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.

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

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

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

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

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