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2 unusual facts about law of Canada


Law of Canada

Quebec, however, still retains a civil system for issues of private law (as this domain falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the provinces).

Oath of citizenship

Administered at a ceremony presided over by assigned officers, the oath is a promise or declaration of fealty to the Canadian monarch and a promise to abide by Canada's laws and customs; upon signing the oath, citizenship is granted to the signer.


Bencher

The terms "bencher" and "treasurer" originated in England, but they are also in use by the legal profession in Canada, for example by the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Law Society of British Columbia.

David Varty

Varty is author of the book, Who Gets Ungava?, analyzing the legal and constitutional issues (particularly the potential partition of the northern "Ungava" region of Quebec), relating to the potential secession of the province of Quebec from Canada.


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