Question

16. Which of the following best describes the principle of paramountcy in Canadian constitutional law?

1. The Supreme Court of Canada is the final court of appeal for all cases originating in the lower courts in Canada
2. Any area of law-making power not specifically allocated to the provinces goes to the federal government
3. When there is an overlap in federal and provincial powers and both the federal government and provincial governments have enacted legislation, the federal legislation is operative
4. Both the federal and provincial governments may delegate their law-making powers to administrative boards, agencies and tribunals

(please give me some explaination to understand the option)

Answer 1

Correct option: (C)

Reason: The doctrine of paramountcy in Canadian constitutional law states that whenever there is a dispute between provincial and federal laws, the federal laws will become valid and prevail over provincial laws