Among the topics covered (many of which cannot be found elsewhere) are:
- History of principles of administrative law
- Interrelationship of governments and tribunals
- Jurisdiction — over own procedure, Charter claims
- Pre-hearing conference
- Conduct of hearings — right to counsel, notice, disclosure, adjournments, subpoenas, role of staff, evidence, expert witnesses, right to interpretation, views, official and judicial notice, right to cross-examination, and much more
- Case preparation
- Operation of precedent and guideline in decision-making
- Contempt powers
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Specialized areas of practice such as the Office of the Ombudsman, labour arbitrations, and self-governing bodies
The work is supplemented by useful precedents and checklists, and applicable legislation, including:
- Judicial Review Procedure Act (B.C. and Ont.)
- Administrative Procedures Act (Alta.)
- Federal Court Act, Statutory Powers Procedure Act (Ont.)
- Courts of Justice Act
- British Columbia Administrative Tribunals Act