The symbol of the Canadian justice system is the scales of justice. When a wrongful act is committed, the scales of justice are greatly tilted and requires a solution to offset the crime and restore balance. Furthermore, the scales represent the idea that the law should be viewed objectively and the determination of innocence should be made without prejudice. The Canadian criminal justice system embodies the idea of ​​the scale of justice, to control crime and impose sanctions on those who violate the law. One of the most important aspects of this system is that an individual accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The current system has two prevalent methods involved in the crime management process: retributive and restorative justice. This article will analyze the aspects of retributive justice and restorative justice, with reference to their respective philosophies, with the aim of discovering which is more effective in achieving justice and maintaining balance. Retributive justice is a punishment-oriented approach...