Do you need to know what the Canada Gazette is used for, who the Ethics Commissioner is or what the sergeant-at-arms does? Check the glossary of government terms for definitions ... Read More

William Lyon Mackenzie King, the best-educated and longest-serving Prime Minister of Canada, kept a daily journal for more than 50 years. His diaries provide a first-hand political and social history ... Read More

Canada is rapidly becoming a multilingual society according to language statistics from the last Census of Canada. Statistics Canada says that while most people in Canada speak English or French ... Read More

If you lose your job in Canada, you're probably eligible for Employment Insurance. Here's information on the requirements, benefits, rules, and how to apply. Employment Insurance also may cover maternity ... Read More

As employees at national parks in Canada continue their strike, the Parks Canada Agency is publishing the current status of national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas ... Read More

Canadian Chiefs of Police say a charge of 25 cents should be added to phone and Internet bills to help pay for the cost of wiretapping terrorist and other criminal ... Read More

Update: About 4800 Parks Canada workers went on strike August 13, after last-minute contract negotiations broke down. Parks Canada and the members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) ... Read More

The Order of Canada recognizes people who have made a difference to Canada. It is Canada's highest honour for lifetime achievement. Did you know that you can nominate a deserving ... Read More

For the first time in over a decade, the Canadian crime rate rose substantially in 2003, due to an increase in counterfeiting, property crimes and minor offences. The violent crime ... Read More

Even in the summer, there's lots of weather in Canada. Take this quiz and test your knowledge of the worst of Canadian summer weather. More: Extreme Weather Conditions

The RCMP's National DNA Data Bank has hit a milestone in successfully matching 2000 crime scenes with the names of convicted offenders. The 2000 matches represent the DNA Data ... Read More