1. Federal Government: Judicial Branch
Chapter 1
Part 4

4. The Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch: the branch of government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgments.
The Judicial Branch includes Canada’s courts of law.
The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the nation. It has the final word on legal questions in the country.
The Judicial Branch is separate from the other branches and checks on their powers.
It interprets and applies all law in Canada, including rights, so it has the important responsibility for making sure the rights of Canadians are upheld and respected.

5. Supreme Court

6. Supreme Court Judges
Members of the judicial branch come from the legal profession.
Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by the PM and the Cabinet.
The Supreme Court consists of 9 judges:
One chief justice
Eight puisine judges

7. The oath of office is to apply and define the law to the best of our ability. We are judges — we are not politicians. Our role is to interpret and apply the law. It is the most important part of what I do.