Janet Able, a 15-year-old high school student, robbed a neighbourhood gas station and took off with both money and goods from the store. She was identified and located by police because the gas station had a video of her break-in. Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

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In Canada, most criminal cases, especially those involving minors, are heard in provincial courts. Since Janet is a 15-year-old who committed a robbery, her case would likely be handled by the youth justice system, which operates under the jurisdiction of provincial courts.

Janet Able, a 15-Year-Old High School Student, Robbed a Neighbourhood