Judicial Systems in the World - Homework

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by Phuc Truong (Tom) Nguyen -
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Canada's judicial system consists of:


1. Supreme Court of Canada: The highest court, dealing with national legal issues.

2. Federal Courts: Including the Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Court.

3. Provincial and Territorial Courts: Handling various legal matters at the provincial/territorial level.

4. Superior Courts: In each province/territory, they handle serious criminal and civil cases.

5. Lower Courts: Addressing minor legal issues like traffic violations and small claims disputes.


Canada's system emphasizes the rule of law, individual rights, and access to justice.


Sources:

https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/just/judges-juges/index.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judiciary_of_Canada


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