Judges are appointed to the Provincial Court, while Applications Judges and Justices are appointed to the Court of Queen's Bench. Each position has different jurisdiction - the legal authority to hear cases and make decisions. Provincial Court Judges have jurisdiction to deal with many issues. But some issues must go to the Court of Queen’s Bench to be decided. In the Court of Queen’s Bench, Applications Judges (formerly called Masters) have very limited power to hear matters (usually procedural issues), while Justices have very wide authority to make decisions. Last updated: September 2022