The Canadian Business Law Journal (CBLJ) was established in 1974 to provide Canadian lawyers with a written forum for discussion of current developments in all branches of Canadian business law. Since then, it has also expanded into the international arena.
The Journal is the leading source for coverage of current issues in business law, encompassing a broad range of subjects: banking, consumer law, products liability, securities regulation, taxation, real estate and trade regulations, as well as current legislation, case law and policy developments.
The CBLJ has been managed, since its inception, from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Its founding editor was Professor Frank Iacobucci, who was succeeded by Prof. Jacob Ziegel. The CBLJ was edited by Professor Anthony Duggan from 2013-2021. The current editors are:
Professor Rob Yalden, Faculty of Law, Queens University
robert.yalden@queensu.ca
Professor Ed Iacobucci, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
edward.iacobucci@utoronto.ca
Professor Thomas GW Telfer, Faculty of Law, Western University
ttelfer@uwo.ca
Book Review Editor:
Professor Frankie Young, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa
fyoung@uOttawa.ca
About the Journal
The CBLJ is Canada’s leading forum for the exchange of ideas between academics and practitioners working in the commercial law field. Each issue includes both commentary on current legislative and case law developments and in-depth analysis of major issues in the corporate, commercial and international arenas.
It is frequently referred to in court judgments at all levels and has established an undisputed reputation as Canada's leading journal of commercial and business law.
Please note articles submitted to the Canadian Business Law Journal will be subject to peer review (effective September 2022).
Submissions
The editors welcome submissions to be considered for inclusion in the CBLJ.
Submissions are reviewed on a continuous basis. Following consideration for eligibility, the editors will be in contact with the author.
The CBLJ publishes both articles and commentaries. Articles are typically 10,000-15,000 words in length. Comments are typically 5,000-7,000 words. Comments typically focus on a recent case or legislative development, while articles are usually more wide-ranging.
Contributions should be sent as an email attachment to the editors at the email addresses listed above. The following requirements apply:
- The document should be in Word form to enable editing;
- It should be 1.5 spaced;
- It should include an abstract of up to 250 words (articles only);
- A Table of Contents is not required;
- The text should comply with the requirements of the CBLJ Style Guide (PDF).
Subscriptions
Canadian Business Law Journal (FULL SERVICE)
A full-service subscription includes three issues, a bound volume consolidating the issues. Each bound volume contains a Table of Contents, Table of Cases and detailed Subject Index. During the year you will receive a total of four issues.
Canadian Business Law Journal (BOUND ONLY)
A bound only subscription includes a bound volume consolidating the issues. Each bound volume contains a Table of Contents, Table of Cases and detailed Subject Index.
Canadian Business Law Journal (PARTS ONLY)
A parts only subscription includes three issues.
Canadian Business Law Journal - INDEX
An Index only subscriptions includes the detailed Subject Index. The Index is an invaluable tool to pinpoint an article or comment that has been published in the Journal.
Inquiries about subscriptions and prices should be directed to the publisher at: 1-800-387-5164 (option 1) or visit the Thomson Reuters online store.