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4 years ago

Supreme Court Ruling Redefines Appellate Jurisdiction, Impacting Legal System

SSRN Electronic Journal
Persisting Uncertainties in Appellate Jurisdiction at the Supreme Court
Gerard Kennedy

Paper Summary

Appellate jurisdiction at the Supreme Court of Canada is defined by law, with criminal appeals limited to certain legal questions. A recent court decision is used to explore how this term should be understood.

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