Federal Court of Appeal (Cour d'appel fédérale )

The Federal Court of Appeal is a court established by Parliament in accordance with provision of section 101 of the Constitution Act, 1867, "for the better administration of the laws of Canada". As such, it is an important and integral part of the judiciary in Canada. Independence of the judiciary, impartiality of the judges and access to justice are fundamental values in the eyes of all Canadians, and represent the very essence of a free and democratic society. The Court is itinerant in that it sits and hears cases anywhere in Canada, in order to be as close as possible to the parties.