Famous cases
These two celebrities were in a lawsuit in 2022 for defamation. One of them went viral on social media for saying in trial "My dog stepped on a bee."
Depp v. Heard
What is the highest Canadian court?
The Supreme Court of Canada
Is everyone (even non-Canadian citizens) protected by the Canadian Charter when on Canadian grounds?
Yes
What is the legal age to vote in Canada?
18
What is the name of the place where legal disputes are settled?
Court
This lawsuit was recently filed between two co-stars shortly after their new movie "It Ends With Us" released.
Lively v. Baldoni
Who represents the government in criminal cases?
The crown
What freedom allows us to say whatever we want, as long as it is reasonable?
What is the name of a contract when you rent something?
A lease
What is the name of the document that guarantees our fundamental rights and freedoms?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This case was a landmark decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the right to have an abortion in the Constitution.
Roe v. Wade
What is the name of the person who decides the sentencing in a criminal case?
The judge
Who does the Charter protect us against?
The government
What type of law governs the relationship between employers and employees?
Employment/labour law
Can the public suggest bills (proposed laws) to Canadian legislation?
Yes
This former NFL player and actor was tried and acquitted for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. An iconic moment of this case was when he tried on the murder gloves, and they did not fit on his hands.
What is the difference between a civil and criminal case?
A civil case involves people vs people, a criminal case involves people vs the government
What is the name of the right that protects us against government bodies (ie. police, teachers) randomly searching our personal items, or taking them without our consent?
Right against unreasonable search and seizure
What is the legal term for when someone intentionally harms someone else's reputation?
Defamation
What are the two main legal systems in Canada?
Public and private (civil) law
This blonde 2000s pop star's conservatorship by her father ended in November 2021, which had given him rights to her personal and financial affairs. She had a movement backing her on social media, "#Free(her name)"
Britney Spears
What is it called when the judge comes to the final decision at the end of a case?
Ruling
Which two rights in the charter only apply to Canadian citizens?
Voting rights and rights to leave and enter Canada
What is it called when two people sign a legal agreement?
A contract
What is the principle that everyone is equal under the law?
The rule of law