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Searching for Canadian Government Documents

There is no real "one stop shopping" for Government documents. If a department has its own website it is always worthwhile checking that website for publications. Some departments have their own searchable catalogues while other departments may just have a list of current publications but in either case you can sometimes find publications that are not available via other sources. Other methods of searching for Canadian Government Documents include:

Government of Canada Publications Searchable Catalogue
This catalogue searches ALL Federal Government publication. To limit to just publications produced by a particular department go into the advance search option and put the department title of your choice in the Department/Agency box. You can further limit your search by filling in other boxes.
Find GovDoc Publication by Department or Agency
Search the Library Catalogue
Besides links to some electronic sources you can also find what paper format documents the various Novanet Libraries hold.

Search Federal and Provincial Government Websites via Google

Major Canadian Federal Government Websites

Frequently Used Federal Government Documents

Auditor General Reports
Canada Gazette
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Consolidated Acts and Regulations
Estimates and Expenditure Plans
Federal Budget
House of Commons Debates
House of Commons Journals
LEGISinfo
Description from the website:
"LEGISinfo is an essential research tool for finding information on legislation before Parliament. This tool provides electronic access to a wide range of information about each bill, ..."
Public Accounts of Canada
Senate of Canada Journals
Senate of Canada Debates
Auditor General of Canada - Reports by Topic
Office of the Auditor General of Canada. All Reports by Topic.

Canada and the World

Official Information on Countries: Canada’s presence abroad
- Embassies, Consulates, High Commissions and Trade Offices
- Mission Web Page
- Country Travel Advice and Advisory
- Country Fact Sheet
- Bilateral Relations
- Trade Office Locations
- Assistance Abroad
- International Development
Export, Innovate and Invest
Foreign Representatives in Canada
Immigration and Citizenship

Help for International Students

Staying in Canada after Graduation
Information on the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
Student Work Permit
Information on work programs for international students.
Study in Canada
Information on how to get a study permit, extend your study permit, etc.

Federal Government Contact Info

Federal Government Primary Contact Info

Government Documents - Canada

Canadian Government News Feed

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Canadian Flag

Canada and the world

Founders of Confederation

Coat of Arms of Canada

Parliament Hill

Rideau Canal

Ice Hockey 1901

Library of Parliament

Niagara falls