Federal Court (Canada)

Federal Court
Coat of Arms of the Federal Court granted in 2008
Established	2003
Jurisdiction	Canada
Location	Ottawa, Ontario
Authorized by	Constitution Act, 1867 Federal Courts Act Courts Administration Service Act
Appeals to	Federal Court of Appeal
Number of positions	32
Website	Federal Court
Chief Justice
Currently	Paul S. Crampton
Since	December 15, 2011

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The Federal Court (French: Cour fédérale) is a Canadian trial court that hears cases arising under certain areas of federal law. The Federal Court is a superior court with nationwide jurisdiction.