The AI legal assistant for Canada. Federal and provincial aware.
CoCounselor explains Canadian law in plain English, citing the Charter section, federal statute or provincial law behind each answer. Understand your rights as a tenant, employee or consumer, and draft letters and agreements before you speak to a lawyer or paralegal.
Questions you can ask CoCounselor
- Can my landlord raise my rent, and by how much?
- Am I entitled to severance or termination pay?
- What are my rights if the police stop me?
- Is this discrimination under human rights law?
- What can a company do with my personal information?
- How do I write a demand letter?
Each answer is written in plain English and shows the law it relies on, so you can read the source yourself. You can also turn the answer into a draft letter or agreement.
Laws people in Canada ask about most
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Part of the Constitution Act, 1982. Protects fundamental freedoms, legal rights and equality rights.
- Criminal Code. Defines criminal offences and procedure across Canada.
- Canada Labour Code. Sets employment standards for federally regulated workplaces such as banks, airlines and telecoms.
- Canadian Human Rights Act. Prohibits discrimination by federally regulated employers and service providers.
- PIPEDA. Governs how private-sector organizations collect, use and disclose personal information.
- Provincial tenancy and employment standards laws. Most renting and workplace rules are set by your province or territory, such as Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Federal law and your province's law
Canada splits law-making between Parliament and the provinces and territories. Criminal law is federal, but most rules on renting, employment standards and many consumer issues come from your province.
CoCounselor asks for your province or territory and flags when the answer depends on it. Quebec's civil law system works differently from the rest of Canada, and CoCounselor recommends a lawyer or licensed paralegal for anything going to a tribunal or court.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a legal app for Canada?
Yes. CoCounselor is an AI legal assistant for Canada that answers questions in plain English, cites the Charter and federal or provincial law, and helps you draft documents. It is available now on Android.
Does CoCounselor replace a lawyer in Canada?
No. CoCounselor provides legal information, not legal advice, and it is not a law firm. For your specific situation, speak to a lawyer or, where allowed, a licensed paralegal.