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Court of Appeal for Ontario / Superior Court of Justice / Ontario Court of Justice |
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About the Court
Civil appeals deal with such subject areas as commercial disputes, property disputes, negligence claims, matrimonial and other family disputes, bankruptcies and corporate reorganizations. The court regularly must consider the fundamental rights of Ontarians arising out of rights enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The court has been called upon to consider issues as varied as the definition of marriage, the determination of aboriginal rights, the valuation of shares in an initial public offering, the right to governmental funding for programs for disadvantaged persons and the resolution of property line disputes between neighbouring cottagers. The scope of matters that may be determined by the Court of Appeal is as broad as the scope of disputes that may arise between Ontarians.
The Supreme Court of Canada hears appeals from less than 3% of the decisions of the Court of Appeal. In a very practical sense, the Court of Appeal is the last avenue of appeal for most litigants in the province. Construction of Osgoode Hall, a National Historic Monument, commenced in 1829. At least 10 expansions, renovations or restorations have taken place since then, the most recent being a 10 year project that has restored the building to its original grandeur and upgraded its infrastructure so that Osgoode Hall will continue to function as a working courthouse into the future. Located within a park-like setting in the heart of Toronto, Osgoode Hall, like any courthouse, is open to the public. Tours are available daily. Court of Appeal Participation in Doors Open Toronto
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