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About this Course
The Foundations of the Canadian Justice System
Discovering the Supreme Court of Canada
On the Bench: Supreme Court Justices
The Hearing
The Supreme Court Throughout its History
The Supreme Court's Reach in Canada and Abroad
Imagining the Supreme Court of the Future
Closing Arguments

The Supreme Court By The Numbers

Tracking Trends

The Supreme Court by the Numbers

The Supreme Court has ruled on more than 4,000 cases over the past 50 years. Ever wondered what kinds of cases reach Canada’s highest court, where they originate from, or how often the Supreme Court overturns decisions from lower courts?

Explore how the Supreme Court of Canada has shaped the country’s laws over the past 50 years through the interactive graphics below. These visuals help us understand how the Supreme Court of Canada works—not just in legal theory, but in real-world numbers and trends

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Instructions

Use the arrows to navigate between graphics and complete the activity below to learn more.

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