Tracing the Story Behind the Law – Virtual Legislative & Regulatory Research Refreshers!

Understanding the history of a statute can uncover why it was written in a certain way, and how courts might interpret it.

For those looking to refresh their skills, or to meet their CPD requirements, the Great Library’s Legislative and Regulations Research Refreshers can help! These are 2 free sessions which contain 1 professionalism hour, making them a practical and accessible way to strengthen your research skills while earning credit.

Legislative Research Refresher 
In this one-hour virtual tutorial, review the fundamentals of legislative research with one of our law librarians. Topics include an overview of the legislative process at both the Ontario and federal levels, time-saving tools, and a live demonstration of common legislative research tasks. 
November 17, 2025 @ 11AM 

Regulations Research Refresher 
This one-hour session explores the regulation-making process at both the Ontario and federal levels. Learn about practical, time-saving tools and see a live walkthrough of common regulation research tasks. 
December 1, 2025 @ 11AM 
 

In each session, we will also review the use of print and online sources such as e-Laws, Justice Laws, Ontario/Canada Gazettes and HeinOnline. Both sessions are free to attend, register today!