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 Consent and Capacity Board and more.

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 Health Law collection includes over 27 publications such as:
- Canadian Health Facilities Law Guide
- Canadian Health Law Practice Manual
- Health Law Journal (Canada)
- Law and Mind: Mental Health Law and Policy in Canada (Chandler, Flood)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Heath Law there are several relevant volumes including Medicine and Health, Mental Health, Public Health and more.

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.

International Content also available:

Canadian health law and litigation lawyers will benefit from this U.S. collection covering healthcare compliance, patient rights, expert witness strategy, and clinical references—supporting effective case preparation and advocacy in complex medical legal matters.

Practical Guidance

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

This module helps legal professionals draft with confidence, manage risk, and stay current with the complexities of health law, including federal and provincial legislation, privacy obligations, accommodation of employees with disabilities or medical conditions, and the management of health information.

This content is included in our Intellectual Property & Technology and Employment modules. A specialized legal resource to support lawyers in managing health law matters. It offers:

900+ Precedents, including:

- Collection of Employee Medical Information
- Data Sharing Agreement (Health Information Custodians) (ON)
- Health Information Network Provider Agreement (ON).

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on compliance with federal privacy laws such as PIPEDA and provincial health information privacy laws
- Vaccination Policy (Mandatory Vaccination or Mandatory Testing) (ON)
- Clause-level insights for consent requirements for de-identification of health information

Toolkits, Charts & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Privacy Resource Kit
- Accommodation of Disabilities Resource Kit
- Legal Compliance 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 regulatory changes, compliance obligations, and emerging issues in healthcare delivery, privacy, and professional governance.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Health law is shaped by a dynamic mix of federal and provincial statutes, public health regulations, and sector-specific reforms. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Canada Health Act
- Public Hospitals Acts (provincial)
- Health Information Protection Acts (provincial)
- Regulated Health Professions Acts (provincial)

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.