Who we are – what we do
  • Vision
    To be Parliament’s preferred and trusted source of information and knowledge.
  • Mission
    The Library of Parliament contributes to Canadian parliamentary democracy by creating, managing and delivering authoritative, reliable and relevant information and knowledge for and about Parliament.
  • Strategic outcome
    An informed and accessible Parliament.
What we do
  • Provide customized research and analysis to parliamentarians and their staff
  • Supply parliamentarians, parliamentary committees and associations with the information they need to examine the issues of the day, consider legislation and hold the government accountable
  • Preserve Parliament’s documentary heritage and ensure access to its collections
  • Keep parliamentarians informed and up to date, and deliver relevant news and information
  • Support parliamentarians in their outreach to the public by providing opportunities for Canadians to access, experience and learn about Parliament
Who we serve

  • Parliamentarians and their staff

  • Parliamentary committees and associations

  • Organizations that support Parliament

  • The Canadian public on behalf of parliamentarians

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