Canada has a layered court system with federal courts at the top and separate provincial/territorial court hierarchies. The Supreme Court of Canada is the final court of appeal, below which sit the Federal Court, Tax Court, and each province's superior and appeal courts. This directory links to official court websites and record search portals across Canada.
Federal Courts
Provincial Superior Courts
Ontario, Superior Court of Justice
BC Supreme Court
Alberta Court of King's Bench
Quebec Superior Court
Manitoba Court of King's Bench
Saskatchewan Court of King's Bench
Nova Scotia Supreme Court
New Brunswick Court of Queen's Bench
NL Supreme Court
PEI Supreme Court
NWT Supreme Court
Yukon Supreme Court
Nunavut Court of Justice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest court in Canada?
The Supreme Court of Canada (scc-csc.ca) is the final court of appeal for all legal matters in Canada, including constitutional questions, criminal law, and civil disputes.
How do I find Canadian case law?
CanLII (canlii.org) is a free online legal research database containing decisions from courts and tribunals across Canada at all levels, federal, provincial, and territorial.