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Canadian Business Law, 4th Edition is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary business law through a legal risk-management perspective. Readers will gain a working knowledge of key concepts across multiple areas of law, including torts, contracts, consumer protection, employment, property, debtor-creditor, and more.
The fourth edition features an updated recurring fact scenario focused on a fictional small business start-up, helping contextualize various aspects of business law and common legal issues. This edition includes a new chapter on Indigenous business, touching on many considerations ranging from consultation to business structures. Another new chapter addresses business law in the digital age, with comprehensive coverage of privacy law, cybersecurity concerns, and associated legislation.
By presenting business law through a practical lens, this guide helps readers build confidence in their ability to navigate real-world business situations and effectively minimize risk.
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Insights from expert contributors: Gary Campo, May Cheng, Kathryn Filsinger, Drew Mildon, Laurence Olivo, Pat Papadeas, Nora Rock, Nicola Sutton, and Camilla Wheeler.
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A new chapter on Indigenous business.
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A new chapter on business digitalization.
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New video summaries and cases in each chapter.
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A new and accessible recurring fact scenario that presents business issues as they evolve in a practical context.
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A newly separate chapter dedicated to intellectual property law.
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Comprehensive coverage of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, anti-spam legislation, and common law privacy protections.
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Updated “Case in Point” summaries of key legal decisions.
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“Minimizing Your Risk” boxes addressing practical business concerns.
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End-of-chapter exercises, summaries, and key terms.
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A full teaching supplements package.
Chapter 1: Foundations of Business Law in Canada
Chapter 2: Resolving Disputes and Navigating Canada’s Court System
Chapter 3: Tort Law
Chapter 4: Understanding Contracts
Chapter 5: Working with Contracts
Chapter 6: Facilitating Business, Protecting Consumers, and Safeguarding the Marketplace
Chapter 7: Forms of Carrying on Business
Chapter 8: Indigenous Business and Economic Development in Canada
Chapter 9: Banking, Financing, and Debtor–Creditor Law
Chapter 10: Workplace Law
Chapter 11: Property Law I: Real and Personal Property
Chapter 12: Property Law II: Intellectual Property Law
Chapter 13: Business Law in the Digital Age
Glossary
Index