Architecture
The architect of the Supreme Court was __________.
Ernest Cormier
From 1875 - 1927 where was our highest court located?
London, England
The Supreme Court makes decisions of ________ importance
national
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
9
How many judges are from Quebec?
3
What ideal did he value, symmetry, proportion or scale?
symmetry
What was the name of that court?
The Privy Council
All cases start at the first leve - the ______ court level
How many justices first sat on the Supreme Court?
6
What two types of law must justices be familiar with?
Civil Law and Common Law
The roof of the Supreme Court is done in this style, from the French word meaning 'castle'.
Chateau
When did construction on the current building begin?
1938
What do judges do?
When was a 7th judge added to the bench?
1927
At what age do justices retire?
75
The architect not only designed the building but also
the insignia and window grills
Did the Queen address Canadians in both French and English upon laying the cornerstone of the Supreme Court?
Yes
The courts of appeal exist at the provincial and federal level. True or False?
True
Who was the first woman justice at the Supreme Court?
Our Supreme Court is bijuridicial and _________
bilingual
He put the _________ behind the main courtroom.
Judges' Conference Room
When was the court able to sit in the new building?
1946
References are a way for government to ask constitutional questions. True or False?
True
Who is the Honourable Richard Wagner?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
What does it mean when Canada flags fly from both flagpoles in front of the Supreme Court?
That the court is in session