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Check the Source Law (Not the Consolidation)

Why Can’t I Login to the Database?

Finding Unconsolidated Legislation

What Are Marginal Notes?

Creating a Complete History of Legislation

Read the Original Source

Finding Labour Arbitration Decisions

Try a Different Browser

Using a Canned Search to Find Definitions

Don’t Forget the Interpretation Act

Keep a List of Frequently Asked Questions

Note Up Legislation, Not Just Case Law

Use Deep Links

Clarify the Question

Don’t Forget Google Scholar

Use a Checklist

Use a Concordance

What Is a Limited Revision of an Act?

Read the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement

Use CanLII to Compare Two Versions of an Act

Deciphering Legal Citations