In Canadian law, a real and substantial connection or the real and substantial connection test is a legal principle used to determine whether a subject matter falls within a jurisdiction. The phrase was first adopted in Canada in the Supreme Court of Canada decision of Libman v. The Queen (1985). It is used in several circumstances in matters of conflict of laws.
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Famous quotes containing the words real, substantial and/or connection:
“It is not real work unless you would rather be doing something else.”
—J.M. (James Matthew)
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“... instinct is the direct connection with truth.”
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