Library and Archives Canada

LAC’s Intellectual Freedom Statement reaffirms a core principle at the heart of our mandate: the human right to seek information, learn and share ideas without barriers. Consult the statement: canada.ca/en/library-arc…

Looking to do something out of the ordinary this summer? Go behind the scenes at our Preservation Centre in Gatineau! Every Friday in July and August, explore spaces rarely accessible to the public. Reserve your spot now: evenements-events.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Events/Det…

We’ve welcomed groundbreaking works by award-winning Canadian poet Christian Bök into our collections, including The Xenotext, a unique poetic work consisting of two sonnets encoded within the DNA of a living bacterium. Learn more: canada.ca/en/library-arc…

“...watching Morenz play hockey was like watching Babe Ruth play baseball.” Listen to the Unscripted podcast episode about hockey legend Howie Morenz: pod.link/500275904/epis…

The Labour Force Survey now has 50 years of monthly comparable trends. 🎉 For information about how the unemployment rate and other employment indicators have changed over time: statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/921….

Looking for a cultural activity this summer? Discover LAC’s Creative Space! Every Wednesday from July 8 to August 19, take part in creative writing and artistic activities designed to spark your imagination. For more information: evenements-events.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Events/Det…

⚠️ Updates for July 1 in Canada’s Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau) The forecasted weather may have an impact on your health, please take precautions. Stay tuned for updates: canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

The new exhibition Close to Conflict  – Canada and the American Civil War, at the @CanWarMuseum, features items from our collections, including documents from the Mary Ann Shadd Cary archives. You can see it until February 28, 2027: warmuseum.ca/exhibitions/ca… 📷 3191895

🎤 Got 10 seconds? Say Happy Canada Day your way! 🇨🇦 You could win the following prizes: 🎁 Travel with VIA Rail Canada in 2026 🎉 Canada Day 2027 VIP experience Submit your video now: canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

Media Literacy Tips. In this AI era, vigilance is key! 🍁 #MediaLiteracy #Libraries #Literacy #FactChecking 🍁

Wilson Globe conservation: before-and-after photos document each stage of treatment, as well as the techniques and material used, helping future conservators understand the globe’s history. 🌍

The Clerk’s 33rd Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada is now available! 📘✨ Explore key accomplishments from the past year and priorities for the year ahead: #GC" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">canada.ca/en/privy-counc…

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate Indigenous histories, cultures and contributions. Take time to reflect and learn by exploring our podcasts on Indigenous content: canada.ca/en/library-arc… #NIPD2026 #NIHM2026

For this final post of the week showcasing our favourite images from our collections, Nicolas Sylvestre, Senior Program Advisor, picked this photo that reminds him of his grandfather, who was a welder. Find your own favorite: canada.ca/en/library-arc… 📷 3196657 #NPSW

This week, discover some of our favorite images from our collections! Melissa Britney, Senior Project Manager, chose this one about a summer road trip, described in details in our blog: thediscoverblog.com/2015/08/10/tra… 📷 4814411 #NPSW

Join us in Ottawa on June 18 for the launch of Charlie Feldman’s book and an entertaining discussion about the surprising and often chaotic moments in Canada’s Parliament.  Save your seat now: canada.ca/en/library-arc…

This week, discover some of our favorite images from our collections! Gordon Jung, Project Manager, picked this photo of a father and his daughter for its multiple meanings. Find your own favorite: canada.ca/en/library-arc… 📷 4948650 #NPSW

This week, we’re featuring some of our favorite images from our collections. Sacha Mathew, Archivist, picked this #FWW photo for the remembrance it evokes. Find your own favorite: canada.ca/en/library-arc… 📷 3522364 #NPSW

This week, we’re featuring some of our favorite images from our collections! Kim Dubois, Project Manager, picked this one for its original composition. Find your own favorite: canada.ca/en/library-arc… 📷 3615459 #NPSW

This National Indigenous History Month, explore resources from the Day Schools Project that help Survivors, their families, and researchers discover and better understand day school records. canada.ca/en/library-arc… #NIHM2026