LAW645
Statutory Interpretation
(Hutchison)
Prerequisite courses:
Prerequisite for:
Instructor(s): Professor Cameron Hutchison
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Seminar
Teamwork: NO
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Written and Oral Assignments
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Statutory interpretation is a fundamental skill that any good lawyer must have. This course offers an overview of the theories, approaches and techniques of the art of statutory interpretation. The course focuses on Canada’s official approach to interpretation “the modern principle”, which requires courts to consider text, context (statutory, legal and external), purpose and legislative history.
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Description updated 2026-27. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)
Cameron Hutchison, Cases and Materials (Electronic Casebook Project) provided to students in pdf format.