• The Supreme Court of Canada, just like the U.S. Supreme Court, exercises authority over the behavior of the legislature and administrative bodies.
  • The Federal Supreme Court of Canada consists of a total of nine justices, including the Chief Justice.
  • The Supreme Court of Canada formally became the Court of last resort for criminal appeals in 1933 and for all other appeals in 1949.
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  • In the recent decision of Fleming v. Ontario, 2019 SCC 45, the Supreme Court of Canada declared that there is no common law police power to arrest individuals...
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  • Late last month, in Nevsun Resources Ltd. v. Araya, the Supreme Court of Canada held that Canadian corporations may be sued in tort for violations of...
  • Signaling an increased willingness to overturn decisions of administrative tribunals, the Supreme Court of Canada has reformed the law governing judicial...
  • Quick facts for kids. Supreme Court of Canada Cour suprême du Canada (French). Established. 8 April 1875. Country. Canada. Location. Ottawa, Ontario.
  • This guide presents a number of Supreme Court of Canada decisions dealing with Indigenous law and First Nations rights.