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What are laws enacted at either the federal or provincial/territorial level called?
statutes, legislation, or acts
Who gives royal assent for laws passed by provincial legislatures?
Lieutenant Governor of each province
What are regulations and how do they relate to general laws?
Regulations are specific laws made by government organizations to carry out the purposes of general laws or expand on them. They have the force of a law.
What is the role of regulations in the legislative process?
Regulations carry out the purposes of the general laws or expand on them, and they have the force of law.
How does the process of making laws in Canada involve both federal and provincial/territorial legislatures?
Canada has a federal parliament in Ottawa to make laws for the entire country, and each province and territory has its own legislature to handle laws specific to its area.
What is the significance of royal assent in the legislative process of the provinces?
The Lieutenant Governor of each province gives royal assent for laws passed by provincial legislatures, making them official and enforceable.
Learn about the Canadian legal system, which is based on a combination of common law and civil law. Explore the evolution of common law, its reliance on precedent, and its flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances.
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