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Access to Justice Network (ACJNet) Canada view detail comment email this

"Information, and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Canadians. ... ACJNet is the only nationwide service dedicated to making law and justice resources available to all Canadians in either official language." Includes legal directories, links to legislative materials, law lesson plans, and Internet resources on aboriginal peoples, taxation, young offenders, racism, legal history, substance abuse, spousal support, maritime law, and labor and employment. Site is available in English or French.
http://www.acjnet.org/
Topics: Drugs, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Lesson Plans, Social Issues

Last updated Mar 18, 2008


American Law Sources On-Line (ALSO!) view detail comment email this

This site aims to provide "a comprehensive, uniform, and useful compilation of links to freely accessible on-line sources of law for the United States and Canada." Provides browsable links by country and state or province. Also includes links to uniform laws, law reviews, law schools, and monographs. Some portions are searchable. From LawSource, Inc., a content provider for publishers of both federal and state legal materials.
http://www.lawsource.com/
Topics: Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.)

Last updated Feb 16, 2004


Best Guide to Canadian Legal Research view detail comment email this

An introduction to the tools and techniques of legal research in Canada, including case law, electronic resources, and researching laws of each Canadian province. Also covers other jurisdictions such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, as well as international law. Whenever possible, links are made to research tools or statutes available on the Internet. Maintained by Catherine Best, a research lawyer in Canada.
http://www.legalresearch.org/
Topics: Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.)

Last updated Oct 10, 2004


CBC News: The Issue of Same-Sex Rights view detail comment email this

This site from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) features information about same-sex rights primarily in Canada. Includes news, Canada and world timelines, text of the draft of the Ottawa same-sex marriage law, articles, and links to related sites and resources.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/samesexrights/index.html
Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Social Issues

Last updated Nov 26, 2003


Equal Marriage for Same Sex Couples view detail comment email this

Information about the "issue of full and equal marriage for gays and lesbians" primarily in Canada. Documents a Canadian couple seeking legal recognition of their right, as a same-sex couple, to marry. Includes news and law summaries, information about registered domestic partnerships (RDPs), a Canadian marriage timeline, and links to news, media coverage, information on court decisions, and more.
http://www.samesexmarriage.ca/
Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Social Issues

Last updated Dec 9, 2004


Justice Laws Web Site view detail comment email this

"The online source of consolidated Acts and regulations of Canada. The site also provides access to helpful research resources and links to other related Web sites." Includes statutes, codes, and regulations. Available in English and French. From Canada's Department of Justice.
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/
Topics: Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.)

Last updated May 22, 2008


Medical Use of Marihuana view detail comment email this

This site presents the Canadian government's policy on granting "access to marihuana for medical use to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses." Find quick facts about the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, the text of laws and regulations, guides and forms, information for patients and medical professionals, statistics (authorized users and producers and applications), and related information. In English and French. From Health Canada.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/index-eng.php
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Plants by Name

Last updated Oct 21, 2009




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