Supreme Court of Canada

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Supreme Court of Canada is Canada's highest court. It is the final court of appeal in all areas of Canadian law. The court hears cases involving provincial or federal laws or Canada's constitution. The Supreme Court also advises the federal government on constitutional questions. The court meets in Ottawa.

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