OnePass Login

Sign on with more security, more control, more convenience.

Starting November 2009, signing on to Westlaw Canada is getting more secure. With OnePass, Westlaw-issued passwords are a thing of the past as you create your own username and password to help protect your identity and the information you access. Plus, since you create your own password, it'll be easier to remember.

More secure – New usernames and passwords have stronger character requirements. Plus, because you create your own username and password, only you know what it is, and it will be easier to remember so there's no need to post it near your computer where others can see it.

More control – You'll have control over changing and managing your own username and password. If you forget it, you can reset it yourself without having to call Carswell.

Easier to remember – Instead of having a random identifier assigned to you, you can choose a username and password that are more meaningful to you and easier to remember.

OnePass Username and Password Requirements

OnePass Username Requirements

·         At least 8 characters in length

·         Usernames case sensitive

·         Email addresses are valid usernames

·         Must be unique from all other OnePass users

·         Can be saved as a cookie

·         Forgotten username can be emailed to user with validation of email address and answer to security question.

OnePass Password Requirements

Passwords must be at least 8 characters in length and include at least 3 of the following 4 characters:

·         uppercase letters

·         lowercase letters

·         numerals

·         special characters: period ( . ), at ( @ ), hyphen ( - ), or underscore ( _ )

·         Can NOT be saved as cookie

·         We do NOT recommend using an email address as a password

·         Forgotten password can be reset with validation of username, email address, and answer to security question.

Take a Closer Look

OnePass Westlaw Canada Quick Reference Guide (PDF)

Learn more about assessing a OnePass Account via Westlaw Canada.

OnePass FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about OnePass

Setting up a OnePass Account

Review this tutorial to learn how to set up your OnePass username and password.

When to switch

New OnePass profile requirements will be rolled out in phases starting November 2009. When you sign-on during your scheduled rollout phase, you'll see a notice of when you need to create your own username and password.

The early bird gets the worm.

You can, however, create your new profile before your scheduled rollout. Every OnePass user needs a unique username, so you might want to register early to reserve your preferred username.

NOTE: If you're already accessing Westlaw Canada using your own username and password, but they don't meet the new, stronger requirements, you'll need to update them to meet those requirements on or before your scheduled rollout date.