Legal Connections

  1. When a couple with children decide to separate or divorce, they often create a parenting plan as part of the agreement or court documents to organize care of their children.
  2. Before beginning employment, the new employee needs to knows how they will be paid, the duties he or she is expected to perform, and the geographic work location. It might also include the  amount of reasonable notice that the employee is entitled to in the event that the employer terminates the employee.

  3. The national and international media are carrying news stories about corruption in sport.  There are allegations of knowingly allowing players to play injured, of doping, of financial improprieties and of unequal treatment of female players that have resulted in different legal actions around the world.

  4. Canada has participated in the drafting of international laws are intended to protect human rights. Canada has worked with international bodies such as the United Nations.
  5. The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 ensures that the landlord will follow the Human Rights Code when selecting a tenant. She can also check income information, credit, credit references and rental history. The potential tenant will also have responsibilities to follow the terms of the agreement.
  6. Provisions under the criminal regime of the Competition Act prohibit materially false or misleading representations made knowingly or recklessly, deceptive telemarketing and deceptive prize notices.
  7. The bylaws created by the municipality often include restrictions on noise.  This might include the use of speakers, human voices, alarms and construction equipment.

Activity

  1. Colin spends the weekend with his Mom and the school week with his Dad.
  2. Rishi can’t wait for spring because he is going to help his Uncle build a new fence and a deck.
  3. April signs a contract to begin her new job.
  4. Dylan checks the label to see where his shirt was made.  He wonders sometimes whether the people who make the clothes are safe at work.
  5. Sierra has set up a part-time business to earn money for university. She has to make sure that her advertising is truthful.
  6. Reese and Melyssa are competitive athletes who play hockey and soccer.
  7. Farhan meets with a homeowner to discuss renting an apartment in the area near his university.

Answers

  1. a
  2. c
  3. f
  4. d
  5. g
  6. e
  7. b