Supreme Court of Canada
Take a guided tour, and give your students the opportunity to learn about Canada’s highest court and important legal issues. Your students may even participate in a mock trial.
The Supreme Court of Canada is Canada’s final court of appeal, the last judicial resort of all litigants, whether individuals or government.
Canadian courts may be seen as a pyramid, with a broad base formed by the provincial and territorial courts whose judges are appointed by the provincial and territorial governments. The Supreme Court of Canada is at the top of this pyramid and its jurisdiction embraces both the civil law of the province of Quebec and the common law of the other provinces and territories.
Tour guides, who are all law students, will explain to your students how the Canadian judicial system works. They will also tell students how legal issues of public importance are dealt with by the Supreme Court of Canada.
When the court is in session, it is possible for students to attend a hearing.
| Program or tour | Target grades and subjects | Duration | Cost: $ or free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Tour | All grades (Social Studies, Civics, Citizenship, Law, Government, Politics, History) | 45 mins | Free |
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Location
301 Wellington Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0J1
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