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Researching Canadian Cases : Secondary Sources

Books

Secondary sources are a good starting point when conducting any kind of research. They provide a detailed explanation of topics and issues. The listed sources books, encyclopedia, digests, indexes, newspapers and blogs are available in print and electronic formats.

Blogs

Blogs are now being accepted in the courts. The following blogs review Canadian case law:

Digests, Encyclopedias & Indexes

The listed digests and encyclopedias provide summaries, explanations or reviews on different legal issues and how the courts have applied cases.

Newspapers

Newspapers contain recent developments in different areas of law. The following legal newspapers are available for the use of Osgoode Hall Law School and York University faculty and students.