The person filing a civil action in court.

A deliberate act that violates the law, causes harm to society and is considered immoral to the greater public.

This is the defendant's submission dictating whether or not they will contest innocence.

The person sued or accused in court, also known as the defendant.

The lowest type of criminal offence, in which the defendant is unable to be sentenced to more than two years in prison.

Based in Ottawa, this Court's judges travel around Canada on "a circuit" and consists of a Chief Justice as well as 32 other appointed judges.

A person who conducts prosecutions of offences on behalf of the Queen.

The majority of Canada's offences are set out in this document, with the rest present in other federal statues.

Dealing with claims of 25,000 dollars or less, this court division does not require a lawyer present, and may have each party argue their case by themselves.

A person brought in to provide testimony as evidence, who has knowledge relevant to the case.

This document, in addition to other items, covers a suspect or criminal's inherent legal rights which cannot be obstructed.

The judge must decide whether or not to grant the accused freedom while the trial proceeds, or detainment, in this hearing.

The judges of this court are appointed by the federal government and are addressed as "My Lord", "Your Lordship" or "Your Ladyship"

Provincial and Municipal governments can create this type of offence that impose less serious penalties.

The accused person’s promise to pay a specific
amount of money if they fail to comply with certain conditions laid down by the court.