You are asked to research a matter involving the regulation of hunting in Canada. You are unfamiliar with this area of law, so you consult Halsbury’s Laws of Canada as a preliminary source.
Which Halsbury’s title is the most relevant to this topic area? (1 mark)
Open the Halsbury’s title you found in Part (A) and browse the table of contents. What is the federal statute relating to protection for endangered wildlife? Provide the citation for the federal statute and the section of Halsbury’s where you found this information. (3 marks)
Where would you find information about the Aboriginal right to hunt and fish in the Halsbury’s title you consulted in Part (A)? Provide the section of Halsbury’s where you found this information (hint: look under the ‘Jurisdiction’ heading). (3 marks)
Are there any changes or updates to the section of Halsbury’s you cited for Part (C) (hint: look for supplementary information). If there are changes or updates, what are they? (3 marks)
How current is the Halsbury’s title you consulted? Explain where you found this information. (3 marks)
Describe why Halsbury’s is a useful resource to consult at the beginning of your research process. (2 marks)
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