The third edition of Religious Institutions and the Law, current to the end of 2009, updates the law and includes new sections dealing with corrective force against children, religious headdress, controls over Roman Catholic school students, and marriage and divorce, including legal developments concerning same-sex marriage.

Summary Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Chapter 1: A Brief Historical Overview of Theories about the Relationship of Church and State

Chapter 2: A Brief History of Law and Religious Institutions in Canada

Chapter 3: Religious Institutions in Canada

Chapter 4: Constitutional Fundamentals

Chapter 5: Criminal Law

Chapter 6: Public Order

Chapter 7: Evidence

Chapter 8: Religious Organizations

Chapter 9: Discipline in Religious Institutions

Chapter 10: Education

Chapter 11: Family Law

Chapter 12: Health

Chapter 13: Sabbath Observance and Employment Accommodations

Table of Cases

Index