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Legal Research

Cases

Court and tribunal decisions together form the primary case law of Canada. They are published in both online databases and print reporters. Not every decision is reported, and many are only available online. 

Court case decisions are handed down by the federal, provincial, and territorial courts established under the Canadian Constitution. 

Administrative tribunal decisions are handed down by specialized governmental agencies established by federal, provincial, and territorial legislation, to adjudicate on matters arising from their regulatory processes.

Legal Research Guide

Use the An Introduction to Legal Research guide to learn more about case law