PO210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Canada is a federation, meaning that different levels of government enjoy the authority. Power resides in both provinces (via section 92(14) of the. Constitution act 1867) and the federal government (via the section 101) Provinces have the power to create their own system of courts. Hence, the notable differences among provinces in the titles of their courts, as well as their jurisdiction. The federal government has the power to create certain types of courts. Pronvicial governments have the power to prescribe procedures before provincially . Provincial governments have the power to appoint judges to the lowest level of provincial courts. The federal government has the power to appoint judges to higher level provincial courts as well as to appoint judges to . Courts serve many functions in canada"s political system: Provide a bridge for the shortcomings of our court system, in particular those who have resulted from pervasive access to justice problems justice problems.
