The coat of arms features a newly created fantastical creature, the winged sea caribou, as the supporters, representing the provision of justice on air, land and sea.

[4] Law clerks are hired for not more than a one-year terms to help the judges research and prepare decisions.

Judges' salaries are determined annually by the Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission.

[6] The Federal Court Registry is located in Ottawa, with regional offices throughout the country.

The Federal Court hears cases in the following areas of law:[9] These instances of jurisdiction may either be exclusive or concurrent with provincial superior courts, depending on the statute.