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Canada

Legal system familyCommon law + Civil law
How the law worksBased on English common law, except in Quebec, where a civil law system based on French law prevails in most matters of a civil nature, such as obligations (contract and delict), property law, family law, and private matters. Federal statutes take into account Canada's juridical nature and use both common law and civil law terms where appropriate.
Form of governmentparliamentary system; federation; constitutional monarchy
ConstitutionConstitution of Canada
LegislatureParliament of Canada
Highest courtSupreme Court of Canada
Head of stateCharles III
Head of governmentMark Carney
Age of majority–
Minimum marriage age–
Retirement age65
Official languagesFrench; English
CapitalOttawa
ContinentNorth America
Population36,991,981

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