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