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Legal research

Selected resources in the RRU library to support legal research and Justice studies.

Canadian legislation

Charterpedia  Information about the purpose of each section of the Charter, the analysis or test developed through case law in respect of the section, and any particular considerations related to it.

Canadian Legal Information Institute (CANLII)Comprehensive linking to federal and provincial/territorial statutes, regulations and court tribunal decisions freely available on the Internet.* Not official versions*

Department of Justice Canada Canadian Statutes and Regulations

LEGIS Info: an essential source for finding information about legislation currently before Parliament.