Canada Health Act
Source: Health Canada
Sets out the primary objective of Canadian health care policy.
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Canada's Court System
Source: Justice Canada
Gives an overview of Canada's court system.
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Canada's Drug Strategy
Source: Health Canada
Aims to reduce the harm associated with alcohol and other drugs to individuals, families, and communities. The strategy reflects a balance between reducing the supply of drugs and reducing the demand for drugs.
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Canada's System of Justice
Source: Justice Canada
Discover the laws affecting our daily lives. There are laws against crimes such as robbery or murder. But there are also laws that apply to us when we pursue everyday activities, such as driving a car, renting an apartment, getting a job or getting married.
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Source: Justice Canada
Explains the rights and liberties contained in the Canadian charter.
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Commission d'accès à l'information
Source: Québec
Provides general information on the Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information and on the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector.
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Commission on Legislative Democracy - Final Report and Recommendations
Source: New Brunswick
Features a report that outlines recommendations to create a more citizen-centred democracy in New Brunswick.
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Divorce Law: Questions and Answers
Source: Justice Canada
Find a few of the basic things you need to know about getting a divorce in Canada: requirements for getting a divorce, some of the forms you have to fill out, how to set up living arrangements for your children, child support, spousal support, and the sharing of property and debt.
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Electoral Rights: Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Source: Library of Parliament
Provides information on the electoral rights of Canadians.
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Federal Electoral Legislation
Source: Elections Canada
Presents Canadian electoral legislation.
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Justice and the Law in Canada
Source: Justice Canada
Discover Canada's justice system; its laws, courts and other public justice institutions.
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Laws - Fair Wages and Hours of Labour
Source: Justice Canada
Describes the Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Act, and regulations in relation to public works and contracts.
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Scope of Coverage
Source: Canadian Legal Information Institute (CLII)
Provides links to federal and provincial laws, as well as useful links concerning law and legislation.
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Services Directory - Legal
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador
Provides information about the acts and legislation administered by the province.
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Sources of Canadian Law
Source: Justice Canada
Discover the origin of Canada's present legal system that derives from various European systems brought to this continent in the 17th and 18th centuries by explorers and colonists.
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Take Control!
Source: Educaloi
Learn about your rights and obligations and get information about the laws in Quebec.
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The law in action
Source: Justice Canada
Learn about the court structure in Canada, federal and provincial jurisdiction in judicial matters, procedures in civil and criminal cases and more.
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Victims Matter
Source: Justice Canada
Find out how Canada's Criminal Code protects the safety, security and privacy of victims of crime, gives victims a voice in the criminal justice system and holds offenders accountable to victims of crime and society.
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Youth and the Law
Source: Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
Provides information about the new Youth Criminal Justice Act and the youth criminal justice process.
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Youth Criminal Justice Act
Source: Justice Canada
Learn about the organization of the Youth Criminal Justice System, judicial measures, sentencing and more.
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