US EditionThe Supreme Court: an Overview
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After Confederation, the idea of having a Supreme Court for Canada sparked heated debate in the House of Commons. But on April 8, 1875, Parliament finally agreed and established the Supreme Court of Canada. Since 1875, 92 justices have sat on the Supreme Court. They have rendered more than 11,735 decisions (as of June 6, 2025). Applications The Supreme Court hears appeals "as of right," such as criminal cases heard by another court that did not …
But on April 8, 1875, Parliament ended up hearing and founding the Supreme Court of Canada. Since 1875, 92 judges have served on the Supreme Court and rendered more than 11,735 decisions. Applications The Supreme Court dealt with cases appealed "of its own right", such as criminal cases heard by another judiciary that did not reach a unanimous decision. The country's highest court dealt with other cases, coming from other courts of appeal in the…
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