Canada: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.917 index points, an increase from 0.887 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1960 to 2024 is 0.934 index points. The minimum value, 0.887 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 0.943 index points was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.