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Judges must render a fair decision when there is a conflict between two parties. Their decisions are made on the basis of the facts and evidence presented to them, decisions previously rendered by other Canadian courts, and according to the law applicable to the situation. The judges' decision is final, unless one of the two parties refers the case to a court of appeal.
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Superior Court judges are appointed by the federal government. Under Canada's constitution, and established law, the status of judges is recognized as fully independent. Once appointed, a judge can serve until age 75 and cannot be removed from office except by joint address of both Houses of Parliament.
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Provincial and territorial superior courts hear the most serious criminal and civil cases. These courts can also hear from people who claim that a law or action of any level of government is unconstitutional. They sometimes review the decisions of lower provincial and territorial courts.
The Federal Court hears cases that involve federal law, including constitutional challenges to federal law or actions. It can also review the decisions of most federal boards, commissions and tribunals. If a decision is considered unreasonable or unconstitutional, the judge can order the decision-maker to reconsider. Otherwise, the original decisio...
If either party disagrees with a judge’s decision, they can ask the Provincial/Territorial Courts of Appeal or the Federal Court of Appeal to review it. If the appeal court allows the appeal, it can reverse or change the judge’s decision, or order a new trial or hearing. Otherwise the decision stands. The person who appeals must show that the judge...
Parties who disagree with the appeal court’s decision can appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada – but they first have to ask the Court to hear the case (except in very limited circumstances for some criminal cases). The Supreme Court of Canada is the final court of appeal. It only agrees to hear cases that are important across the country or that h...
Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46) Act current to 2024-10-14 and last amended on 2024-09-18. Previous Versions. (b) the judge is satisfied that the ends of justice require that an order be made. (2) A provincial court judge has the same powers for the purposes of subsection (1) or (7) as a judge has under that subsection where the person ...
The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) is responsible for federally appointed judges. It consists of the chief justices and associate chief justices of all of the federal courts and provincial/territorial superior courts. It promotes efficiency, consistency, and quality judicial service in these courts. One of the Council’s tasks is to ...
Nov 16, 2020 · the Superior Court of Justice: 1. Judges of all courts in Ontario, including judges presiding in the Small Claims Court and deputy judges of that court. 2. Masters. 3. Case management masters. PART VI JUDGES AND OFFICERS EXTRA-JUDICIAL SERVICES 84(1) A judge of the Court of Appeal or the Superior Court of Justice may
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Feb 6, 2006 · All the courts constituted and appointed solely by the federal government owe their existence to this power. (See also Distribution of Powers.) The Constitution Act also provides for the establishment, by the provinces, of provincial superior courts of both civil and criminal jurisdiction. Judges in these courts are appointed by the federal ...
