The websites and databases below are recommended to better understand the Canadian legal landscape.
Within Canada, the law is derived from two parts: legislation and case law.
Legislation is the written law that describes rules of conduct through statutes and regulations, which can be amended and changed over time. Case law is comprised of the written decisions of judges in court cases, which help to interpret the law and its application.
Below are recommended resources for referring to case law and legislation.
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