procedure in a clear, concise manner. Structured chronologically, the relevant rules and procedures are introduced and explained in the same sequence as the criminal process, offering a logical and intuitive organization. The Charter's innumerable effects on the criminal process are addressed seamlessly throughout the book. The authors' backgrounds in practice, academia, and on the bench result in a textbook that is both thorough and insightful.

On the shelves now at our Nanaimo, Prince George and Vancouver branches.

The International Business Counsel: A Practical Guide / Germán Morales Farah 

KN253.F37 2022

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Being an international business counsel is much more than lawyering. An exceptional international business counsel is a wise advisor who sees the big picture and works hard on developing the soft skills of prudence, diplomacy, business acumen, fluency in languages, and understanding cultural differences. It requires refined preparation and sensitivity to successfully perform as a trusted advisor in a global business and legal environment.

This engaging and highly informative book is essential reading for lawyers, advisors, consultants, business executives, managers, students, and anyone who is interested in mastering the art of international business transactions. Written in plain language, it is accessible to both legal and non-legal professionals. It includes practical guidelines for drafting and negotiating international commercial agreements and business arrangements. 

Among other subjects, this volume discusses the role of transnational in-house and external counsel, contract negotiations, closing commercial deals, the use of technology in the delivery of legal services, dispute resolution mechanisms, risk management, corporate social responsibility, and compliance in an international context.

On the shelves now at our Vancouver branch.

Canadian Immigration & Refugee Law Practice / Lorne Waldman

KM176.A111W342

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Canadian Immigration & Refugee Law Practice, 2023 Edition provides you with an overview of the new legislative framework of Canadian immigration and refugee law along with guiding principles for the exercise of discretion by the Immigration and Refugee Board. The book captures the latest legislative updates and case law, with extensive commentary on the implications of both the recent and pending changes.

This invaluable reference for immigration law practitioners and consultants also provides close to 2000 thematically organized case digests from the IRPA and the Citizenship Act, and key sections of the regulations, rules, and related legislation. Plus, the book also includes an unannotated version of the Act in double-column English and French, making it easy to locate a section of legislation when representing a case.

2023 edition on the shelves now at our Nanaimo, New West, Vancouver and Victoria branches.

Annotated Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Act / Andrew James

KN193.4.A111C36

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Whether you have to handle a CPP or OAS claim, calculate and remit withholdings on employee compensation, ascertain the employment status of a worker or tackle a procedural or jurisdictional issue before the Social Security Tribunal, Annotated Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Act is for you. This handy work is the only portable, one-stop resource in this area for professionals on the go.

Containing the full text of the CPP and regulations, OAS Act and regulations, Parts V & VI of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and Regulations along with section-by-section annotations and cross-references throughout, you’ll have convenient access to expert commentary and explanations of relevant legislative provisions and Court and Tribunal decisions in respect of CPP, OAS and related procedural issues. The book's unique and comprehensive CPP disability table shows how the courts and tribunals have applied the legislation to various situations and ailments. The book also offers up-to-date coverage of pending legislation and new cases, as well as key decisions of the Social Security Tribunal and former Pension Appeals Board.

2022/2023 edition on the shelves now at our Kamloops branch.

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