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This publication provides Canadians with a generalized view of how Canada's Justice System works. Specifically, it defines the differences between public and private law, how laws are kept up to date and the role that the Canadian Constitution in defining the fundamental rules and principles that govern Canada. Covered in both the PDF and HTML files are the roles of the public in the Justice system, alongside what is expected of Canadians when they are interacting with the Justice system as either a juror, witness or other positions. Viewers of this document in PDF format should note that as of 2015, it has been considered to be archived and will henceforth not be updated. Note to reader: This booklet provides general information about Canada’s justice system. It is not intended as legal advice. If you have a problem, you should consult a lawyer or other qualified professional.

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Name	Format	Description	Link
Canada's System of Justice	PDF		https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/jus/J2-32-2015-eng.pdf
Canada's System of Justice	PDF		https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/jus/J2-32-2015-fra.pdf
Canada's System of Justice	HTML		https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/just/index.html
Canada's System of Justice	HTML		https://www.justice.gc.ca/fra/sjc-csj/just/index.html

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