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Supreme Court Building The Supreme Court of Canada Building is home to the Supreme Court of Canada. It also contains two court rooms used by both the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. Construction began in 1939, with the cornerstone laid by Queen Elizabeth, consort to King George VI and later Queen Mother. It was designed by Ernest Cormier. The Court began hearing cases in the new building by January 1946. The building is renowned for its Art Deco details. In contrast the building's roof utilizes Châteauesque styled influence. Two flagstaffs have been erected in front of the building. A flag
on one is flown daily, while the other is hoisted only on those days
when the court is in session. Also located on the grounds are several
statues, notably:
Photo 39, May 2012 |
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Supreme Court Building Photo 27, May 2012 |
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Supreme Court Building Photo 90, May 2012 |
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Supreme Court Building Photo 1067, May 2012 |
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Supreme Court Building The building was designed by Ernest Cormier, the Montreal architect who also designed the Quebec Court of Appeal building in Montreal, the Government Printing Bureau in Gatineau and the University of Montreal. Situated just west of the Parliament Buildings on a bluff high above the Ottawa River, and set back from a busy Wellington Street by an expanse of lawn, the building provides a dignified setting worthy of the country's highest tribunal. Photo 73, Jun 2010 |
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Supreme Court Building The building was designed by Ernest Cormier, the Montreal architect who also designed the Quebec Court of Appeal building in Montreal, the Government Printing Bureau in Gatineau and the University of Montreal. Situated just west of the Parliament Buildings on a bluff high above the Ottawa River, and set back from a busy Wellington Street by an expanse of lawn, the building provides a dignified setting worthy of the country's highest tribunal. Photo 1330, Jun 2010 |
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