Law I Constitutional Law A general introduction to the Canadian Constitution, with particular emphasis on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Topics include the nature of a constitution, constitutional history, parliamentary democracy, separation of powers, legislative process, rule of law,independence of the judiciary, the concept and process of judicial review of legislation, principles of federalism, introduction to division of powers and constitutional amendment. Discussion of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms will focus on the nature of constitutional protection of human rights, fundamental freedoms, mobility rights, equality rights, group rights, the limitation of nonobstante clauses and enforcement of the Charter.