Know How, the blog of the Great Library

Have you ever wondered how Canada’s court system developed over time? Whether you’re a licensee, legal researcher, or law librarian, exploring the history and development of our legal institutions is both surprising and informative. To support your research, we’ve gathered a selection of our favourite reference tools – available online and at the Great Library – that chronicle the history of courts in Ontario and Canada. These resources are especially useful when researching historical legal decisions and seeking to understand how court names and structures have changed over time.