The University of British Columbia

This site sets out European Union (EU) energy and climate change policies, "including ambitious new targets for 2020. It hopes to set Europe on the right track towards a sustainable future with a low-carbon, energy-efficient economy by:

cutting greenhouse gases by 20% (30% if international agreement is reached)

saving 20% of energy consumption through increased energy efficiency

boosting renewable energies by 20%.

Federal government portal site devoted to making public access to government programs and services faster, easier, and more convenient. Programs by subject include those for all Canadians, Aboriginal Peoples, Families & Children, Immigrants, Seniors, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Employers & Students.

This is the main Federal Government of Canada web portal. It provides a comprehensive array of information on the Canadian federal government, its departments, agencies, services, programs and publications. You will find addresses/email for the Prime Minister and MPs, the Governor General and the Supreme Court. The site also provides links to government news feeds, online forms and a hyperlinked alphabetical list of all Federal departments, agencies and crown corporations.

Designed as a centralized site to find United States government information on a federal, state and local agency level.You can browse government by topic, search federal and state government websites, access government by hierarchical organizations. Includes FAQs and RSS feed.

"The mandate of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is overseeing compliance with both the Privacy Act, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada's private sector privacy law.

The mission of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is to protect and promote the privacy rights of individuals." Major focuses include identity theft & personal data breach, SPAM, child privacy online, video surveillance, terrorism & public safety, workplace privacy and transborder data flows.

This is the official, English-language portal for the Government of China.

SOURCE: Statistics Canada. E-Stat is easy "gateway" access to comprehensive statistical and demographic data about Canada, including detailed census returns from 1986-1996 and the historical censuses from 1666 to 1871; the 1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey; CANSIM time series; 1997 and 2000 Canadian federal election returns; data on the environment.

This site is the official English language portal for the the government of India. "The objective behind the Portal is to provide a single window access to the information and services being provided by the Indian Government for the citizens and other stakeholders. An attempt has been made through this Portal to provide comprehensive, accurate, reliable and one stop source of information about India and its various facets."

Restricted to UBC students, faculty, staff and users in the library. Statistical Universe is an important resource for locating government statistics--all U.S. government statistical publications, as well as those of international intergovernmental organizations such as the U.N. system, European Union, OECD, IMF, Asian Development Bank, etc.

Official homepage of the B.C. government. Useful links to: Ministries and Organizations, Other Levels of Government, News Releases, and the provincial Publications Index. Includes a search page.

BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia, providing data on demography, the economy, exports and imports, industry, business, etc. Excellent subject index at A-Z: Statistical Tables and Articles. Searchable site.

"The mandate of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada consists of:

• ensuring that Canada's foreign policy reflects true Canadian values and advances Canada's national interests;

• strengthening rules-based trading arrangements and to expand free and fair market access at bilateral, regional and global levels; and

• working with a range of partners inside and outside government to achieve increased economic opportunity and enhanced security for Canada and for Canadians at home and abroad."

Restricted to UBC students, faculty, staff and users in the library. Statistical Universe is an important resource for locating government statistics--all U.S. government statistical publications, as well as those of international intergovernmental organizations such as the U.N. system, European Union, OECD, IMF, Asian Development Bank, etc.

"The National Energy Board (NEB) is an independent federal agency established in 1959 by the Parliament of Canada to regulate international and interprovincial aspects of the oil (crude oil & petroleum products), gas (natural gas, butane, & propane) and electric utility industries. The purpose of the NEB is to promote safety, environmental protection and economic efficiency...in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade."

The principal U.S. statistical agency releases business, economic and demographic/population statistics on trade, retail sales, housing, construction, income, population, poverty, health insurance, foreign trade, manufacturing, and more...

A major theme of the ILO is decent work: "Decent work sums up the aspirations of people in their working lives. It involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organize and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men."

SOURCE: Statistics Canada. E-Stat is easy "gateway" access to comprehensive statistical and demographic data about Canada, including detailed census returns from 1986-1996 and the historical censuses from 1666 to 1871; the 1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey; CANSIM time series; 1997 and 2000 Canadian federal election returns; data on the environment.

Canada's biggest business and industry site. Strategis provides access to Company directories, trade and investment information, consumer information, regulatory information, economic analysis, business support and financing and consumer information. Useful Quick Index and topical Site map. Searchable site.

Statistics Canada is the federal government's official statistical agency...Statistical topics include aboriginal peoples, agriculture, crime, education, culture, families, health, income, environment, labour, languages, population, transportation, retail, prices, manufacturing and much more.

"The Unit reports on a wide range of fisheries data including Aquaculture, Canadian landings, fisher, vessel and species licensing for marine fisheries, Canada's international trade, Recreational Fisheries based on surveys conducted every five years and also provides, on request, customized reports covering currently available data. For specific topics, based on availability, both current and historical (pre-1989) data are provided. As well, for comparative purposes, specific worldwide fisheries-related data, both current and historical, are provided."

"The mandate of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada consists of:

• ensuring that Canada's foreign policy reflects true Canadian values and advances Canada's national interests;

• strengthening rules-based trading arrangements and to expand free and fair market access at bilateral, regional and global levels; and

• working with a range of partners inside and outside government to achieve increased economic opportunity and enhanced security for Canada and for Canadians at home and abroad."

"The National Technical Information Service (is)... the largest, central resource for U.S. government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today." Note that most documents are for fee.

Very comprehensive A-Z list of terms related to finance, markets, trade etc with particular emphasis on terms unique to Canada, such as "Canada bond," "Canada Child tax Benefit," "Business Development Bank of Canada" etc.

From the Government of Canada site, this particular webpage provides links to a summary of major economic events in Canadian history, from 1670 to present. Also provides information about the context and impact of each event on the Canadian economy.

Also provides links to information on the current economy, families & workers, money, international issues, key indicators, economic concepts, budgets and taxation.

Parliamentary procedure in the House of Commons has developed a specific terminology that captures its intricacies and reflects its history but is technical and not accessible to members of the general public. For this reason, the Procedural Services of the House of Commons produced this A-Z glossary to provide basic explanations and definitions in a readily accessible form.

Note: "Although much of the terminology employed in this country is based on that used in Westminster, and is similar to that used in other Commonwealth countries, the development of Canadian procedure has resulted in variations in meaning even where the same term is shared with other jurisdictions."

The Bank of Canada is Canada's central bank. It is responsible for monetary policy, central banking services, bank notes and administering public debt. The web site includes links to economic indicators, consumer price index, financial / exchange rates and statistics, interest rates, currency converter, key monetary policy variables, press releases, speeches and periodicals.

Restricted to UBC students, faculty, staff and users in the library. Statistical Universe is an important resource for locating government statistics--all U.S. government statistical publications, as well as those of international intergovernmental organizations such as the U.N. system, European Union, OECD, IMF, Asian Development Bank, etc.

"Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's export credit agency and is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada. It offers financing, insurance and risk management assistance to Canadian exporters & investors. Over 6,400 Canadian companies and their global customers use EDC's services annually, in up to 200 markets worldwide. Approximately 90 per cent of EDC's customers are small and medium-sized businesses."

Restricted to UBC students, faculty, staff and users in the library. Statistical Universe is an important resource for locating government statistics--all U.S. government statistical publications, as well as those of international intergovernmental organizations such as the U.N. system, European Union, OECD, IMF, Asian Development Bank, etc.

Statistics Canada is the federal government's official statistical agency...Statistical topics include aboriginal peoples, agriculture, crime, education, culture, families, health, income, environment, labour, languages, population, transportation, retail, prices, manufacturing and much more.

SOURCE: Statistics Canada. E-Stat is easy "gateway" access to comprehensive statistical and demographic data about Canada, including detailed census returns from 1986-1996 and the historical censuses from 1666 to 1871; the 1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey; CANSIM time series; 1997 and 2000 Canadian federal election returns; data on the environment.

US Government science & technology portal.

BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia, providing data on demography, the economy, exports and imports, industry, business, etc. Excellent subject index at A-Z: Statistical Tables and Articles. Searchable site.

"Provides information on gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks."

A detailed analysis of the farm characteristics in the agriculture sector. Highlights, analytical text, data charts, Q&A.

The official web site for the International Plant Protection Convention. IPPC
Information on agricultural biotechology and LMOs Living Modified Organisms.

"IUCN is the world's oldest and largest global environmental network - with more than 1,000 government and NGO member organizations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries...."

IUCN works with governments & NGOs around the world to formulate/implement policy, laws and best practices. IUCN's mission is to work with "societies throughout the world to conserve the...diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is...ecologically sustainable."

The National Agricultural Library (NAL), part of the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),
is one of four National Libraries in the United States. NAL is a major international source for agriculture and related information. This Web site provides access to NAL's many resources and a gateway to its associated institutions.

Industry profiles, Annual Reports, Market research, nutrition and marketing information,regulations, in farm food safety, Canadian Cheeses Directory, World facts.

"The Puget Sound Georgia Basin ecosystem is one of the most ecologically diverse in North America... and is home to 200 fish species, 26 kinds of marine mammals, 100 sea bird species, marine invertebrates and plants and countless communities of people....

This watershed extends from the Campbell River in northern British Columbia, Canada to the Nisqually River in Central Western Washington in the United States. While the ecosystem deposits freshwater into a common saltwater basin, the international U.S./Canada border has created a political division leading to separate management policies. In 2000, each country agreed to common goals for the management of the ecosystem."

AgriWeb Canada is a national directory of Canadian agriculture and agri-food information resources on the web. Users can search AgriWeb for resources by keyword, subject, author, geographic region.

Descriptions of the contents of the resources are provided. AgriWeb includes online resources related to agriculture and agri-food which are: about Canadian agriculture or agri-food; or, produced in Canada, at least in part; or, produced by a Canadian or a Canadian organization.

AgriWeb excludes commercial resources which are intended to promote a company or companies or to sell products or services.

The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) created the National Forestry Database Program (NFDP) in 1990 with the following objectives:

To describe forest management and its impact on the forest resource;

To develop a public information program based on the database;

To provide reliable, timely information to the provincial and federal policy processes.

Canada's biggest business and industry site. Strategis provides access to Company directories, trade and investment information, consumer information, regulatory information, economic analysis, business support and financing and consumer information. Useful Quick Index and topical Site map. Searchable site.

This site sets out European Union (EU) energy and climate change policies, "including ambitious new targets for 2020. It hopes to set Europe on the right track towards a sustainable future with a low-carbon, energy-efficient economy by:

cutting greenhouse gases by 20% (30% if international agreement is reached)

saving 20% of energy consumption through increased energy efficiency

boosting renewable energies by 20%.

Statistics Canada is the federal government's official statistical agency...Statistical topics include aboriginal peoples, agriculture, crime, education, culture, families, health, income, environment, labour, languages, population, transportation, retail, prices, manufacturing and much more.

"Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's export credit agency and is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada. It offers financing, insurance and risk management assistance to Canadian exporters & investors. Over 6,400 Canadian companies and their global customers use EDC's services annually, in up to 200 markets worldwide. Approximately 90 per cent of EDC's customers are small and medium-sized businesses."

Government of Canada portal to its environmental initiatives/programs targetting both consumers and industry. The main thrust of ecoAction's initiatives is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants and thus reduce Canadians' carbon footprint / contribution to climate change/global warming.

Restricted to UBC students, faculty, staff and users in the library. Statistical Universe is an important resource for locating government statistics--all U.S. government statistical publications, as well as those of international intergovernmental organizations such as the U.N. system, European Union, OECD, IMF, Asian Development Bank, etc.

SOURCE: Statistics Canada. E-Stat is easy "gateway" access to comprehensive statistical and demographic data about Canada, including detailed census returns from 1986-1996 and the historical censuses from 1666 to 1871; the 1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey; CANSIM time series; 1997 and 2000 Canadian federal election returns; data on the environment.

US Government science & technology portal.

A major theme of the ILO is decent work: "Decent work sums up the aspirations of people in their working lives. It involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organize and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men."

GPO Access is the portal of the official publisher of the U.S. Government, the U.S. Government Printing Office (USGPO).

This site traces the history of Canada's foreign policy from its inception in 1867 through to 1993. In its early days as a sovereign nation "Canada was independent in domestic matters, (but) Britain retained control over its foreign policy. Over the next fifty or so years, Canada's leaders and its people quietly but steadily took control of their foreign policy and their destiny."

"The Latin American Microfilm Project (LAMP) at the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has digitized executive branch serial documents issued by Brazil's national government during the period between 1821 and 1993, and by its provincial governments from the earliest available for each province to the end of the Empire in 1889."

This site "provides free access to the full text of all 36 volumes of William Cobbett's classic history of the English parliament from 1066-1803. These offer a fascinating insight into the historical proceedings of parliament, describing key debates, figures, events and political reforms and protests in both houses. It includes coverage of Charles I, Oliver cromwell and the restoration of the monarchy under Charles II." (Intute)

Statistics Canada is the federal government's official statistical agency...Statistical topics include aboriginal peoples, agriculture, crime, education, culture, families, health, income, environment, labour, languages, population, transportation, retail, prices, manufacturing and much more.

Restricted to UBC students, faculty, staff and users in the library. Statistical Universe is an important resource for locating government statistics--all U.S. government statistical publications, as well as those of international intergovernmental organizations such as the U.N. system, European Union, OECD, IMF, Asian Development Bank, etc.

This is a selective list of some of the important dates in the history of the development of the House of Commons. Entries marked with a B refer to the building only. This Factsheet is also available on the Internet from: http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_publications_and_archives/factsheets.cfm.

"The Commissioner of Official Languages is the spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner. The Commissioner is an officer of Parliament who plays several key roles in promoting and achieving the objectives of the Official Languages Act. These roles include ensuring that federal institutions comply with the Act, upholding the language rights of Canadians and promoting linguistic duality and bilingualism."

GPO Access is the portal of the official publisher of the U.S. Government, the U.S. Government Printing Office (USGPO).

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that makes decisions on a wide range of economic matters involving federally-regulated modes of transportation (air, rail and marine). CTA regulates economic & accessibility issues, acts as an aeronautical authority and resolves disputes over some types of transportation rate and service complaints.

The Canada Transportation Act empowers CTA to implement the federal government's transportation policy. "The Agency also shares responsibility for administering other Acts and their related regulations, including the Canada Marine Act, the Pilotage Act, the Coasting Trade Act and the Railway Safety Act."

"The mandate of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is overseeing compliance with both the Privacy Act, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada's private sector privacy law.

The mission of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is to protect and promote the privacy rights of individuals." Major focuses include identity theft & personal data breach, SPAM, child privacy online, video surveillance, terrorism & public safety, workplace privacy and transborder data flows.

"The mandate of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada consists of:

• ensuring that Canada's foreign policy reflects true Canadian values and advances Canada's national interests;

• strengthening rules-based trading arrangements and to expand free and fair market access at bilateral, regional and global levels; and

• working with a range of partners inside and outside government to achieve increased economic opportunity and enhanced security for Canada and for Canadians at home and abroad."

Canada's biggest business and industry site. Strategis provides access to Company directories, trade and investment information, consumer information, regulatory information, economic analysis, business support and financing and consumer information. Useful Quick Index and topical Site map. Searchable site.

This 2001 document outlines the reform process that Industry Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage are undertaking over this government's mandate to address a number of key copyright issues, including: royalty payments, public domain, the legal, economic & moral rights of Intellectual Property creators, consents etc.

Parliamentary procedure in the House of Commons has developed a specific terminology that captures its intricacies and reflects its history but is technical and not accessible to members of the general public. For this reason, the Procedural Services of the House of Commons produced this A-Z glossary to provide basic explanations and definitions in a readily accessible form.

Note: "Although much of the terminology employed in this country is based on that used in Westminster, and is similar to that used in other Commonwealth countries, the development of Canadian procedure has resulted in variations in meaning even where the same term is shared with other jurisdictions."

US Government science & technology portal.

"The Unit reports on a wide range of fisheries data including Aquaculture, Canadian landings, fisher, vessel and species licensing for marine fisheries, Canada's international trade, Recreational Fisheries based on surveys conducted every five years and also provides, on request, customized reports covering currently available data. For specific topics, based on availability, both current and historical (pre-1989) data are provided. As well, for comparative purposes, specific worldwide fisheries-related data, both current and historical, are provided."

Canada's biggest business and industry site. Strategis provides access to Company directories, trade and investment information, consumer information, regulatory information, economic analysis, business support and financing and consumer information. Useful Quick Index and topical Site map. Searchable site.

Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health.

Links to:

• Health Canada Branches & Agencies
• Advisories, Warnings & Recalls
• Healthy Living
• Diseases & Conditions

"The National Technical Information Service (is)... the largest, central resource for U.S. government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today." Note that most documents are for fee.

Lots of health statistics. NCHS is the Federal Government's principal vital and health statistics agency. It provides a wide variety of data with which to monitor the Nation's health. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also links to Ambulatory Care Drug Database System

"This web-based tool brings together key health and human services (HSS) data and statistics. It is designed to complement other government resources such as FirstGov and FedStats. The Gateway covers federal, state and local government sponsored information."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comprise the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

"Completed in 2003, the Human Genome Project (HGP) was a 13-year project coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health. During the early years of the HGP, the Wellcome Trust (U.K.) became a major partner; additional contributions came from Japan, France, Germany, China, and others....Though the HGP is finished, analyses of the data will continue for many years. Follow this ongoing research on our Project timeline page."

BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia, providing data on demography, the economy, exports and imports, industry, business, etc. Excellent subject index at A-Z: Statistical Tables and Articles. Searchable site.

Statistics Canada is the federal government's official statistical agency...Statistical topics include aboriginal peoples, agriculture, crime, education, culture, families, health, income, environment, labour, languages, population, transportation, retail, prices, manufacturing and much more.

Statistics Canada is the federal government's official statistical agency...Statistical topics include aboriginal peoples, agriculture, crime, education, culture, families, health, income, environment, labour, languages, population, transportation, retail, prices, manufacturing and much more.

"The National Technical Information Service (is)... the largest, central resource for U.S. government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today." Note that most documents are for fee.

The ACE CRC is a partnership (chiefly) between the government of Australia & the University of Tasmania dedicated to sustainable management of Antarctic marine ecosystem resources and the study of atmospheric and oceanic processes of the Southern Ocean and their role in global and regional climate change.

"The Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) is Canada's source for meteorological information. The Service monitors water quantities, provides information and conducts research on climate, atmospheric science, air quality, ice and other environmental issues..." MSC also conducts research, spearheads weather prediction activities, and monitors, collects and archives data on atmospheric conditions.

Environment Canada sub-site focusing specifically on climate change/greenhouse gases: "We provide expert advice to assist you in understanding Climate Change science. This advice includes:

Summaries of the key principles of the science of climate change, including information on greenhouse gases, climate trends, climate change projections and impacts of climate change

Reports on recent developments in Canadian and international climate science research

Special assessment reports and newsletters

Information on where to go to contact experts or access other useful websites"

"The National Energy Board (NEB) is an independent federal agency established in 1959 by the Parliament of Canada to regulate international and interprovincial aspects of the oil (crude oil & petroleum products), gas (natural gas, butane, & propane) and electric utility industries. The purpose of the NEB is to promote safety, environmental protection and economic efficiency...in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade."

"The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) is part of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder. NSIDC supports research into our world's frozen realms: the snow, ice, glaciers, frozen ground, and climate interactions that make up Earth's cryosphere. NSIDC manages and distributes scientific data, creates tools for data access, supports data users, performs scientific research, and educates the public..."

Government of Canada portal to its environmental initiatives/programs targetting both consumers and industry. The main thrust of ecoAction's initiatives is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants and thus reduce Canadians' carbon footprint / contribution to climate change/global warming.

"IUCN is the world's oldest and largest global environmental network - with more than 1,000 government and NGO member organizations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries...."

IUCN works with governments & NGOs around the world to formulate/implement policy, laws and best practices. IUCN's mission is to work with "societies throughout the world to conserve the...diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is...ecologically sustainable."

"The Water Survey of Canada is the national agency responsible for the collection, interpretation and dissemination of standardized water resource data and information in Canada. Agency services include the measurement, acquisition, processing, transformation and management of environmental data - particularly regarding aquatic quality, water quantity and sediment transport."

This site sets out European Union (EU) energy and climate change policies, "including ambitious new targets for 2020. It hopes to set Europe on the right track towards a sustainable future with a low-carbon, energy-efficient economy by:

cutting greenhouse gases by 20% (30% if international agreement is reached)

saving 20% of energy consumption through increased energy efficiency

boosting renewable energies by 20%.

US Government science & technology portal.

"The Puget Sound Georgia Basin ecosystem is one of the most ecologically diverse in North America... and is home to 200 fish species, 26 kinds of marine mammals, 100 sea bird species, marine invertebrates and plants and countless communities of people....

This watershed extends from the Campbell River in northern British Columbia, Canada to the Nisqually River in Central Western Washington in the United States. While the ecosystem deposits freshwater into a common saltwater basin, the international U.S./Canada border has created a political division leading to separate management policies. In 2000, each country agreed to common goals for the management of the ecosystem."

Canada's biggest business and industry site. Strategis provides access to Company directories, trade and investment information, consumer information, regulatory information, economic analysis, business support and financing and consumer information. Useful Quick Index and topical Site map. Searchable site.

"Provides information on gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks."

"The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) is part of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder. NSIDC supports research into our world's frozen realms: the snow, ice, glaciers, frozen ground, and climate interactions that make up Earth's cryosphere. NSIDC manages and distributes scientific data, creates tools for data access, supports data users, performs scientific research, and educates the public..."

From the Government of Canada site, this particular webpage provides links to a summary of major economic events in Canadian history, from 1670 to present. Also provides information about the context and impact of each event on the Canadian economy.

Also provides links to information on the current economy, families & workers, money, international issues, key indicators, economic concepts, budgets and taxation.

Environment Canada sub-site focusing specifically on climate change/greenhouse gases: "We provide expert advice to assist you in understanding Climate Change science. This advice includes:

Summaries of the key principles of the science of climate change, including information on greenhouse gases, climate trends, climate change projections and impacts of climate change

Reports on recent developments in Canadian and international climate science research

Special assessment reports and newsletters

Information on where to go to contact experts or access other useful websites"

The Bank of Canada is Canada's central bank. It is responsible for monetary policy, central banking services, bank notes and administering public debt. The web site includes links to economic indicators, consumer price index, financial / exchange rates and statistics, interest rates, currency converter, key monetary policy variables, press releases, speeches and periodicals.

"The Commissioner of Official Languages is the spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner. The Commissioner is an officer of Parliament who plays several key roles in promoting and achieving the objectives of the Official Languages Act. These roles include ensuring that federal institutions comply with the Act, upholding the language rights of Canadians and promoting linguistic duality and bilingualism."

Restricted to UBC students, faculty, staff and users in the library. Statistical Universe is an important resource for locating government statistics--all U.S. government statistical publications, as well as those of international intergovernmental organizations such as the U.N. system, European Union, OECD, IMF, Asian Development Bank, etc.

Very comprehensive A-Z list of terms related to finance, markets, trade etc with particular emphasis on terms unique to Canada, such as "Canada bond," "Canada Child tax Benefit," "Business Development Bank of Canada" etc.

This site "provides free access to the full text of all 36 volumes of William Cobbett's classic history of the English parliament from 1066-1803. These offer a fascinating insight into the historical proceedings of parliament, describing key debates, figures, events and political reforms and protests in both houses. It includes coverage of Charles I, Oliver cromwell and the restoration of the monarchy under Charles II." (Intute)

GPO Access is the portal of the official publisher of the U.S. Government, the U.S. Government Printing Office (USGPO).

This 2001 document outlines the reform process that Industry Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage are undertaking over this government's mandate to address a number of key copyright issues, including: royalty payments, public domain, the legal, economic & moral rights of Intellectual Property creators, consents etc.

"The Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) is Canada's source for meteorological information. The Service monitors water quantities, provides information and conducts research on climate, atmospheric science, air quality, ice and other environmental issues..." MSC also conducts research, spearheads weather prediction activities, and monitors, collects and archives data on atmospheric conditions.

"The Latin American Microfilm Project (LAMP) at the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has digitized executive branch serial documents issued by Brazil's national government during the period between 1821 and 1993, and by its provincial governments from the earliest available for each province to the end of the Empire in 1889."

Parliamentary procedure in the House of Commons has developed a specific terminology that captures its intricacies and reflects its history but is technical and not accessible to members of the general public. For this reason, the Procedural Services of the House of Commons produced this A-Z glossary to provide basic explanations and definitions in a readily accessible form.

Note: "Although much of the terminology employed in this country is based on that used in Westminster, and is similar to that used in other Commonwealth countries, the development of Canadian procedure has resulted in variations in meaning even where the same term is shared with other jurisdictions."

Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health.

Links to:

• Health Canada Branches & Agencies
• Advisories, Warnings & Recalls
• Healthy Living
• Diseases & Conditions

Restricted to UBC students, faculty, staff and users in the Library. SourceOECD provides online access to journals published by the OECD which the Library subscribes to in print.

"Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's export credit agency and is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada. It offers financing, insurance and risk management assistance to Canadian exporters & investors. Over 6,400 Canadian companies and their global customers use EDC's services annually, in up to 200 markets worldwide. Approximately 90 per cent of EDC's customers are small and medium-sized businesses."

The principal U.S. statistical agency releases business, economic and demographic/population statistics on trade, retail sales, housing, construction, income, population, poverty, health insurance, foreign trade, manufacturing, and more...

Designed as a centralized site to find United States government information on a federal, state and local agency level.You can browse government by topic, search federal and state government websites, access government by hierarchical organizations. Includes FAQs and RSS feed.

Federal government portal site devoted to making public access to government programs and services faster, easier, and more convenient. Programs by subject include those for all Canadians, Aboriginal Peoples, Families & Children, Immigrants, Seniors, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Employers & Students.

This site traces the history of Canada's foreign policy from its inception in 1867 through to 1993. In its early days as a sovereign nation "Canada was independent in domestic matters, (but) Britain retained control over its foreign policy. Over the next fifty or so years, Canada's leaders and its people quietly but steadily took control of their foreign policy and their destiny."

A major theme of the ILO is decent work: "Decent work sums up the aspirations of people in their working lives. It involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organize and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men."

"The Puget Sound Georgia Basin ecosystem is one of the most ecologically diverse in North America... and is home to 200 fish species, 26 kinds of marine mammals, 100 sea bird species, marine invertebrates and plants and countless communities of people....

This watershed extends from the Campbell River in northern British Columbia, Canada to the Nisqually River in Central Western Washington in the United States. While the ecosystem deposits freshwater into a common saltwater basin, the international U.S./Canada border has created a political division leading to separate management policies. In 2000, each country agreed to common goals for the management of the ecosystem."

"Provides information on gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks."

This site sets out European Union (EU) energy and climate change policies, "including ambitious new targets for 2020. It hopes to set Europe on the right track towards a sustainable future with a low-carbon, energy-efficient economy by:

cutting greenhouse gases by 20% (30% if international agreement is reached)

saving 20% of energy consumption through increased energy efficiency

boosting renewable energies by 20%.

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that makes decisions on a wide range of economic matters involving federally-regulated modes of transportation (air, rail and marine). CTA regulates economic & accessibility issues, acts as an aeronautical authority and resolves disputes over some types of transportation rate and service complaints.

The Canada Transportation Act empowers CTA to implement the federal government's transportation policy. "The Agency also shares responsibility for administering other Acts and their related regulations, including the Canada Marine Act, the Pilotage Act, the Coasting Trade Act and the Railway Safety Act."

"IUCN is the world's oldest and largest global environmental network - with more than 1,000 government and NGO member organizations, and almost 11,000 volunteer scientists in more than 160 countries...."

IUCN works with governments & NGOs around the world to formulate/implement policy, laws and best practices. IUCN's mission is to work with "societies throughout the world to conserve the...diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is...ecologically sustainable."

"The mandate of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada consists of:

• ensuring that Canada's foreign policy reflects true Canadian values and advances Canada's national interests;

• strengthening rules-based trading arrangements and to expand free and fair market access at bilateral, regional and global levels; and

• working with a range of partners inside and outside government to achieve increased economic opportunity and enhanced security for Canada and for Canadians at home and abroad."

Government of Canada portal to its environmental initiatives/programs targetting both consumers and industry. The main thrust of ecoAction's initiatives is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants and thus reduce Canadians' carbon footprint / contribution to climate change/global warming.

Statistics Canada is the federal government's official statistical agency...Statistical topics include aboriginal peoples, agriculture, crime, education, culture, families, health, income, environment, labour, languages, population, transportation, retail, prices, manufacturing and much more.

"The National Energy Board (NEB) is an independent federal agency established in 1959 by the Parliament of Canada to regulate international and interprovincial aspects of the oil (crude oil & petroleum products), gas (natural gas, butane, & propane) and electric utility industries. The purpose of the NEB is to promote safety, environmental protection and economic efficiency...in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade."

SOURCE: Statistics Canada. E-Stat is easy "gateway" access to comprehensive statistical and demographic data about Canada, including detailed census returns from 1986-1996 and the historical censuses from 1666 to 1871; the 1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey; CANSIM time series; 1997 and 2000 Canadian federal election returns; data on the environment.

"The mandate of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is overseeing compliance with both the Privacy Act, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada's private sector privacy law.

The mission of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is to protect and promote the privacy rights of individuals." Major focuses include identity theft & personal data breach, SPAM, child privacy online, video surveillance, terrorism & public safety, workplace privacy and transborder data flows.

Canada's biggest business and industry site. Strategis provides access to Company directories, trade and investment information, consumer information, regulatory information, economic analysis, business support and financing and consumer information. Useful Quick Index and topical Site map. Searchable site.

"The Water Survey of Canada is the national agency responsible for the collection, interpretation and dissemination of standardized water resource data and information in Canada. Agency services include the measurement, acquisition, processing, transformation and management of environmental data - particularly regarding aquatic quality, water quantity and sediment transport."

The ACE CRC is a partnership (chiefly) between the government of Australia & the University of Tasmania dedicated to sustainable management of Antarctic marine ecosystem resources and the study of atmospheric and oceanic processes of the Southern Ocean and their role in global and regional climate change.