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The History of Canadian Immunity from Seizure Legislation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 September 2011

Daniel Getz
Daniel Getz
Affiliation:
Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP. Email: dmg@bht.com
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Abstract

Perhaps surprisingly, a number of Canadian jurisdictions have been at the cutting edge of legal exemptions from seizure or attachment processes for artworks on loan. Starting with the curious case of Hermitage treasures displayed in Winnipeg in the mid-1970s and using other intriguing examples, this article traces the historical origins of Canadian legislation with particular regard to the international context. The current state of the law in Canada is summarized and compared to that of other international jurisdictions.

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Research Article
Information
International Journal of Cultural Property , Volume 18 , Issue 2 , May 2011 , pp. 201 - 224
Copyright
Copyright © International Cultural Property Society 2011

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