Canadian Law
Canada is governed by a system of laws founded on the presumption of innocence—all are innocent until proven guilty.
Courts
The role of courts in Canada is to settle disputes. The highest court in Canada is the Supreme Court of Canada. There is also the Federal Court of Canada that concerns itself with federal matters. In most provinces, there is an appeal court and trial court as well as provincial family and traffic courts.
Police
Police enforce the law. The different types of police forces are:
Remember that you can always question the police about their service or conduct if you feel you need to.
Legal Help
Lawyers can help with legal problems and act on your behalf in court. If you’re unable to afford an attorney, most communities offer legal aid services, which are free of charge or at a low cost.
In Canada’s courts, as well as its armed forces, the Canadian Crown has been an important symbol. In the next section let’s look at this symbol as well as many other important Canadian symbols.