Introduction to law and legal process in Canada for the first year student prior to beginning either Public Health or Occupational Health and Safety. The constitutional bases for regulating environmental, public health and occupational hazards are discussed. Regulatory, criminal and common law proceedings are examined. There is particular emphasis on examples involving environmental and occupational hazards. Public health and environmental protection statutes are introduced as a foundation for further course work. Lect: 3 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
