Procedures
Appellate Procedure in Canada
Introduction Appellate procedure governs the process by which decisions of lower courts are reviewed by higher courts. In Canada, the appellate system is hierarchical, with provincial Courts of Appeal …
Civil Procedure in Canada
Introduction Civil procedure governs the conduct of litigation in civil courts, providing the rules and processes by which civil disputes are adjudicated. In Canada, civil procedure is primarily a …
Class Actions in Canada
Introduction Class actions (or class proceedings) allow a single person or entity to sue on behalf of a group of persons who share common legal issues. Canadian class actions have grown significantly …
Criminal Procedure in Canada
Introduction Criminal procedure governs the process by which the state investigates, prosecutes, and adjudicates criminal offences. In Canada, criminal procedure is primarily governed by the Criminal …
Evidence in Civil Proceedings (Canada)
Introduction The law of evidence governs the proof of facts in judicial proceedings. In Canadian civil litigation, evidence law determines what material may be presented to the court, how it may be …
Sentencing in Canada
Introduction Sentencing is the judicial process by which a court imposes a sanction on an offender following a conviction. In Canada, sentencing is governed by Part XXIII of the Criminal Code …