Fiduciary Duties: Obligations of Loyalty and Faithfulness is a one-stop source for a clear and complete understanding of the principles of Canadian fiduciary law. It is organized around the general principles of fiduciary law providing a full analysis of when fiduciary duties will arise, and what kinds of duties will apply in specific contexts. Integrating relevant cases with thorough commentary, the text is an all-inclusive guide for lawyers and scholars.

Through the book you’ll be able to

• Grasp the nature of the duty of faithfulness
• Discover established classes of relationships in which fiduciary duties arise, such as doctor/patient, solicitor/client, and parent/child
• Deal with recent changes and prepare for new developments in the law
• Proactively identify potential fiduciary relationships and attendant duties
• Understand the various standards of faithfulness and loyalty which the courts have imposed
• Use the remedies available to rights-holders in the event of disloyal or unfaithful misconduct