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References
- ↑ Role of the JCPC, Lower courts recognising JCPC jurisdiction.
- ↑ dfo-mpo.gc.ca: "A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE FISHERIES ACT AND TO THE COASTAL FISHERIES PROTECTION ACT"
- ↑ (also known as the Board of Commerce Case)
- ↑ (The "Aeronautics Reference")
- ↑ (The "Radio Reference")