Government Documents - GEOG 1110 - Introduction to Human Geography (Francis)

Reports and Statistics

Many recent and relevant government reports in Canada can be found through the library's Quick Topic Search. However, as with many other kinds of resources, the Quick Topic Search will return many different kinds of resources. While we have some government documents available in print in the Langara Library, most is available for free online. We also have an online, interactive demographics database that will allow you to find very detailed Canadian demographic information.

City of Vancouver History

Vancouver Historical Society
Contains information about various publications and projects put on by the Vancouver Historical Society. Includes items like a profile of the history of Victory Square
City of Vancouver Archives
The City of Vancouver Archives contains historical records that help to tell the story of Vancouver. Search their online holdings, request downloads, or visit the archive to see records in person!

Statistical Information

Statistics Canada
This is the government agency that collects and reports statistics about Canadian demographic, economic, and government data. They provide the raw data as well as some reports that help you look at the numbers in a specific context.
Access: Free Web Resource
SimplyAnalytics
This interactive tool takes information from Stats Canada and allows you to create visualizations of statistical data on maps. You can also create charts and tables that will provide you with detailed demographic information about specific geographic areas.
Europa World - Canada
Provides basic facts, statistics on various topics and selected directory information on government agencies, non-profits and corporations.

Government Reports & Parliamentary Debates

Canadian Library of Parliament Research Publications
These research documents provide background and analysis to MPs on issues debated in Parliament. Coverage includes aboriginal issues, crime, current legislation, education, elections, environment, family, health, human rights, taxation, youth, and more.
Older research papers (1986-2003) are also available as part of the Federal Library Depository Program.
Historical Debates of the Parliament of Canada
Free, searchable database of digitised versions of the debates of the Senate and the House of commons from Parliament 1, Session 1 (1867) until February 1996. For debates after February 1996 visit parl.gc.ca

For other kinds of government reports and documents, including provincial or regional government, your best bet is to search through Google. I hate to say it, but government websites are often difficult to navigate and Google indexes many government resources better than the sites themselves.

GEOG 1110 - Introduction to Human Geography (Francis)

Reports and Statistics

﻿﻿City of Vancouver History

Statistical Information

﻿Government Reports & Parliamentary Debates

City of Vancouver History

Government Reports & Parliamentary Debates