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Please use the library catalogue to search our extensive resources on Canadian history. Be sure to browse the Canadian history reference section: REF 971.

Useful Sites for Canadian Information

Alberta Online Reference Centre - E Library Canada will give you magazine and newspaper articles as well as video clips. 

The Canadian Encyclopedia: www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com

Edmonton Public Library: Search the public library catalogue. You can also search online reference sources if you have a valid public library card.


Specific Sites

CBC NEWS ONLINE - Canada's Online News Resource

bullethttp://www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/
bulletCBC Archives - Search the Archives for your topic. Excellent resources for major events in Canadian history.
bullet The October Crisis: Civil Liberties Suspended

The Solon Law Archive 1987 Constitutional Accord  (Meech Lake Accord)

Uni.ca - Aims to promote Canadian unity by providing a forum for discussion and news article, "essays on Canadian federalism, secessionism and perspectives represented in the unity debate." Quote from site about the organization: "We are Canadians who strongly believe that maintaining a united country is a more noble goal than separation and disintegration."

Canadiana -- The Canadian Resource Page

World - Canada - Links to various political links including Canadian political parties.

CNEWS - Canada's Web Source For News And Information


Bibliography Online

EasyBib
A painless way to do a bibliography (MLA style only. Just cut and paste (or type) your information (title, author, URL, etc.) and EasyBib supplies the appropriate formatting including punctuation, spacing, correct order of entries, etc.

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