This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law and of issues related to human rights and freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, environmental, and workplace law, both in Canada and internationally.

Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process, and will develop legal reasoning skills, when investigating these and other issues in both Canadian and international contexts.

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

Ministry Course Title: Canadian and International Law, Grade 12 University Preparation                                                                        Common Course Name: Law
Course Code: CLN4U
Grade: 12
Course Pathway Type: University Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
Curriculum Policy Document: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Canadian and World Studies, 2015 (Revised)     Course Developer: Ontario Online School Course Development Team
Department: Canadian and World Studies
Initial Development Date: July 2019 for all
Most Recent Revision Date: Ongoing – course direction is determined through collaboration between teachers and students
Tuition Fee (CAD): $550