Which of the Following Is False with Regard to Our

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false with regard to our legal system?

• A) An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal.
• B) Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures.
• C) Our constitution can be amended but not by the federal parliament acting alone.
• D) If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court, the judge could apply both legal and equitable principles and award both legal and equitable remedies.
• E) Although a statute overrides the case law on the same point, subsequent cases may affect the statute by interpreting its meaning.

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Definitions:

Corporate Veil

A legal concept that separates the actions of a corporation from the personal liabilities of its shareholders, protecting them from being personally liable for the company's debts and obligations.

Controlling Shareholder

An individual or entity that owns a majority of a company's shares, granting them significant influence or control over the company's operations and decisions.

Separate Corporate Boundaries

A principle that maintains the legal independence between a corporation and its shareholders, protecting personal assets from business liabilities.

Piercing The Corporate Veil

Holding a shareholder responsible for acts of a corporation due to a shareholder’s domination and improper use of the corporation.