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The chief makes $435,600

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f the court's 87 justices, nine have been women (10.3 per cent). Of the nearly 386,000 days that Supreme Court justices have sat on the court, nine per cent (34,802) have been by women as of Oct. 31, 2016.

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f the court's 87 justices, nine have been women (10.3 per cent). Of the nearly 386,000 days that Supreme Court justices have sat on the court, nine per cent (34,802) have been by women as of Oct. 31, 2016.

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The court grants permission to between 40 and 75 litigants each year to appeal decisions rendered by provincial, territorial and federal appellate courts.

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The court grants permission to between 40 and 75 litigants each year to appeal decisions rendered by provincial, territorial and federal appellate courts.

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The Supreme Court of Canada formally became the court of last resort for criminal appeals in 1933 and for all other appeals in 1949.

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The Supreme Court of Canada formally became the court of last resort for criminal appeals in 1933 and for all other appeals in 1949.

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The supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the only part of the federal judiciary specifically required by the Constitution.

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They're always on someones case

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Of the 87 justices that have served so far only 9 have been women

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Of the 87 justices that have served so far only 9 have been women

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They had case involving Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and the Trans Moutntian Pipeline

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They had case involving Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and the Trans Moutntian Pipeline

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each September the supreme court makes an announcement to each faculty in Canada outlining what is needed to apply 

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each September the supreme court makes an announcement to each faculty in Canada outlining what is needed to apply 

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it has jurisdiction over disputes in all areas of the law, including constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law and private law. 

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it has jurisdiction over disputes in all areas of the law, including constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law and private law. 

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The supreme court does not hold trials but hears appeals from all other Canadian appeal courts.

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The supreme court does not hold trials but hears appeals from all other Canadian appeal courts.

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Authorized by the constitutional act, 1867, and supreme court, 1875

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All judgments are published online in English and french

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All judgments are published online in English and french

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All judgments of the supreme court of Canada are published online in both English and French, which are equally authoritative

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you can represent yourself, lawyers are recommended and you can't represent someone else unless you are a lawyer  

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you can represent yourself, lawyers are recommended and you can't represent someone else unless you are a lawyer  

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only 1 judge out of 9 is from atlantic canada

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Since 1967 the court hired law clerks to assist in legal research

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Since 1967 the court hired law clerks to assist in legal research

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court was originally composed of 6 judges in 1927 but then was raised to 7. then the court reaches its present total of 9

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court was originally composed of 6 judges in 1927 but then was raised to 7. then the court reaches its present total of 9

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The court room has a nine seat bench where the chief justice and eight other judges are seated.

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Mandatory retirement of a judge is when they turn 75 years old.

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The supreme court has not always been the final court appeal for Canada

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The supreme court has not always been the final court appeal for Canada

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At sittings at the court, the judges normally wear black silk robes.

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At sittings at the court, the judges normally wear black silk robes.

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Beverley McLachlin was the first woman to be Chief Justice.

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Beverley McLachlin was the first woman to be Chief Justice.

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They are all white. 5 being man, 4 being women 

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They are all white. 5 being man, 4 being women 

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During sittings of the court, the judges usually wear black silk robes

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During sittings of the court, the judges usually wear black silk robes

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It costs 75 dollars to file a appeal application

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It costs 75 dollars to file a appeal application

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All Judges must live within 40 KM of the courthouse

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All Judges must live within 40 KM of the courthouse

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All judges must reside within 40 kilometers of the capital once appointed.

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All judges must reside within 40 kilometers of the capital once appointed.

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The Supreme Court holds three sessions a year and hears on average, between 65 and 80 appeals a year. 

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The Supreme Court holds three sessions a year and hears on average, between 65 and 80 appeals a year. 

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The current Chief Justice of Canada is Richard Wagner

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The current Chief Justice of Canada is Richard Wagner

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You are allowed to take pictures in the public areas like the lobby, courtroom but only when the court is standing.

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about 80 appeal applications out of 600 are excepted each year

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about 80 appeal applications out of 600 are excepted each year

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To address a supreme judge, you have to call them "Justice" "Mr.Justice" or "Madam Justice."

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To address a supreme judge, you have to call them "Justice" "Mr.Justice" or "Madam Justice."

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80 appeal applications are accepted each year out of 600.

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80 appeal applications are accepted each year out of 600.

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grants permission to between 40 and 75 litigants

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grants permission to between 40 and 75 litigants or lawsuits a year

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grants permission to between 40 and 75 litigants or lawsuits a year

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you can watch some court hearings live
(by webcast)

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currently established with 9 judges

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associate judges are called "pusine" judges a old french term meaning younger 

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associate judges are called "pusine" judges a old french term meaning younger 

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Judges can remain on bench until age of 75

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Judges can remain on bench until age of 75

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About 80 appeal applications out of 600 are accepted each year.

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Info on divorces can be found in the Central Divorce Registry which is maintained by the Federal Dep. of Justice.

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The construction of the building began in 1939.

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The chief justice earns a salary of $435,600

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The chief justice earns a salary of $435,600

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it's the last resort in canada for the legal system.

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it's the last resort in canada for the legal system.

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Beverly McLachlin has been our first female Chief Justice and has served as the longest Chief Justice (15 years)

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it was founded April 8 1875