Federal Court (Canada)

This article is about the Canadian federal trial court. For the predecessor Trial Division, see Federal Court of Canada.

Federal Court
Cour fédérale
Coat of Arms of the Federal Court granted in 2008
Established2003
JurisdictionCanada
LocationSits across Canada
MottoEquity, Droit, Admiralty
Composition methodAppointed by Governor General on advice of federal Cabinet
Authorized by
Appeals toFederal Court of Appeal
Judge term lengthMandatory retirement at age 75
Number of positions
  • Chief Justice
  • Associate Chief Justice
  • 39 Judges
  • 9 Associate Judges
LanguageEnglish and French
Type of tribunalSuperior court of law, equity, admiralty and judicial review
WebsiteFederal Court
Acting Chief Justice
CurrentlyMartine St-Louis
SinceOctober 31, 2025
Associate Chief Justice
CurrentlyMartine St-Louis
SinceDecember 11, 2024

The Federal Court (French: Cour fédérale) is a Canadian trial court that hears cases arising under certain areas of federal law. The Federal Court is a superior court with nationwide jurisdiction.

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