When we eventually get some cases that interpret a new section of the Criminal Code of Canada, from which one of the following courts will we get the most authoritative precedent, i.e., the most binding ruling?
A) The Federal Court of Appeal
B) The Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench
C) The Supreme Court of B.C.
D) The Ontario Court of Appeal
E) The Supreme Court of Canada

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The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in Canada and is the final court of appeal. Its decisions are binding and authoritative for all lower courts in the country. Therefore, any precedent on a new section of the Criminal Code of Canada would be most authoritative and binding if it comes from the Supreme Court of Canada.

When We Eventually Get Some Cases That Interpret a New