Which of the following exists as a safeguard to preserve judicial independence in Canada?
A) sitting judges cannot be prosecuted for crimes
B) sitting judges cannot be sued in civil rights cases
C) Justices of the Supreme Court decide which cases they will hear
D) None of the above

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Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada have the discretion to decide which cases they will hear, which serves as a safeguard to preserve judicial independence by allowing the judiciary to control its docket and focus on matters of significant legal importance without external pressures.

Which of the Following Exists as a Safeguard to Preserve