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An Introduction to Securities and the Capital Markets – Geoff Clarke & Anne Sonnen (SLI 2009)

This resource includes PowerPoint presentations on securities law and capital markets delivered by Geoff Clarke, Partner at Fasken Martineau, and Anne Sonnen, Senior Litigation Counsel with the Ontario Securities Commission, at the 2009 OJEN Summer Law Institute. Topics include the purpose of capital markets; securities regulation; the fundamentals of securities law; and financial literacy. 

Canadian Challenges in International Trade - Larry Herman (SLI 2005)

A powerpoint presentation of the Canadian Challenges in International Trade presented to the Summer Law Institute 2005 by Larry Herman. The presentation covers the concepts of international trade and the international legal system.
 

Handout: Introduction to Business Law

This handout provides an introduction to business law, including an explanation of the legal structure of corporations, bankruptcy and the duties of directors and officers of corporations (fiduciary duty and duty of care) under the Canada Business Corporations Act.

In Brief - Collective Bargaining

Under Canadian law, unionized workers have the right to bargain with employers and governments for better working conditions and treatment. While these negotiations can significantly improve the experience and effectiveness of the workplace employers often feel that they do so at too great a cost, threatening the ability of the organization or business to function economically.

International Trade Law - Larry Herman (SLI 2004)

This is a discussion on International Trade Law presented to the Summer Law Institute 2004 by Larry Herman. The paper examines four recent panel decisions affecting Canadian/ U.S. trade.

Landmark Case: Directors' Duties to Creditors - Peoples Department Stores Inc. (Trustee of) v. Wise

Each OJEN Landmark Case includes a case summary, classroom discussion questions and worksheets that encourage students to explore both the legal and societal importance of the case.

Landmark Case: Fiduciary Duty of Directors and Officers in a Corporate Takeover - BCE v. 1976 Debentureholders

Each OJEN Landmark Case includes a case summary, classroom discussion questions and worksheets that encourage students to explore both the legal and societal importance of the case.

Landmark Case: Freedom of Expression and Advertising to Children - Irwin Toy Ltd. v. Quebec (AG)

Each OJEN Landmark Case includes a case summary, classroom discussion questions and worksheets that encourage students to explore both the legal and societal importance of the case.

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