Property rights are fundamental to individual freedom and autonomy. But unlike many other rights, they are not explicitly protected by Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. So what property rights do Canadians actually have?

In this self-guided course with short quizzes to reinforce your knowledge, learn how property rights are protected by the common law and statute and explore the relationship between property rights and the Charter, Aboriginal title, civil forfeiture, and expropriation law.

Pre-recorded lectures are delivered by: 

• Paul Warchuk, Assistant Professor at University of New Brunswick Law (Lessons 1 and 2)
• Leah Cummings of Rayman Barristers LLP (Lesson 3)
• Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor at Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba (Lesson 4)
• Jared Enns, Partner at Cassels (Lesson 5)

Take the course at your own pace and discover why property rights are essential to freedom and a powerful check on government power.