Paragraphing in English Canadian Federal Legislative Drafting (LEG00357)
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Online Self-Paced
Course
English
Overview
Delivery method
Online Self-Paced
Duration
1.5 hours
Audience
Legal Professionnals
Description
The Paragraphing Workshop explores the principles governing the use of paragraphing in the English version of federal legislative texts.
Learning Objectives / Topics covered
- Creating lists
- What is paragraphing?
- Paragraphing mechanics
- Logical relationships
- Rules of paragraphing
- Additional issues in paragraphing
Client: Legislative Services Branch in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).
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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):
- To flag any requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before starting 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.
If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).
Date modified: 1999-11-30