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What is the role of the courts in Canada?
- To enforce government policy
- To advise the Prime Minister on legal matters
- To interpret and apply the law independently of government
- To make laws on behalf of Parliament
Why this is the correct answer
Canadian courts interpret and apply the law independently of the government and Parliament. This independence is essential to protecting individual rights and ensuring that no government action exceeds its legal authority. Courts also serve as the final arbiters of what the Constitution permits.