Core NCA subject 02 of 05
Canadian Constitutional Law
Build a strong understanding of the Canadian Constitution, Charter rights, federalism, constitutional remedies and constitutional interpretation.
What the course covers
The topics below follow the NCA syllabus for Canadian Constitutional Law. We combine conceptual teaching, Canadian case law, structured legal analysis and exam-focused preparation.
| Number | Topic | Key subtopics |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nature and sources of the Constitution, and amendment | Sources of the Constitution, unwritten conventions, the amending formula (ss. 38 to 49, Part V of the Constitution Act, 1982). |
| 02 | Distribution of legislative powers | Federalism, sections 91 to 95, doctrines such as federal paramountcy, interjurisdictional immunity and ancillary powers; specific heads such as trade and commerce (s. 91(2)), criminal law (s. 91(27)), and property and civil rights (s. 92(13)). |
| 03 | Aboriginal and treaty rights | Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, treaty rights under s. 35, and the Crown’s duty to consult. |
| 04 | Charter rights and freedoms | Charter interpretation principles, application (s. 32), the override clause (s. 33), selected rights (s. 2(a) freedom of religion, s. 2(b) freedom of expression, s. 7 life, liberty and security, s. 15 equality), limitations (s. 1) and remedies (ss. 24 and 52). |
How we teach Constitutional Law
Our teaching philosophy can be summed up in four words:
Understand.
Build a strong conceptual foundation in Canadian law.
Analyse.
Learn how Canadian courts approach legal problems and how principles operate in real cases.
Apply.
Analyse fact patterns and construct clear, structured exam answers.
Write.
Communicate your legal reasoning effectively within the demands of an NCA exam.
What you get
Live or recorded classes
Interactive sessions with expert faculty.
Notes for study and the exam
Concise yet comprehensive notes, built for concept clarity.
Customised IRACs
Exam-ready material for every topic.
One-on-one assistance
Direct help with your doubts.
Mock questions and evaluations
Practise the way the real exam works.
Exam strategies
Time management and answer-writing technique.
Other core subjects
Take subjects one at a time, or all five together in the complete NCA program.
Canadian Administrative Law
Understand judicial review, standards of review, procedural fairness, jurisdiction and the relationship between administrative decision-makers and the courts.
Canadian Criminal Law
Develop a structured understanding of criminal liability, actus reus, mens rea, causation, defences and the principles underlying Canadian criminal law.
Foundations of Canadian Law
Understand the Canadian legal system, sources of law, common law reasoning, legal institutions and the foundations on which Canadian law operates.
Canadian Professional Responsibility
Explore the professional obligations, ethical duties and regulatory framework governing the legal profession in Canada.