1. The document discusses the McGill Guide to uniform legal citation in Canada and the differences between the 6th and 7th editions in terms of punctuation used. 2. Case law, legislation, books, and article citations are provided as examples to show the formatting conventions of the 6th versus 7th editions of the McGill Guide. 3. Punctuation such as periods are used more frequently in the 6th edition compared to the 7th edition, which uses almost no periods in citations.

1. Citing Canadian case law and legislation May 3, 2011

2. McGill Guide “ McGill Guide” = Canadian guide to uniform legal citation 6th edition uses periods 7th edition uses almost no periods Ask your lawyer which edition (s)he prefers.

3. Case Law Citation consists of: Style of cause ( in italics ) Year (if necessary) Citation(s) (neutral citation first, if it exists) Jurisdiction (if necessary)

4. Case Law 6 th edition Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. v. Lloyd's Underwriters , 2009 SCC 11, [2009] 1 S.C.R. 321. Domtar Inc. v. Belkin Inc. (1989), 62 D.L.R. (4th) 530, [1990] 2 W.W.R. 242 (B.C.C.A.). 7 th edition Teck Cominco Metals Ltd v Lloyd's Underwriters , 2009 SCC 11, [2009] 1 SCR 321. Domtar Inc v Belkin Inc (1989), 62 DLR (4th) 530, [1990] 2 WWR 242 (BCCA).

5. Legislation Citation consists of: Short title ( in italics ) R.S. (or S.) plus abbreviation of jurisdiction (e.g. B.C. or O.) * Year Chapter number * Remember to omit periods if using 7 th edition.

6. Acts 6 th edition Public Sector Pension Plans Act , S.B.C. 1999, c. 44. Canada Business Corporations Act , R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44. 7 th edition Public Sector Pension Plans Act , SBC 1999, c 44. Canada Business Corporations Act , RSC 1985, c C-44.

7. Regulations 6 th edition Alternative Fuels Regulations , S.O.R./96-453. Naturopathic Physicians Regulation , B.C. Reg. 449/99. 7 th edition Alternative Fuels Regulations , SOR/96-453. Naturopathic Physicians Regulation , BC Reg 449/99.

8. Books Citation consists of: Author Title ( in italics ) Edition (if necessary) Place of publication, publisher and year of publication (in parentheses)

9. Books 6 th edition Kevin P. McGuinness, The Law of Guarantee , 2d ed. (Scarborough: Carswell, 1995). 7 th edition Kevin P McGuinness, The Law of Guarantee , 2d ed (Scarborough: Carswell, 1995).

10. Articles Citation consists of: Author Title Year (in parentheses) Volume Name of journal (abbreviated) First page number of article

11. Articles 6 th edition Dennis Klimchuk, “Causation, Thin Skulls and Equality” (1998) 11 Can. J.L. & Jur. 115. 7 th edition Dennis Klimchuk, “Causation, Thin Skulls and Equality” (1998) 11 Can JL & Jur 115.