Governments
Canada - Federal Government
Canada - Alberta & Other Provincial Governments
Canada - Municipal Government - City of Calgary
Canada - Statistics, Census & Community Information
United States & International Governments
See also Law
Canada - Federal Government
- Government of Canada: Access to the Prime Minister, Governor General,
Supreme Court, Parliament, and Federal Departments and Agencies; and to frequently requested on-line forms and services.
- Access to Information and Privacy Request:
Forms and directions for how to make a request for access to information or personal information.
- Bank of Canada Rates and Statistics:
Access to currency converter, exchange rates, interest rates and price indexes.
- Bank of Canada Unclaimed Balances:
Search for an unclaimed bank balance.
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation:
Select "Consumers" for comprehensive information on buying, renting, maintaining or renovating a home.
Select "Housing Industry" for current and historical statistics on housing market information.
- Canada's Representation Abroad:
Interactive directory of Government of Canada diplomatic and consular missions overseas.
- Elections Canada:
Access federal district & voter information,electoral law and historical election results and voter turnouts from 1867.
- Foreign Representatives in Canada:
Select either "Diplomatic Missions," "Consular Offices" or "International Organizations"
- History of the Federal Electoral Ridings:
Electoral history of Canada since Confederation.
- Human Resources & Social Development Canada: Access to Federal Labour Law,
Industrial Relations and Workplace Health & Safety information, and Employment Standards.
- Petitions Practical Guide:
Official guide to petitioning the House of Commons.
Canada - Alberta & Other Provincial Governments
Canada - Municipal Governments - City of Calgary
- City of Calgary home page:
Includes A-Z directory of topics and services.
- Assessment:
Search residential, multi-residential, and non-residential property types, by map, address or street name.
- Boards & Committees:
Access agendas & minutes of Council/Committees plus Boards, Commissions and Committees of Council; Assessment Review Board and
Calgary Police and Taxi Commissions.
- Business Units:
Links to City departments.
- informcalgary.ca:
On-line directory of community, health, social, and government services for Calgary and across Alberta.
Canada – Statistics, Census & Community Information
- Canadian Economy Online:
One-stop access to national economic indicators, statistics and resources.
- Community Profiles, Demographics & Statistical Information
- Statistics Canada – Census Information:
Access population and dwelling counts; and demographic, social and economic characteristics of Canadians.
(Note: Use print and electronic resources at Central Library, Third Floor, to supplement online data.)
- Statistics Canada – The Daily:
Search "The Daily" for news releases on current and historical social and economic conditions and new products.
Direct links are provided to free online documents.
- Statistics Canada – Downloadable Publications (DSP):
Access statistical publications, including Census data, which are not freely available on the Internet.
(Note: Accessible only from a computer terminal at any Library branch.)
- Statistics Canada – E-Stat:
Interactive resource for statistics on Canada's economy, land and resources, people and justice, as well as historical censuses of Canada, 1665 to 1871.
(Note: Accessible only from a computer terminal at any Library branch. This product is supplied strictly for educational,
non-commercial purposes.)
United States & International Governments
- The Economist Country Briefings:
Global news, country profiles, forecasts and statistics by country.
- National Government Information:
Provided by United Nations Economic and Social Development.
- USA.gov:
Access to official information and services from the United States government. Use "Government Agencies" box
(lower right) to access federal agencies and state, local and tribal governments.
- U.S. Census Bureau:
U.S. Census Bureau: Access to Census 2000 and other demographic data and estimates.
- World Population Prospects:
Interactive United Nations population database for regional or country data from 1950 to present.
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