Algebra and Calculus Quiz

The legal system governing ownership and relationships involving things that can be owned, including both tangible and intangible items.

Land and anything permanently attached to it, like buildings and crops; ownership is often registered with the government.

Anything that is not real property; can be tangible (physical items) or intangible (like rights).

Methods of gaining ownership rights, including buying, manufacturing, paying for insurance, and establishing rights to intellectual property or lost/abandoned goods.

Property law issues relevant to businesses, including protecting trademarks, resolving ownership disputes, and understanding the obligations of bailees, bailors, and innkeepers.

A unique form of land ownership held by Indigenous peoples in Canada, recognized by the courts as stemming from their pre-sovereignty occupancy.

A legal term meaning 'of its own kind' and used to describe Aboriginal title as distinct from other forms of land ownership.

Aboriginal title is held by a community, not an individual, and benefits both present and future generations.

Aboriginal title cannot be sold or transferred to anyone other than the Crown.

Aboriginal title grants the exclusive right to use and occupy the land, but uses must be consistent with the collective nature of the title and sustainable.

Aboriginal title holders have the right to profit from the development of their land, but this right is limited to sustainable development.

The Crown has a legal obligation to act in the best interests of Aboriginal title holders when dealing with their land rights.

The government can infringe on Aboriginal rights only if they have a compelling and substantial purpose and act in a way consistent with their fiduciary duty.

Acquiring ownership of property found, particularly if the original owner intentionally abandoned it. The finder's rights might prevail over the owner of the location, but not over the original owner's right to reclaim the property.

In Alberta, owners of lost property worth over $1000 must report it electronically. If unclaimed for five years, the property is considered abandoned and the finder can claim ownership.

Acquiring ownership of land by occupying it for an extended period (usually 10 years), even if it's owned by someone else, but some provinces have eliminated this

Legal term for acquiring property by occupying and using it for a long period, regardless of the rightful owner's consent

Ways to gain ownership of property, including buying, finding lost property, inheriting, receiving as a gift, creating (like manufacturing), or through adverse possession.

The concept that different people can have different rights to the same property, depending on the situation. For example, a finder might have rights over the location owner but not over the original owner.

This area of law governs how we own and interact with resources, including tangible items (like land, buildings, and cars) and intangible things (like intellectual property and copyrights).

While acquiring property through buying, finding, or adverse possession is possible, simply allowing someone to park on your driveway doesn't transfer ownership.

The most complete form of ownership, granting the owner the right to use, occupy, and sell the land without restrictions.

Any changes made to the land that increase its value, such as building a structure or planting a garden. This is considered part of real property.

Owning real property goes beyond just the physical land. It includes rights to things below the surface like minerals and natural gas, as well as any improvements to the land, like buildings, fences, and landscaping.

Each province has a system for registering land ownership and legal interests related to land. This ensures clear and public records of who owns what.

A loan used to finance the purchase of real property. The lender has an interest in the property until the loan is repaid.

It acknowledges the historical and legal rights of Indigenous Peoples to land in Canada. It helps address the legacy of land acquisition and the unique relationship Indigenous Peoples have with the land.