Uncover legal research tools on HeinOnline (LEG00202)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1 hour

Audience

Employees

Description

This course will introduce key resources found on the legal database, HeinOnline. Significant collections to be explored in this session include the Canadian Content collection consisting of historical Canadian legislation, and the comprehensive Law Journal Library. Discover the library’s secret (but not-so-secret) research weapon and learn about the value of these legal resources when conducting legislative research, carrying out legal analysis, and staying up to date on new developments in legal topics.

Learning objectives / Topics covered:

By the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

• Access HeinOnline
• Create a user account
• Locate legislation (federal and provincial)
• Search for journal titles and articles in the Law Journal Library
• Download content and share permalinks

Client: Library Services in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness (CWAHW). Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2026 Accreditation Summary.

Click here for the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).