CanLII

CanLII, or the Canadian Legal Information Institute, is a non-profit organization established in 2001 by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Its mission is to provide free and efficient online access to Canadian legal resources, enhancing the ability of legal professionals and the public to access judicial decisions and legislative documents across all jurisdictions in Canada. With a comprehensive database of court judgments from all levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada and provincial courts, CanLII is a crucial resource for legal research.

In addition to case law, CanLII offers access to consolidated statutes, regulations, and a variety of secondary legal materials such as law journals and articles. They also host CanLII Connects, which features case commentary and summaries created by the legal community. Financed by Canadian lawyers and notaries, CanLII collaborates with Lexum, a software provider specializing in legal information management, to enhance their technological capabilities. Through its commitment to free access to law, CanLII plays a vital role in promoting transparency and accessibility within the Canadian legal system.