Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Ontario Review Board (Criminal Code).

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Criminal Law collection includes over 74 publications such as: 
- The Practitioner's Criminal Code (Gold) and The Practitioner's Criminal Precedents (Gold, Williams)
- Sentencing (Ruby)
- Code criminel et lois connexes annotés
- Impaired Driving in Canada (Kenkel)
- The Law of Search and Seizure in Canada (Fontana, Keeshan)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the black letter statement if the law that provides definitive legal information focused on the law as it stands today. It is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Criminal Law, there are several relevant volumes including Criminal Offences and Defences, Criminal Procedure, Penitentiaries, Jails and Prisoners and more.

Juris Classeur™ Québec is written by university professors and practicing lawyers. This Quebec legal encyclopedia is updated every year and is the only one in the Canadian market. For Criminal Law, we have the  volumes Droit pénal général and Preuve et procédure pénales.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes Pleadings, Application Records, Orders, Written Submissions, Affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools developed by 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This content helps legal professionals draft with confidence, manage disputes efficiently, and stay compliant with evolving criminal law practices.

This content spans multiple modules, including  Commercial law, Corporate and Private M&A, Employment, Family Law, Finance, Real Estate, and Wills, Trusts &  Estates. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in identifying and managing criminal law risks and responsibilities that arise across diverse areas of legal practice. It offers:

180+ Practice Notes, Precedents, Clauses Checklists, Tables, and Flowcharts, including:

- Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Policy (Dealer Member)
- Non-Communication Order
- Workplace Investigation Report

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on insider trading, whistleblower protection, and director/officer liability
- Clause-level insights on insider trading policies for a public company, cyber incident response plan and non-communication orders

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Criminal Law Resource Kit

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking reforms, preparing for litigation, and advising clients with up-to-date legal insight

Tracking Statutes Affected

Criminal law is constantly evolving through legislative amendments and policy shifts. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
 -Criminal Code of Canada (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Youth Criminal Justice Act
- Canada Evidence Act

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Insurance Law Newsletter for insights on this topic.