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Course Description

Do you need to know more about the Canadian legal landscape as it applies to business? This course offers a general study of Canadian law, both its roots and related case law, with particular emphasis on its application to business. Topics include contracts, commercial transactions, fiduciary relationships, business organizations, torts, assignments, sources of law, Canada's court system, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, professional liability, the Sale of Goods Act, bailment and leasing, agency relationship, sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the source and basis of the law in Canada and how to interpret both statute and case law.
  • Identify legal issues that arise in your daily business life.
  • Be able to communicate about legal issues and assess the likely outcome.
  • Know basic legal terms used in daily business.
  • Describe the basic elements of torts, contracts and other common business concerns.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Type
Online
Dates
Dec 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
48.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees

Section Notes

Textbooks are required for this class. Go here for instructions on how to order your textbook.

The final exam will be held on the last scheduled day, December 19, 2026.

The final exam in this online section will be proctored online.  Before registering, all students must ensure that their computer and internet are compatible with the online proctoring service. Please view the online proctoring requirements by clicking here. If your computer does not meet technical requirements, please contact the School of Continuing Studies, learn@utoronto.ca, before registering.

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email. Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.  Please note, there may be variability in length due to the course content covered, a detailed schedule will be available on the Quercus course site.

For technical requirements, please go here.

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