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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