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Government Information

This guide covers the basics of finding and using government documents and provides links to various governmental and public resources.

Need help?

Citing Government Information can be a challenge. Just identifying the parts of the citation can be a puzzle. Below are some online sites that may help you identify the information you require for a citation, as well as some examples in certain styles. Please note that the guidelines may differ from institution to institution.

If you have questions about citing these types of documents, please contact the Academic Skills Centre or ask your professor. You will need to know which citation style you are expected to use for your assignment ( APA, MLA, Chicago, ASA, or others).

Online sources for Citation Samples

Be aware that each sample is only one interpretation of how the rules best fit the example shown. Other interpretations are possible. 

Citing Canadian Government Documents - MLA Style: Examples, with a comparison chart for print and online documents: