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* Sites are listed alphabetically under each subheading
International Organizations |Maps | By Subject *
* Sites are listed alphabetically under each subheading
Capital Regional District
- CRD Department Reports
Archived reports in the following departments: Environmental Services, Regional Parks, Regional Growth Strategy, Water. All reports listed with the exception of those under Environmental Services are available online in full text at no cost.
Central Saanich
City of Victoria
Colwood
Esquimalt
Highlands
Langford
North Saanich
Oak Bay
Saanich
Sidney
City of Victoria
Colwood
Esquimalt
Highlands
Langford
North Saanich
Oak Bay
Saanich
Sidney
Other Municipalities
BC Community Fact Sheets
Compiled from Census data, The Community Fact Sheets offer a comparison to provincial figures of various socio-economic indicators. Two-page snapshots display a variety of data specific to each municipality and regional district.
Compiled from Census data, The Community Fact Sheets offer a comparison to provincial figures of various socio-economic indicators. Two-page snapshots display a variety of data specific to each municipality and regional district.
CivicInfo BC
An award-winning portal collating web sites, news, resources, and other information on British Columbia's local government sector.
An award-winning portal collating web sites, news, resources, and other information on British Columbia's local government sector.
CivicNet BC
Links to municipal web sites and regional district web sites across British Columbia.
Links to municipal web sites and regional district web sites across British Columbia.
British Columbia
- BC Government Directory
A searchable central database of provincial government organizational information, including the Premier's office, ministries, crown corporations, public agencies and their employees. - BC Government Publications Index
A searchable listing of available government publications. The Index includes a listing of Government Ministry Publications, pamphlets, as well as many forms. A number of publications are also included from participating government-funded organizations, such as Crown corporations. - Ministries and Organizations
BC Government Publications Monthly Checklist
A list published by the Legislative Library of British Columbia, see what the provincial government has published most recently. Items available online are linked to full text.
A list published by the Legislative Library of British Columbia, see what the provincial government has published most recently. Items available online are linked to full text.
BCSTATS
The central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. Includes Area Profiles, Regional Socio-economic Profiles, Small Business Profiles, and links to tourism statistics and population statistics. Many reports available online in full text as PDF. Includes A-Z subject index.
The central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. Includes Area Profiles, Regional Socio-economic Profiles, Small Business Profiles, and links to tourism statistics and population statistics. Many reports available online in full text as PDF. Includes A-Z subject index.
Legislative Assembly (including Bills and Debates)
Bills, Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard), Votes and Proceedings, Orders of the Day, Legislative Committees, Standing Orders, Speech from the Throne, etc. from current and previous sessions. Fascinating reading!
Regional Socio-Economic Profiles
Socioeconomic profiles for all regions of British Columbia. The profiles consist of charts and tables for the 27 Regional Disticts, 78 Local Health Areas, and 15 College Regions within the Province of British Columbia. Each region contains maps of communities, demographic profiles, economic hardships, labour market structure, education concerns, and information on crime health problems, and children and youth at risk.
Socioeconomic profiles for all regions of British Columbia. The profiles consist of charts and tables for the 27 Regional Disticts, 78 Local Health Areas, and 15 College Regions within the Province of British Columbia. Each region contains maps of communities, demographic profiles, economic hardships, labour market structure, education concerns, and information on crime health problems, and children and youth at risk.
Revised Statutes and Consolidated Regulations
This HTML version of the Statutes and Regulations of British Columbia is for private study or research purposes only, and is not the official version. Includes alphabetical listing of statutes with associated regulations
This HTML version of the Statutes and Regulations of British Columbia is for private study or research purposes only, and is not the official version. Includes alphabetical listing of statutes with associated regulations
Other Provinces
Provincial and Territorial Governments
Links to the official government Web sites of all of Canada's provinces and territories
Links to the official government Web sites of all of Canada's provinces and territories
Provincial and Territorial Legislation
Legislative Assembly, Hansard, Status of Bills, Statutes and Regulations. Maintained by The Great Library of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Legislative Assembly, Hansard, Status of Bills, Statutes and Regulations. Maintained by The Great Library of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Government of Canada
Federal government's home page. A comprehensive electronic guide to Canadian federal, provincial and municipal information available on the Internet and intended for free public access.
Federal government's home page. A comprehensive electronic guide to Canadian federal, provincial and municipal information available on the Internet and intended for free public access.
Available in full text on the Internet. Includes a diverse range of topics including policy, peace and conflict, justice, health, climate, forests, water.
Canada Gazette
The official newspaper of the Government of Canada since 1841.
The official newspaper of the Government of Canada since 1841.
Canadian Economy Online
A one-stop guide to the national economy from the Government of Canada. Includes statistics, links to federal government information on the economy and information about economic concepts.
A one-stop guide to the national economy from the Government of Canada. Includes statistics, links to federal government information on the economy and information about economic concepts.
Depository Services Program E-Collection
Contains links to all electronic publications that are currently available on the DSP server. You can browse the publications by title, subject, or author. Most publications are freely available. Some, however, are restricted to depository libraries (which RRU is not, at this time). Restricted publications are marked by a red triangle.
Contains links to all electronic publications that are currently available on the DSP server. You can browse the publications by title, subject, or author. Most publications are freely available. Some, however, are restricted to depository libraries (which RRU is not, at this time). Restricted publications are marked by a red triangle.
- Depository Services Program Catalogue search and Weekly checklist
Electronic Library - National Library of Canada
Searchable or browse by title. Includes a wide variety of government reports in full text. Some have restricted access.
Searchable or browse by title. Includes a wide variety of government reports in full text. Some have restricted access.
Finding and Using Statistics
Quick tips on locating information on the Statistics Canada website
Quick tips on locating information on the Statistics Canada website
Not an official government site, but a useful tool for searching both Strategis and StatsCan.
Legislation
Annotated links to Canadian federal legislative material and quick links to provincial and territorial legislative material available on the Web. Maintained by The Great Library of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Annotated links to Canadian federal legislative material and quick links to provincial and territorial legislative material available on the Web. Maintained by The Great Library of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Legislative Assemblies of Canada
Includes links to all parties represented in the House of Commons.
Includes links to all parties represented in the House of Commons.
Parliament of Canada - Chamber Business
Debates of the House of Commons of Canada (Hansard); Debates of the Senate of Canada (Hansard); Journals of the House of Commons of Canada; Journals of the Senate of Canada; Bills; Indexes.
Debates of the House of Commons of Canada (Hansard); Debates of the Senate of Canada (Hansard); Journals of the House of Commons of Canada; Journals of the Senate of Canada; Bills; Indexes.
Statistics Canada
Official source for Canadian social and economic statistics. Includes publications and electronic data (CANSIM), census and survey information. Note, we do not have access to all stats can electronic publications. Try limiting your search to Free Information Only.
Official source for Canadian social and economic statistics. Includes publications and electronic data (CANSIM), census and survey information. Note, we do not have access to all stats can electronic publications. Try limiting your search to Free Information Only.
Statutes of Canada
Department of Justice, Consolidated Statutes and Regulations. Site includes constitutional texts, case law, annual statutes, as well as quick links to frequently accessed statutes.
Department of Justice, Consolidated Statutes and Regulations. Site includes constitutional texts, case law, annual statutes, as well as quick links to frequently accessed statutes.
Industry Canada - formerly Strategis
Provides information on the manufacturing industries in Canada, including business information by sector, economic analysis and statistics, Business Startup Assistant
FirstGov
A good starting point for locating US Goverment Information by subject. This is an official US Government portal site.
A good starting point for locating US Goverment Information by subject. This is an official US Government portal site.
- Government Information Databases by Subject or Alphabetical
- Science.gov for Science
Government Information Locator Service
A tool from the US Government Printing Office designed to help identify, locate, and describe publicly available Federal information resources, including electronic information resources.
A tool from the US Government Printing Office designed to help identify, locate, and describe publicly available Federal information resources, including electronic information resources.
Index to Online Government Publications
Lists some of the "major" government publications available on the web. For a more comprehensive listing, see Uncle Sam Migrating Government Publications.
Lists some of the "major" government publications available on the web. For a more comprehensive listing, see Uncle Sam Migrating Government Publications.
infoUSA
An "Authoritative resource for foreign audiences seeking information about American society, political processes, official U.S. policies and culture." Published by the U.S. Department of State.
An "Authoritative resource for foreign audiences seeking information about American society, political processes, official U.S. policies and culture." Published by the U.S. Department of State.
U.S. Treasury Dept - Mission to create "economic and employment opportunities for all by raising the rate of sustainable growth."
Breakdown, by country, of who holds US debt
United States Congress Publications
Includes Congressional bills, Documents, Hearings, Record and Record Index, etc., as well as House and Senate publications, House Committees and Senate Committees).
Includes Congressional bills, Documents, Hearings, Record and Record Index, etc., as well as House and Senate publications, House Committees and Senate Committees).
US Government Documents Ready Reference Collection
From Columbia University Library's Documents Service Center, a quick reference to 135 of the most requested government documents. Includes documents on agriculture, business, economics and labor, crime, government and law, and transportation.
From Columbia University Library's Documents Service Center, a quick reference to 135 of the most requested government documents. Includes documents on agriculture, business, economics and labor, crime, government and law, and transportation.
US Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents
Provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the US Government. This service is funded by the Federal Depository Library Program in the US.
Provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the US Government. This service is funded by the Federal Depository Library Program in the US.
AdmiNet World
A global portal providing access to government, political, cultural, etc. information, searchable by country.
A global portal providing access to government, political, cultural, etc. information, searchable by country.
Background Notes
Published by the US Department of State. Comprehensive background information and country profiles including history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations, US relations, travel and business information.
Published by the US Department of State. Comprehensive background information and country profiles including history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations, US relations, travel and business information.
Country Commercial Guides and Market Research
Prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year. Contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects US business. Each Country Commercial Guide contains similar chapters, as well as marketing, trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel information. Access through the Market Research Database.
Prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year. Contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects US business. Each Country Commercial Guide contains similar chapters, as well as marketing, trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel information. Access through the Market Research Database.
Country Specific Resources
From the Canadian International Development Agency's Virtual Library on International Development. Includes latest news, regional search engines, links to statistical sites with area information, and other useful information.
From the Canadian International Development Agency's Virtual Library on International Development. Includes latest news, regional search engines, links to statistical sites with area information, and other useful information.
Foreign Governments
From the Northwestern University Library. Web sites by region, including available departmental sites.
From the Northwestern University Library. Web sites by region, including available departmental sites.
Foreign Government Resources on the Web University of Michigan's Documents Center.
World Fact Book
Includes country profiles. Published by the US Central Intelligence Agency.
Includes country profiles. Published by the US Central Intelligence Agency.
World Bank (WB)
World Bank Documents and Reports
(online publications, formerly known as World Development Sources)
World Bank Documents and Reports
(online publications, formerly known as World Development Sources)
* for an extensive list of International Governmental Organizations, see Northwestern University Library's compilation.
Canada
MIRAGE (Map Image Rendering Database for Geoscience) - is a digital image library of Geological Survey of Canada maps. The GSC has published thousands of maps since the mid-1800's. More than 10,000 of these maps have been scanned and are available. Search for maps by series or NTS or keyword search. Maps show data such as groundwater, geological information, waterscapes, and aeromagnetic information (minerals that comprise the land). Users need to accept an appropriate use policy. Maps are downloadable as PDF files.
NAPL Online (National Air Photo Library) - of the Natural Resources Canada, allows clients to search and retrieve metadata for over three million air photos using several criteria, including official place name, geographical coordinate, National Topographic System map number, or Roll and Photo number. NAPL On-Line visually depicts the ’footprint’ of air photos on a seamless map background. After a search is completed, the air photos can be ordered from NAPL. Pop-up blockers must be turned off.
National Atlas of Canada
Thematic maps of Canada. Topics ranging from climate change and water consumption to natural resource use.
Thematic maps of Canada. Topics ranging from climate change and water consumption to natural resource use.
Geo Gratis - GeoGratis is a portal provided by the Earth Sciences Sector (ESS) of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) which provides geospatial data at no cost via your Web browser. It is compatible with the most popular geographic information systems (GIS), with image analysis systems and the graphics applications of editing software.
Municipal Interactive Maps:
City of Victoria Interactive Map Viewer (Greater Victoria Area)
VanMap (City of Vancouver)
International
Google Earth - Google Earth gives you a wealth of imagery and geographic information. Free download.
BC Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development
BC site. Resources for starting a small business. Much free information along with fee based services.
Country Commercial Guides and Market Research Conduct a Database Search
Prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year. Contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects US business. Each Country Commercial Guide contains similar chapters, as well as marketing, trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel information. Access through the Market Research Database. .
Prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year. Contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects US business. Each Country Commercial Guide contains similar chapters, as well as marketing, trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel information. Access through the Market Research Database. .
E-Business Info-Guide
Discusses government programs, services and regulations which deal with E-Business. Produced by the Government of Canada and Canada Business Service Centres.
Discusses government programs, services and regulations which deal with E-Business. Produced by the Government of Canada and Canada Business Service Centres.
Performance Plus - Generate your own Industry profile for a province or the whole country. A help guide is here
See also Government Resources > Provincial > BCSTATS
Government Resources > Federal > StatsCan, Strategis
Educator's Reference Desk
Resource guides, lesson plans, for a broad and comprehensive list of education-related topics.
Resource guides, lesson plans, for a broad and comprehensive list of education-related topics.
- Reports and Publications
Guidelines, handbooks of procedures, task forces, etc.See link to Publications for Teachers and Administrators
- Reports and Publications
See alphabetical title listing for title access to full text reports (PDF and/or HTML).
US Government Documents Ready Reference Collection: Education
Full text access (HTML and/or PDF) to a number of US Government reports etc. in the area of education, including statistics, home schooling, and attrition rates.
Full text access (HTML and/or PDF) to a number of US Government reports etc. in the area of education, including statistics, home schooling, and attrition rates.
Aboriginal Canada Portal
A gateway site for locating information on Aboriginal business, economic development, claims and treaties, environment and natural resources, health and social services, justice and policing, policy, research and statistics.
A gateway site for locating information on Aboriginal business, economic development, claims and treaties, environment and natural resources, health and social services, justice and policing, policy, research and statistics.
BC Ministry of Community Services See A Guide to Aboriginal Organizations and Services in British Columbia 2004 PDF, 74 p.
Treaties Collection - Industry Canada
Selected Treaties from the National Archives of Canada Record Group 10 (RG 10), Records relating to Indian Affairs.
Selected Treaties from the National Archives of Canada Record Group 10 (RG 10), Records relating to Indian Affairs.
Canadian Health Network
A comprehensive and searchable health portal site designed to help Canadians make choices about health and well-being. A partnership between government and non-governmental organizations.
A comprehensive and searchable health portal site designed to help Canadians make choices about health and well-being. A partnership between government and non-governmental organizations.
- Just for You
Portal with links to information on Canada's health system, drugs and health products, emergency preparedness, nutrition, healty living and more. - A-Z Index
By subject. A comprehensive alphabetical subject index to Health Canada pages, publications, etc.
MEDLINE Plus Health Information
A comprehensive online medical reference Includes health information by topic (Alphabetical index), drug information, dictionaries, directories, other resources.
A comprehensive online medical reference Includes health information by topic (Alphabetical index), drug information, dictionaries, directories, other resources.
US Government Documents Ready Reference Collection - Health and Social Services
Electronic access (some HTML, some PDF) to many US Government Health publications.
Electronic access (some HTML, some PDF) to many US Government Health publications.
Canada Treaty information - Select treaty subjects from subject and keyword menus.
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
US Department of State
US Department of State
Environmental Statistics - StatsCan
Forests, Air, Water, Animal and plant life, Environmental practices and pollution control.
Forests, Air, Water, Animal and plant life, Environmental practices and pollution control.
GeoConnections helps decision-makers use online location-based (or "geospatial") information, such as maps and satellite images, to tackle some of Canada's most pressing challenges.
National Atlas of Canada and Natural Resources Canada. Search climate change related data, or access maps.
Atlas of the Oceans Online (United Nations)
Contains background information important for understanding the oceans. The focus is on information relevant to sustainable development. The foundation for much of this material is Man and the Ocean, a CD-ROM produced by the Russian Head Department of Navigation and Oceanography (HDNO).
Contains background information important for understanding the oceans. The focus is on information relevant to sustainable development. The foundation for much of this material is Man and the Ocean, a CD-ROM produced by the Russian Head Department of Navigation and Oceanography (HDNO).
Sustainable Reporting Toolkit: (Government of Canada)
The aim of the Toolkit is to help Canadian businesses meet their reporting needs by providing a guide to what to consider when developing a sustainability report
The aim of the Toolkit is to help Canadian businesses meet their reporting needs by providing a guide to what to consider when developing a sustainability report
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