Case law

Case law databases

Quicklaw (Lexis+ Canada) This link opens in a new window
Quicklaw is now available on the Lexis+ Platform.
Canadian legal research database which provides court decisions from all levels, news reports, provincial and federal statutes, journals, and other legal commentary. Includes a case citator and case digests.
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CanLII This link opens in a new window
To note up a case in CanLII, enter your case name or citation straight into the Noteup search box, or bring up the case and hit the "cited by" document number.
Westlaw International This link opens in a new window
This link will take you to the Westlaw homepage. From here select 'International Materials', then 'Canada', then you can select the 'Cases' options.
Canadian cases note up automatically in Westlaw through "KeyCite". When you access a case, have a look at the tab options on the top next to where it says "Powered by KeyCite".

On the web: Where to find Canadian case law
The research guide of the Great Library, Law Society of Upper Canada. Provides links to case law, as well as case-related services and information available mainly from the websites of Canadian courts and administrative tribunals.

Canadian law resources