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The Maritime title covers both the general issues of maritime law and the more specific issues while the Municipal title provides a comprehensive overview of the different municipal regimes that exist throughout Canada. MARITIME: The globalization of the economy has ballooned the international shipping community in size, making the sea an integral means of modern trade. This title is a complete source of admiralty law across Canada. Covering both the general issues of maritime law, such as its legislative and constitutional framework, and the more specific issues, such as regulatory and safety requirements and the operation of ships, this title is essential for practitioners working in fields of trade, administrative and international law. MUNICIPAL: This important title provides a comprehensive overview of the different municipal regimes that exist throughout Canada. The applicable legislation of each province and territory is reviewed and analyzed separately, to provide an in-depth understanding of each statute, as well as the similarities and differences between jurisdictions regarding the source and extent of municipal authority and the limits on that authority.