How to use these sources
Provincial legislation, processes and professional regulation are essential to many everyday legal questions. Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec have distinct public legal-education sources. For other jurisdictions start with CanLII and the relevant provincial government and law society.
Selected Canadian resources
- Steps to Justice
Plain-language legal information for people dealing with Ontario legal problems.
Visit original source ↗ - People’s Law School
British Columbia legal education about everyday rights, responsibilities and dispute resolution.
Visit original source ↗ - Éducaloi
Plain-language information about Quebec law, available in English and French.
Visit original source ↗ - Law Society of Ontario
Ontario lawyer and paralegal regulator; use its official directory to check status.
Visit original source ↗ - Law Society of British Columbia
British Columbia lawyer regulator, including professional verification tools.
Visit original source ↗ - Barreau du Québec
Quebec lawyer regulator and professional verification information.
Visit original source ↗ - CanLII
Browse published Canadian court decisions and legislation; confirm which jurisdiction and date apply.
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External publications are independently maintained. Their information may change; check dates and governing jurisdiction before relying on it.