Types of Legal Resources
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Library of Parliament Research PublicationsFull text publications on variety of topics such as gun control, abortion, etc.
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Law Publications: Miller Thomson LLPArticles on Canadian Law and specific cases written by Miller Thomson LLP.
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Legal Aid OntarioLegal Aid Ontario gives low-income people access to a range of legal services tailored to meet their legal needs.
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Cardiff Index to Legal AbbreviationsProvides the full title of English language abbreviated legal journals.
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The Canadian Legal LexiconThe content of The Canadian Legal Lexicon encompasses a vast array of legal terms, definitions, and concepts from every country and legal system.
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Pocket Dictionary of Canadian Law
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Call Number: Fennell STACKS KF156 .D84 2023Publication Date: 2023
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Quicklaw (Lexis Advance)
Legal research database. Contains a vast array of legal information in English and French covering every jurisdiction in Canada, and many foreign jurisdictions. Includes court and tribunal cases, legislation, and international cases.
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Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLii)
Legal research database. Provides access to judgments from all Canadian courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada as well as consolidated statutes and regulations of every Canadian jurisdiction.
Canadian Legal System
- Supreme Court of CanadaIn accordance with the Supreme Court Act, the Supreme Court of Canada consists of nine judges, including the Chief Justice of Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada is an important national institution that is positioned at the pinnacle of the judicial branch of Canada’s government.
- How Does Canada’s Court System Work?Website designed by the Department of Justice to give a detailed overview of the court system of Canada.
