The Justice System
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The Justice System
What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?
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Everyone in Canada is guaranteed due process by the justice system, which in criminal matters rests on the presumption of innocence — everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Knowing the system means knowing the principles behind the laws, who makes, applies and enforces them, how the courts are structured, what the police do, and where to find legal help.
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Sample questions
What does the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) do?
Answer: Enforce federal laws across Canada, and act as provincial police everywhere except Ontario and Quebec
Can you challenge the police about their conduct or the service they gave?
Answer: Yes
What can you do if you cannot pay for a lawyer?
Answer: Turn to legal aid, which most communities offer free or at low cost
Who can advise you on legal problems and represent you in court?
Answer: Lawyers
Every province in Canada has its own provincial police force.
Answer: False
What role do prisons play in Canada’s justice system?
Answer: Punishing criminals and deterring crime
Which courts handle lesser offences?
Answer: Provincial courts
Which two courts does a typical province have?
Answer: An appeal court and a trial court
In which of these situations can you ask the police for help?
Answer: If someone you know has gone missing
Municipal police departments exist in all provinces.
Answer: True