While there are many different types of civil (that is, non-criminal) proceedings heard in Canada's courts, this section highlights aspects of Canadian law and legal procedure affecting some of the most common claims involving businesses. Canada's civil law courts and its judges adhere to many of the same legal principles applied in other industrialized nations, but there are some key differences to be acknowledged.

1. Breach of Contract
2. Negligence
3. Trade-Mark, Copyright and Patent
4. Defamation
5. Tax Litigation