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===Multiple legal systems=== | ===Multiple legal systems=== | ||
In saying “Canada’s laws,” we mean state-made laws. But there are multiple legal systems in Canada. European settlers brought the English and French legal systems to Canada. Today, most of the country follows laws rooted in English common law. Quebec follows civil law, which came from France. | In saying “Canada’s laws,” we mean state-made laws. But there are multiple legal systems in Canada. European settlers brought the English and French legal systems to Canada. Today, most of the country follows laws rooted in English common law. The province of Quebec follows civil law, which came from France. | ||
As well, Indigenous laws exist. They operate at the same time as common law and civil law in Canada. Indigenous legal systems were disrupted by colonialism. Indigenous communities across the country are rebuilding their distinct laws in a variety of ways. | As well, Indigenous laws exist. They operate at the same time as common law and civil law in Canada. Indigenous legal systems were disrupted by colonialism. Indigenous communities across the country are rebuilding their distinct laws in a variety of ways. | ||
===Canada’s colonial past and present=== | ===Canada’s colonial past and present=== | ||
