The highest law in Canada is

• A. The Charter
• B. The Elections Act
• C. The Criminal Code
• D. The Constitution

Answer: (D)

In Canada, the highest authority is the Constitution. It establishes the framework of government, divides powers between federal and provincial levels, and lays out fundamental rights that apply to everyone. Because it is the supreme law, every other law—like the Elections Act or the Criminal Code—must fit within its rules. If a law conflicts with constitutional provisions, the courts can strike it down, since the Constitution overrides all other legislation.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a crucial part of the Constitution that protects individual rights, but its power comes from being embedded in the Constitution itself. So while the Charter is essential for preserving rights, the actual highest law is the Constitution as a whole.