Reference question
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For reference questions in the context of libraries, see Reference interview.
In Canadian law, a reference question or reference case (formally called abstract review)[1] is a submission by the federal or a provincial government to the courts asking for an advisory opinion on a major legal issue. Typically the question concerns the constitutionality of legislation.