Students explore the rights of international and local tourists, and the legal responsibilities of inbound-outbound tour operators, travel agents and other significant players in the industry. Topics include Canadian and International Travel Law, ordinances, rules, treaties, and agreements used to regulate the industry. Students also learn how to apply safety measures to protect customers in a number of hospitality sectors. Common, contract, employment, trust, tort, and Indigenous laws in Canada are also introduced to students.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- 1. Canada’s Legal Landscape
2. Human Rights in Canada
3. Torts and Contracts in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector
4. The Accommodation Sector
5. The Law of Adventure Tourism
6. The Food and Alcohol Sector
7. The Law of Negligence
8. Employees and Employment Standards
9. Regulatory Requirements for operating a Hospitality business
10. The Travel Industry
11. Legal Relationship between Innkeepers and Guests
12. Indigenous tourism
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40997 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41001 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.