In Canadian legal research, it is essential to know **when an Act comes into force**. Some statutes take effect immediately after Royal Assent, while others come into force on a later date by proclamation or through specific provisions.
In this video, we explain **how to determine when a statute becomes law in Canada** and where to find this information when researching legislation.
Topics covered in this video:
ā¢ What ācoming into forceā means in Canadian law
ā¢ How to check commencement provisions in legislation
ā¢ How to find proclamation dates
ā¢ Where to look in consolidated statutes and regulations
ā¢ Practical legal research tips for law students
Understanding commencement provisions is an important skill when interpreting statutes such as the **Constitution Act, 1867** or other federal legislation interpreted by courts like the **Supreme Court of Canada**.
This video is designed for:
ā¢ Canadian law students
ā¢ Legal researchers
ā¢ Paralegals and legal assistants
ā¢ Anyone learning statutory interpretation in Canada
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SECONDARY MATERIAL: MONOGRAPHS
Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation, 10th ed (Toronto: Thomson Reuters, 2023).
Tjaden, Ted. Legal Research and Writing, 4th ed (Toronto: Irwin Law, 2016).
SECONDARY MATERIAL: ONLINE & AUDIO RESOURCES
"Citing Cases," eClass (2025), online (audio): York University.
"How Laws are Published," Canadian Legal Research Manual (13 February 2026), online: Queenās University Library
https://library.queensu.ca/help-services/research-guides/canadian-legal-research-manual.
"Legislation Citation," eClass (2025), online (audio): York University.
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