Editing Sexual consent (section)

===Position of trust or authority===
When determining if a sexual encounter was consensual, Canadian courts will consider if the accused was in a "position of trust or authority" regarding the complainant, as this undermines consent.<ref name="Nova Scotia case"/> While this general principle is part of Canadian law, the courts are debating exactly what the definition of a position of trust and authority is.<ref name="Nova Scotia case"/> Some examples of people in positions of trust or authority include a teacher, employer or boss, camp counselor, health care professional, or coach.