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Federal, provincial & municipal homepages
United States & International Governments
Business
Charities
Citizenship & Immigration
Consumer Information
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Economy
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Health
Homework Help
Jobs
Law
Parliament
Postal Services
Seniors
Statistics & Demographics
Federal, provincial, & municipal homepages
Canada Site: gateway to federal government online information
About Canada: all sorts of links to information about the society, people, land, & economy of Canada
Departments and agencies: index to websites of all federal agencies
Employee Directory: contact information for federal employees
Ontario: Ontario government homepage
INFO-GO: directory of government employees and services
Life Events Ontario: resources & forms to help you cope with life events from losing your wallet to getting married
Legislative Assembly of Ontario: information about the Assembly, bills, Hansard, Committees, and the Ontario Legislative Library
Other Provinces and Territories: links to the official websites of all provinces & territories
United States & International Governments
FirstGov: U.S. government's official web portal
GovSpot: U.S. federal, state, and local government resources
Thomas: gateway to U.S. federal laws, from the Library of Congress
CIA World Factbook: U.S. government publication with statistical information on all countries of the world
World Leaders: list of heads of state and cabinet members around the world, by country
EUROPA: Gateway to the European Union
Business
Canada Business: federal government services for entrepreneurs. Check Sources of Financing to find government and private sector financing programs for small business
Canada Business: federal government services for entrepreneurs
Canadian Company Capabilities: searchable Canada-wide business directory
ExportSource: wealth of information and practical tools for exporters
Industry Canada Resources for Businesses: excellent source of information on companies, statistics, financing, trade, regulations, standards, and more
Ontario Business Gateway: Province of Ontario's business website. Register your business; find information by industry or topic
Charities
Canada Revenue Agency Charities Listings: information on all registered charities in Canada
Charities: from the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. Information on donating to, complaining about, starting and running a charity. Includes full-text Not-for-Profit Incorporator's Handbook
Citizenship & Immigration
Citizenship and Immigration Canada: main site for information, resources, and procedures to become a Canadian citizen
Going to Canada: information, services, and forms for permanent or temporary residency
Canadian Citizenship Practice Test
Foreign Credentials Referral Office: information & referral services to help foreign-trained workers use their skills in Canada
Ontario Immigration: help for newcomers to Ontario
Settlement.org: information on health, housing, employment, etc. for newcomers to Ontario. Provides local links and information in over 30 languages
Consumer Information
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway: consumer information, tools, and calculators
Canada Benefits: Gateway to federal and provincial benefits programs. Fill out the Benefits Finder for a personalized list of programs that you maybe eligible for
Canada Benefits identify federal and provincial benefits programs that you may be eligible for
Bank of Canada Unclaimed Balances: search for an unclaimed bank balance
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for Consumers: comprehensive information on buying, renting, maintaining, or renovating a home
Health Canada Consumer Product Safety: includes product advisories, warnings, and recalls
Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Efficiency
Ontario Government Consumer Protection Information
Phonebusters: the Canadian anti-fraud call centre
RCMP Scams/Fraud : information on recognizing and reporting fraud
Service Ontario Making It Easier: excellent source of Ontario government services & forms – register a new baby or a business, change your address, renew your vehicle license plate, etc.
Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation: check your lottery tickets and more
Driving
Ontario Ministry of Transportation: information on driver and vehicle licensing; buying & selling a used vehicle; and current road conditions
Ontario Official Driver’s Handbook Online
Economy
Canadian Economy Online: one-stop guide to Canada’s economy includes currency converter, exchange rates, interest rates, and more - even an explanation of Where Your Tax Dollar Goes
Estimates for the Government of Canada: annual budget estimates for government departments
Elections
Elections Canada Voter Information: Find your electoral district by postal code. Includes FAQs, maps, list of candidates, and brief profile for each electoral district
Elections Ontario: find your electoral district and ensure you’re on the voters list. Also find information about past elections, parties, and candidates.
Embassies & Diplomatic Representatives
Canada’s Representation Abroad: directory of Canadian diplomatic missions overseas
Foreign Representatives in Canada: directory of diplomatic representatives in Canada
List of Canadian Government Offices Abroad
Government forms
Government of Canada On-line Forms & Services: central site for federal government forms
Government of Ontario Central Forms Site
Government publications
Government of Canada publications: catalogue of departmental publications
Depository Services E-Collection: large collection of full-text federal government publications
Statistics Canada Internet Publications
Library & Archives Canada Electronic Collection: Canadian websites, books, and periodicals published online
Library of Parliament Research Publications: Great collection of publications summarizing current events, policy issues, and legislation
Health
Public Health Agency of Canada
Healthy Ontario: information about health conditions and Ontario health services
Find a Doctor: find doctors by name, location, or specialty. From the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario
Homework Help
NRC Student Science & Tech: interactive periodic table, star chart, and more
Kids' Zone: from the Canada site, lots of links to government sites useful to students
Jobs
HRDC Ontario Region: Information and statistics on the local job market
Human Resources Development Canada
Jobs.gc.ca: federal government employment information
Ontario Labour Market Information: labour market information for job seekers, from the Ontario government
Public Service Commission of Canada Practice Tests
Law
Canadian Legal Information Institute: statutes, regulations, and case law from Canada and all the provinces
Laws of Canada: searchable database of the Statutes and Regulations of Canada
Ontario E-Laws: full-text Ontario statutes and regulations
Supreme Court of Canada Reports: full-text of all judgements from 1988 onward
Parliament of Canada
Debates of the House of Commons and Senate: Hansard on-line from 1994 to date
Committee Proceedings: full-text of proceedings from 1994 to date
LegisInfo: track the stages of a bill, with background and analysis
Postal Services
Canada Post: find a post office, change your address, track a package, etc.
Seniors
Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan: pension information including payment dates
Seniors Canada On-line: reliable information for seniors
Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors
Ontario Power of Attorney Kit: Power of attorney forms; faqs on power of attorney & living wills
Statistics & Demographics
Community Profiles: community-level information from the Census
E-Stat: interactive tool containing CANSIM and Census data. Available in Library only
Historical Statistics of Canada: Over 1,000 statistical tables on Canadian society and economy, covering the years from 1867 to the 1970s
United Nations Demographic Yearbook: PDF format. Covers 1948 - 2005
FedStats: Central site for official United States statistics
2008 Statistical Abstract: official comprehensive summary of U.S. statistics
OECD Frequently Requested Statistics: selected statistics for OECD member countries