OJEN Classroom Resources
OJEN has over 200 resources available for use in classrooms, community agencies and justice education programs. All OJEN resources are available for free in English or French. Resources are for general educational use and are not legal advice. Anyone dealing with legal issues should consult a lawyer for confidential, specific legal advice. OJEN retains the copyright over all OJEN resources and materials cannot be modified without prior written permission. There are four ways to search for a resource:
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Top Five 2010: R v Morelli
Each year at OJEN’s Toronto Summer Law Institute, a judge from the Court of Appeal for Ontario identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on these comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting. R v Morelli, 2010 SCC 8, [2010] 1 SCR […]
Landlord and Tenant Board Mock Hearing Scenario: In the matter of 159 Alexander Street, Unit 5B, Between: John Smith and Vera Stevens
Mr. John Smith, the landlord of a townhouse complex at 159 Alexander Street, has filed an application with the Landlord and Tenant Board to evict one of his tenants, Vera Stevens, for non-payment of rent and noise complaints. This mock hearing is designed to help you learn more about landlord and tenant law and the […]
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. Peoples Department Stores Inc. (Trustee of) v. Wise is a corporate law case concerning the duties of directors of corporations to stakeholders, including shareholders and creditors. The Court ruled […]
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. BCE v. 1976 Debentureholders is a corporate law case concerning the fiduciary duty of directors of corporations to stakeholders, including shareholders and creditors. By ruling in favour of BCE, the […]
Top Five 2008: AA v BB
Each year at OJEN’s Toronto Summer Law Institute, a judge from the Court of Appeal for Ontario identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on these comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting. AA v BB, 2007 ONCA 2 Can two women in […]
Top Five 2008: Hill v Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police Services Board et al
Each year at OJEN’s Toronto Summer Law Institute, a judge from the Court of Appeal for Ontario identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on these comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting. Hill v Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police Services Board et al, […]
Top Five 2008: R v Singh
Each year at OJEN’s Toronto Summer Law Institute, a judge from the Court of Appeal for Ontario identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on these comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting. R v Singh, [2007] 3 SCR 405, 2007 SCC […]
Top Five 2008: R v AM; R v Kang Brown
Each year at OJEN’s Toronto Summer Law Institute, a judge from the Court of Appeal for Ontario identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on these comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting. R v AM, 2008 SCC 19, [2008] 1 SCR […]
Top Five 2008: Canada (Justice) v Khadr
Each year at OJEN’s Toronto Summer Law Institute, a judge from the Court of Appeal for Ontario identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on these comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting. Canada (Justice) v Khadr, 2008 SCC 28, [2008] 2 […]
Top Five 2007: Waddah Mustapha v Culligan Of Canada Ltd
Each year at OJEN’s Toronto Summer Law Institute, a judge from the Court of Appeal for Ontario identifies five cases that are of significance in the educational setting. This summary, based on these comments and observations, is appropriate for discussion and debate in the classroom setting. Waddah Mustapha v Culligan Of Canada Ltd (2006), 84 OR […]