Who is appart of the judicial branch in Canada?

Answer 1

The federal components of the judicial branch of the Canadian federal government are the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Tax Court of Canada, the Court Martial Appeal Court, the Courts Martial, and many types of federal boards, commissions and tribunals.

Supreme Court of Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada hears appeals of the Federal Court of Canada, the Court Martial Appeal Court, and of the courts of appeal of the provinces and territories, and on the request of the Governor General-in-Council, gives legal opinions (or references) to the Government of Canada. The Chief Justice of Canada sits on the Supreme Court, alongside eight puisne justices. The Right Honourable Madam Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, P.C., is the current Chief Justice of Canada.

Federal Court of Appeal

The Federal Court of Appeal hears appeals out of the Federal Court and the Tax Court of Canada, and may review the decisions of a number of federal entities as set out by s. 28 of the Federal Courts Act. The Federal Court of Appeal is comprised of a Chief Justice, twelve judges, and a number of supernumerary judges. Currently, the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal is the Honourable Pierre Blais.

Federal Court

The Federal Court hears trial cases on some types of Federal Laws, such as Immigration, and may review the decisions of many types of federal boards, commissions and tribunals. The Federal Court is comprised of a Chief Justice, of 32 judges, a number of supernumerary judges, and a number of deputy judges. A number of prothonotaries are also appointed to assist the Federal Court. The current Chief Justice is the Honourable Allan Lutfy.

Tax Court of Canada

The Tax Court of Canada hears cases based on any number of taxation issues as set out by s. 12 of the Tax Court of Canada Act. The Tax Court is comprised of the Chief Justice, an Associate Chief Justice, up to twenty other judges, and a number of supernumerary judges. The current Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada is the Honourable Gerald Rip.

Court Martial Appeal Court

The Court Martial Appeal Court hears appeals of decisions of any courts martial, subject to ss. 230, and 231, of the National Defence Act. The Court Martial Appeal Court is comprised of four judges cross-appointed from the Federal Court of Appeal or the Federal Court, and any number of other judges appointed by the Governor General-in-Council; one of these judges is also designated to be the Chief Justice. Currently, the Chief Justice of the Court Martial Appeal Court is the Honourable Edmond Blanchard.

Answer 2

The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country.