This guide introduces the key tools and strategies for finding and citing Canadian legal materials — from legislation and case law to scholarly commentary. Whether you’re researching for a class, preparing a moot, or exploring law for the first time, this page will help you get started.
Step 1: Identify your legal question or topic.
Step 2: Use CanLII, Westlaw Edge, or QuickLaw to locate relevant cases or statutes.
Step 3: Consult commentary in Westlaw Edge Canada or Nexis Uni for interpretation and analysis.
Step 4: Cite everything properly using the Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation (McGill Guide).
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