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Library & Research

The Library’s collection continues to update a variety of annual publications, and major titles as new editions are produced.

The law library is funded with grants from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), and administered through the Legal Information & Resource Network (LIRN). It is located on the main floor of the Kenora Courthouse at 216 Water Street. It is operated by the Kenora District Law Association (KDLA) through an elected Board of Directors and its Library Committee.   

The library has an excellent collection of books, Canadian and British reports, Canadian and Ontario legislation, selected journals, and continuing legal education materials. KDLA members are permitted to self check out any physical copies of these items from the library. While we do not maintain a stand-alone database, our library catalogue is maintained by the Great Library. If you have any questions regarding what we have in stock at the Kenora library, please contact the librarian directly who is available to assist with finding specific material, as well as research requests.  

KDLA members are welcome to use the library at any time. Non-KDLA members can use the library while the librarian is present. The library has two workspaces with desktop computers that are available for use, as well as free Wi-Fi. Printing is available in the library for a small a fee. A conference table is also available for use. Zoom court or other meetings are not to be conducted in the law library, as this is intended to be a quiet space for research and writing. 

Need Help?

PHONE: (807) 468-9335
EMAIL: lawlib@kmts.ca 

Staff Members

Librarian: Maria Berezowski

Law Library Hours

(with librarian present)

Monday: 8:00am – 2:00pm 
Tuesday: 8:00am – 2:00pm 
Wednesday: 8:00am – 2:00pm 
Thursday: 8:00am – 1:00pm 
Friday: Closed  

The links below provide access to case law, as well as case-related services and/or information. Included are links to the CanLII (Canadian Legal Information Institute) website, which is a free collection of primary sources of Canadian legal materials. Please be aware that online versions of case law and legislation may be considered unofficial and users should check print version when necessary.

ONTARIO

CANADA (FEDERAL)

INTERNATIONAL

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

To read high quality commentary on Canadian court decisions please visit CanLII Connects. To learn more about this site, please review their mission & goals statements.

For an extensive listing of Canadian case law, please visit “On the Web: Where to find Canadian Case Law”, produced by the Great Library at the Law Society of Ontario.

ONTARIO

CANADA (FEDERAL)

HISTORICAL RESEARCH

The Library holds print volumes of the Statutes of Canada from 1852 to 2012, including the R.S.C. consolidations for 1886, 1887, 1927, 1952, 1970, and 1985. The Consolidated Regulations of Canada of 1949 and 1978 are also available.

The Statutes of Ontario from 1869 to 2010 are available in print, as well as the R.S.O. consolidations of 1877, 1887, 1897, 1914, 1927, 1937, 1950, 1960, 1980 and 1990. Accompanying these volumes are the Consolidated Regulations of Ontario from 1950, 1970, 1980 and the Ontario Regulations Service binders from 1981-2013.

For more extensive information on researching federal and provincial legislation, visit “On the Web: Where to Find Canadian Legislation” produced by the Great Library at the Law Society of Ontario.

ASSOCIATIONS, ETC

CRIMINAL LAW

DICTIONARIES, ABBREVIATIONS, ETC.

FAMILY LAW

GENERAL RESEARCH

MAGAZINE, JOURNALS, ETC.

PERSONAL INJURY LAW

REAL ESTATE LAW

WILLS & ESTATES

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES: 

The following databases are currently available in the law library: 

  1. Quicklaw Advance (LexisNexis) 
  2. Westlaw (Thomson Reuters) 

    Members may conduct their own searches at no charge. 

    Hein Online and Rangefinder (sentencing guidelines) are available to all lawyers in Ontario. To gain access to these databases, please email the Great Library at greatlibrary@lso.ca with your name and Law Society number.  

    WIFI  

    The KDLA provides free Wi-Fi service (password protected) to its members and visiting counsel within the library and lounge. Please contact the law librarian for these passwords. 

    INTERLIBRARY LOANS 

    The KDLA law library is able to borrow materials, or obtain photocopies, from other libraries by email, courier or fax. This service is normally without charge to the membership. Please contact the law librarian for any inquires.  

    REFERENCE SERVICES 

    Research assistance is freely available to the membership as follows: 

    • searching for appropriate reference materials on a topic 
    • advising on research methods 
    • suggesting additional, or alternative source material 
    • locating answers to specific questions 
    • noting up cases, updating statutes 

    PHOTOCOPYING  

    The photocopier in the library is available for use at a fee of $0.36/page (inclusive of HST). 

    The Library may be used by members as a depot for sending or receiving fax transmissions. Our fax number is 807-468-1758.  

    What’s New

    Updated Lawyers’ Portal Coming Soon

    Jun 6, 2025

    An updated lawyers’ portal will be coming in 6-8 weeks. If you are looking for contact information for a specific lawyer/firm please contact us directly

    KDLA Newsletter Contributions

    Jun 6, 2025

    It is June, and therefore time to start thinking about your contribution to the next issue of the KDLA newsletter. Your contributions must be submitted to Maria no later than Tuesday, June 24.