Finding Canadian Law


In this section, you'll find links to various databases and websites that will help you find primary Canadian law. Resources that are freely available (websites members of the public can use) are marked with an asterisk (*).

For subject-specific resources, visit our detailed Law Research Guides.

  • Under the Federal heading, you will find links to Supreme and Federal court decisions,  legislation, bills, and government documents like Hansard debates, orders in council, Gazettes, and more.
  • Under the Provincial heading, you will find links to New Brunswick court decisions, legislation, bills, and government documents like Hansard debates, orders in council, Royal Gazettes, and more. Links to bills, legislation, and court decisions for the other provinces and territories are also included.
  • Under the Historical heading, you will find links to historical Supreme Court decisions and historical federal legislation, bills, and government documents like Hansard debates, orders in council, Gazettes, and more.