Canada's Trial Courts ― Two Tiers or One?

One of the most important but least examined aspects of the Canadian judicial system is the dual structure of civil and criminal trial courts. Canada's Trial Courts examines the co-existence, in every province, of superior courts (presided over by federally appointed judges) and 'lower' courts (staffed by provincially appointed judges). Combining both political and legal analysis, this is the first book to provide an in-depth study of the evolution and operation of Canada's trial courts.
Featuring distinguished contributors from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, Canada's 'Trial Courts offers a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of an important but neglected issue that ultimately has a profound impact on the quality of justice that Canadians experience.

Peter H. Russell is a professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto.