Library and Archives Canada | Bibliothèque et Archives Canada Email Format
Government AdministrationOntario, Canada501-1000 Employees
Library and Archives Canada is a federal government institution responsible for preserving and providing access to Canada's documentary heritage. It serves as the country's memory institution, safeguarding a diverse range of materials, including publications, archival records, sound and audiovisual recordings, photographs, artworks, and electronic documents. Over the past fifteen years, its role has expanded to better meet Canadians' evolving information needs, drawing on expertise in information management. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the agency operates within the government administration sector and is a sizable federal organization. It serves both the public and government institutions, functioning as the continuing memory of the federal government and its institutions and facilitating access to a broad spectrum of documentary assets. The institution supports bilingual services, offering materials and information in both official languages.