Halsbury's Laws of Canada – Police, Security and Emergencies (2026 Reissue) / Public Utilities (2026 Reissue)

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POLICE, SECURITY & EMERGENCIES
Jennifer Freund, K.C., B.Sc., B.A., M.F.S., LL.B.

The role and powers of law enforcement and national security services are of increasing relevance in a world increasingly concerned with crime and terrorism. Moreover, environmental uncertainty and the emergence of new and virulent diseases have brought the spectre of civil emergency to the forefront of government planning. This title provides a thorough narrative of the law that applies to law enforcement and private security services in Canada; explains the legal framework that governs national security oversight and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service; and sets out the law that empowers government to declare a civil emergency and act accordingly. Topics covered include:

• The constitutional and legislative frameworks of the law relating to police
• Provincial, regional, municipal, and military police services
• Police powers, duties, independence and discretion
• Police oversight
• Civil liability of police
• Statutory protection of police
• Private police and security
• Role and powers of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service
• Other agencies involved with, and laws related to, national security
• Emergency preparedness
• Federal, provincial, and territorial emergency management
• COVID-19 pandemic response

PUBLIC UTILITIES
Sheila Nemet-Brown, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B.

This title examines the legal aspects of regulation of public utilities, focusing on provincial regulation of electricity, natural gas and pipelines and water utilities. Also addressed are issues related to proceedings before provincial public utilities boards and commissions, including all relevant procedural matters. Topics covered include:

• Municipal, provincial, and federal jurisdiction
• Public utilities boards and commissions
  • Funding
  • Appointment of members and commissioners
  • Powers of boards and commissions
  • Hearings and inquiries
  • Setting and approval of rates, tolls and charges
  • Construction and expansion of facilities
  • Appeals and judicial review of board and commission decisions
• Environmental issues
• Indigenous rights
• Offences