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> Does any other country have separate courthouses for the local and federal governments? The very country we're discussing here, Canada, does. Federalism is
by msbarnett 10y ago
> Does any other country have separate courthouses for the local and federal governments?
The very country we're discussing here, Canada, does.
Federalism is not a uniquely American institution. Canada is a federal state: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_federalism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_federalism
- sandworm101 10y agoNo. All canadian courts are under the SCC. We have a single sovereign. So-called "provincial" courts are directly answerable to the SCC. They are not the highest courts in their provinces on any matters. The US system of state/fed courts is totally different. Take it from someone who actually practices in both.