We’ve spoken at length in the past about the Great Library ghost that former Head Librarian George Johnston reportedly saw in the 1960s. In this blog post, I would like to speculate that the studious ghost may in fact be Hugh Nelson Gwynne, Head Librarian of the Great Library from August 1842 to December 1872. During his tenure as Head Librarian, he also acted as the Secretary and Sub-Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada (now Ontario).
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A legislative research rabbit hole featuring tax incentives, public film financing and David Cronenberg.
While working through a legislative research question for a patron, I came across a parliamentary question in the House of Commons Debates, 30th Parliament, 1st Session, vol. 11, (1976) p. 10967 about a publication with the title: Is There a Place for Horror Films in Canada’s Film Industry?
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Understanding the history of a statute can provide insight into its drafting and the way courts may interpret it.
For those looking to refresh their skills or meet their CPD requirements, the Great Library’s Legislative and Regulations Research Refreshers can help! These are 2 free sessions which each contain 1 professionalism hour, making them a practical and accessible way to strengthen your research skills while earning credit.
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