CanLII launches new AI-powered search tool: Search+

CanLII has launched a new artificial intelligence research tool developed to make access to legal information more intuitive, faster, and efficient for the legal community and the Canadian public.

Traditional legal research often requires navigating through vast databases using complex language. Search+ now simplifies the process by allowing queries to be made in plain language.

How does it work? When you ask your question directly in plain language, the tool instantly converts it into a structured query to target the most relevant documents from the case law, legislation, and commentary available on CanLII.

The tool is quick and easy to use, and generates accurate results and relevant analyses to facilitate your legal research. Technical experts built Search+ with full logic transparency while legal experts continually validate content accuracy. This approach minimizes the risk of AI hallucinations in CanLII content and allows you to search with confidence.

Search+ is designed to support human intelligence, not replace it. The tool puts the power of AI at the service of your research and judgment.

Learn more: search-plus.canlii.org

About CanLII

CanLII is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada on behalf of its 14-member law societies. Its mandate is to provide efficient and open online access to judicial decisions and legislative documents. By doing so, CanLII supports members of the legal profession in the performance of their duties while providing the public with permanent open access to laws and legal decisions from all Canadian jurisdictions. CanLII enhances access to justice by providing all users with comprehensive and trusted Canadian legal information at no-cost and user-friendly tools to conduct legal research.