Canadian Official Publications

Canadian Official Publications
Author: Olga B. Bishop
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2016-06-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1483155234

Canadian Official Publications focuses on the various types of publications issued by the parliament, departments, and agencies of the federal government of Canada, including information contained in other documents. The publication first offers information on the structure of the Canadian parliamentary government. The discussions focus on the constitution; influence of the Crown in government functions; role of the Governor General; composition and functions of the Senate, House of Commons, and the Cabinet; and role of the prime minister. The text also elaborates on the classification and indexes of parliamentary or non-parliamentary documents, papers on parliamentary proceedings, and documents of the House of Commons and the Senate. The manuscript ponders on documents on parliamentary debates, bills, and acts. The book also takes a look at documents on commission of inquiry and task forces; delegated legislation and administrative tribunals; policy papers; and departmental commission and committee documents. The publication is a dependable reference for readers and researchers interested in the structure, functions, and roles of the different branches of the federal government of Canada.

Browsing Science Research at the Federal Level in Canada

Browsing Science Research at the Federal Level in Canada
Author: Brian B. Wilks
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 664
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780802088116

Wilks provides a historical background, list of publications, and description of activities for most of the major science initiatives undertaken at the federal level. He surveys a wide range of government documents and monographic and serial science collections used by both faculty and students.