Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)

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Introduction

This chapter does not address all problems, legal or otherwise, relating to government, but it provides some general information that may assist in making a public application or complaint. This section contains general guidelines for dealing with public bodies (e.g., the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the Egg Marketing Board, or a public university). Individuals involved in the judicial review process should consult the following texts:

David J Mullan, Administrative Law, (Toronto: Irwin Law, 2001).

  • Part of the Essentials of Canadian Law series by Irwin Law, this text provides a comprehensive review of administrative law in Canada.

Sara Blake, Administrative Law in Canada, 6th ed (Toronto: LexisNexis, 2017).

  • This text provides a simple and clear review of administrative law.

Donald Brown & John M Evans, Judicial Review of Administrative Action in Canada, loose-leaf (Toronto: Canvasback Publishing, 1998).

  • This regularly updated three-volume text provides a more detailed review of administrative law.


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