👨‍⚖️ Chapter 7: The Justice System

The Scales of Justice sculpture is at which Canadian courthouse?

Correct answer: The Vancouver Law Courts

A The Toronto Law Courts
The Vancouver Law Courts
C The Halifax Law Courts
D The Winnipeg Law Courts

💡 Explanation

The photograph caption places this sculpture at the Law Courts in Vancouver.

Key facts to remember

  • The Scales of Justice sculpture stands at the Vancouver Law Courts
  • Lady Justice is shown wearing a blindfold
  • The blindfold symbolises impartial administration of the law
  • Only the facts of a case are considered

Why this is the answer

From the official Discover Canada study guide — 7.1.2 The Blindfolded Lady Justice:

Outside the Vancouver Law Courts stands a well-known sculpture, the Scales of Justice. The central figure, Lady Justice, wears a blindfold over her eyes. The blindfold carries a clear message about how laws in Canada are meant to be administered: impartially. Justice does not look at who a person is, how much money they have, or who they know. It looks only at the facts of the case. Everything else is shut out. That is exactly why the figure is shown with covered eyes — she is blind to every consideration except the facts in front of her.

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