Canadian Lawyers

England separated Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada by the Constitutional Act of 1791. The new legislature of Upper Canada (Ontario) used their first statute to reject French civil law and to introduce English common law and English rules of evidence.

Canada is a constitutional monarchy, which means that we recognize Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, as the head of state. This is now largely a symbolic gesture with the Queen having no real juridical power.

Common law is judge-made law. That is, law which exists and applies to a group on the basis of historical legal precedents developed over hundreds of years. Because it is not written by elected politicians but, rather, by judges, it is also referred to as "unwritten" law.

At the federal and provincial levels, the political party holding the most number of seats controls the legislative process through their majority control of the legislature. As such, the party in power will introduce legislation that supports their political policies.

Canadian Bar Association
The CBA is the essential ally and advocate of all members of the legal profession; it is the voice for all members of the profession and its primary purpose is to serve its members; it is the premier provider of personal and professional development and support to all members of the legal profession; it promotes fair justice systems, facilitates effective law reform, promotes equality in the legal profession and is devoted to the elimination of discrimination; the CBA is a leading edge organization committed to enhancing the professional and commercial interests of a diverse membership and to protecting the independence of the judiciary and the Bar.

Canada Immigration Lawyers
The web site of the Canadian Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. You will find information regarding AILA membership, chapter membership directories, an access point to the members-only section, and a useful article on why you should choose an AILA member for your immigration documentation

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