Research websites
Websites found to be useful for research ...
Here you will find links to sources of information found to be useful for tracking issues of current and historical interest –
- general resources and guides
- legal
- medical / health
- cryptocurrencies
- statutes / regulations / bylaws
- Parliaments / Legislatures / Elections
Sources will be constantly updated as issues develop.
Miscellaneous information sources (in development)
- The Phrase Finder / Phrases, sayings, idioms and expressions
- Phrases.com
- The Idioms Dictionary
- OneLook / Your guide to every English word and phrase
- Phone and area code search
- Area code finder
- Currency converter (Bank of Canada)
- World time zones and current time
- World clock
- World Time Clock
- WebCamTaxi – live webcams around the world
- Online perpetual calendar
- Canada411 – phone lookup / reverse lookup / postal code lookup
- Postage stamp rates (Canada Post)
General resources and guides
- Toronto Public Library – for Toronto area residents
- Your own local library system
- Internet Archive / Books, Video, Audio, Software, Images
- Wayback Machine
- 7 Wayback Machine Alternatives 2024
- 10 Astonishing Research Resources You Didn’t Know You Could Access. Oxford Royale.
- 21 Legit Research Database for Free Journal Articles in 2022
- 100 Search Engines For Academic Research
- The Best Online Research Apps/Sites You’ve Never Heard Of. Open Education Database.
- JSTOR / Search journals, books, images, and primary sources
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography
- How to Find Public Domain Books Online / 12 sources for free, public domain books. Updated February 16, 2023.
Legal resources
- Law Now Magazine. Relating law to life in Canada. Centre for Public Legal Education of Alberta.
- Legal Resources and Information. Law Society of Ontario.
- Legal Links. Canadian Forum on Civil Justice.
- No-Cost Canadian Legal Research Tools. Canadian Bar Association
- Overview of Canadian Law – Canadian Legal Resources / Kresge Law Library
- Canadian Legal Resource Centre – call for a free consultation (403-229-2774, Calgary, Alta)
- Canadian Online Legal Dictionary. Irwin Law
- Criminal Law Dictionary. Canada Criminal Lawyer.
- The Law Dictionary
- Law Dictionary. Merriam-Webster
- Law.Com Legal Dictionary / legal terms and definitions
- Legal Resources and Information. Law Society of Ontario
- Legal Line.ca / free legal answers / easy to understand
- Free Legal Advice Hotline. Pro Bono Ontario.
- Free 30-minute meeting with a lawyer. Ontario Legal Information Centre.
- Legal Tree – a growing resource for lawyers
- Canada Legal Help Online / resources and legal help
- Resources. CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)
- Slaw / Canada’s online legal magazine
- Steps to Justice – Step-by-Step information about legal problems. Steps to Justice
Medical / health resources
- Canadian Institute for Health Information
- Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
- Doctor Online 24/7 – consult doctors online. Canadian Medical
- Guides and Tutorials – Consumer health information. McMaster University
- Health Canada. News update, services and information
- Health Related Websites. The Centre for Family Medicine
- Mayo Clinic – health information and research
- MedBroadcast. MediResource Medical Review Faculty
- MEDLINE Plus. U.S. National Library of Medicine
- The New England Journal of Medicine
- OpenMD
- PubMed Central. U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Useful Health Websites for Canadians. Life Protection Canada
- Public Health 2024: Overview. Canadian Public Health Association.
- Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law. Government of Canada.
- Medical assistance in dying: Overview. Government of Canada.
- End-of-Life: Law & Policy in Canada. Health Law Institute, Dalhouse University.
- Flu (influenza): For health professionals. Government of Canada.
- Get Healthcare in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers. CanadaVisa. June 13, 2023.
- Canada’s Revised Food Guide. Government of Canada.
- Food in Healthcare. Canadian Malnutrition Task Force.
- Natural health product regulation in Canada: Overview. Government of Canada.
Cryptocurrency resources
- A beginner’s guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation in Canada. Murtuza Merchant. CoinTelegraph.
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulation 2024: Canada. Alix d”Anglejan-Chatillon, et al. Stikeman Elliott. 2024.
- Cryptocurrency Statistics in Canada. Nicole Blair. Made In CA. January 9, 2024.
- Learn About Crypto: Comprehensive Guides and FAQ. Arthur Crowson. CryptoVantage. January 17, 2024.
- 2024 Guide: What You Need to Know to Invest in Crypto Safely. Tom Blackstone. SECURITY.org. January 23, 2024.
- Top Crypto Predictions for 2024. Werner Vermaak. CoinMarketCap. January 2024.
- Crypto Tax Canada: Ultimate Guide 2024. Koinly. 2024.
- Guide to Crypto Tax in Canada (2024 CRA Rules). Zac McClure. TokenTax. December 28, 2023.
- 140+ Blockchain and Crypto Words: The Ultimate A-Z Glossary. Derin Cag. FinTech. November 23, 2021.
- Crypto A to Z: Cryptocurrency glossary. Finder
- Cryptocurrencies dictionary. Decryptionary
- Cryptocurrency ABC – The Crypto Dictionary. Cryptoticker. January 28, 2020.
- Crypto basics. Coinbase.
- Cryptocurrency Basics: A Beginner’s Guide (2022 Update). Micah Souza. WealthFit. Updated August 10, 2022.
- What Is Cryptocurrency? Kiana Danial. For Dummies. Updated December 14, 2022.
- Best Crypto Exchanges of 2024. Alex Lielacher, et al. Investopedia. Updated February 1, 2024.
- Cryptocurrency Research Hub. SSRN
- Top Five Cryptocurrency books to read in 2024. Deston Nokes. SimpliLearn. Updated November 24, 2023.
Statutes / regulations / bylaws
Canada / federal
- Frequently accessed federal Acts / Regulations
- Consolidated Acts
- Annual Statutes
- CANLII: Canadian federal legislation
Province of Ontario
- Ontario Gazette: The official publication for legislative decisions, proclamations of new statutes, all regulations, and public notices
- e-Laws: Consolidated laws (about e-Laws)
- CANLII: Consolidated Statutes and Regulations
- Archives of Ontario / Research Guide: Researching Ontario Regulations (1867 – present)
City of Toronto
Parliaments / Legislatures / Elections
Canada / federal
- Government of Canada: official website home
- Parliament of Canada: official website home
- House of Commons: official website home
> Journals (official daily record of decisions & transactions)
> Hansard Debates (daily record of what was said in the House)
> Order Paper/Notices (daily list of what might be discussed) - Senate of Canada: official website home
- Elections Canada
Province of Ontario
- Government of Ontario: official website home
- INFO-GO: Ontario / Employee and organization directory
- Database of Government Agencies & Current Appointees
- List of Ontario Ministries
- Legislative Assembly of Ontario: official website home
- Members of the Legislature (MPPs)
- Legislative Bills: all
- Legislative Bills: current
- House documents: Hansard / Orders & Notices / Votes & Proceedings
- Elections Ontario
City of Toronto
- City of Toronto: official website home
- Toronto City Council: official website home
- Members of Council