Don't guess which system to use. Use the databases listed below. Each one links directly to an official Canadian Laws & Regulations government portal.
- Court & criminal records: Search the Canadian Laws & Regulations court and justice system databases listed below.
- Property & land records: Search the Canadian Laws & Regulations land registry or property office databases.
- Business & company records: Search the Canadian Laws & Regulations company registry for corporate filings.
- Vital records: Search the Canadian Laws & Regulations civil registration office for birth, death, and marriage records.
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About This Page
Canadian federal laws, regulations, and consolidated statutes are published by the Department of Justice on Laws.Justice.gc.ca. Provincial statutes are published by each province's queen's printer or legislature. This page aggregates the primary official and academic portals for Canadian legislation and case law, including CanLII.
All portals listed publish authoritative legal texts; CanLII is the recognised free case-law repository, co-maintained by Canadian law societies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I read the consolidated text of a Canadian federal statute?
Use the Justice Laws Website (laws-lois.justice.gc.ca), which publishes consolidated Acts and Regulations with point-in-time versions.
Is Canadian case law free to search?
Yes - CanLII (canlii.org) provides free access to court and tribunal decisions from all Canadian jurisdictions, funded by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.