Featured publications 2024

2024

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6 is designated as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in memorial of the 14 young women who lost their lives at Polytechnique Montréal more than 30 years ago. As we mourn their loss and remember their lives, we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred that led to this tragedy. To learn more about gender-based violence in Canada, we recommend these publications:

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-48 (November 29, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-47 (November 22, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-46 (November 15, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-45 (November 8, 2024)

Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day

From November 5 to 11, honour those who have served our country in times of war, conflict and peace. Learn more about this commemorative week by consulting these featured publications.

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-44 (November 1, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-43 (October 25, 2024)

October is Canadian Library Month

Libraries engage in the community, provide educational programs, support freedom of expression and so much more. We would like to recognize and celebrate the valuable role libraries play in Canada. Browse our highlighted titles and search for more!

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-42 (October 18, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-41 (October 11, 2024)

Women’s History Month in Canada

Our collection includes countless publications highlighting women in Canada, their achievements, and their challenges. Check out some of the titles below and take some time to explore others!

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-40 (October 4, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-39 (September 27, 2024)

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30, we honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. To learn more, we invite you to consult these publications.

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-38 (September 20, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-37 (September 13, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-36 (September 6, 2024)

Back to school

Millions of school aged Canadian children, teens and adults are back in the classrooms this time of year. Check out these titles from our collection about supporting students in Canada.

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-35 (August 30, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-34 (August 23, 2024)

31st Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada

The 31st Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada is available for download from our collection. The report covers the period from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

2024—Late Summer in Canada

During winter, we are often eager for the warmer weather to come. The late summer season has arrived, so let’s enjoy the natural beauty our country has to offer! Here are some publications from our collection highlighting just a few of Canada’s many warmer season activities:

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-33 (August 16, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-32 (August 9, 2024)

23rd Annual Report on Government of Canada Public Opinion Research Activities

The 23rd Annual Report on Government of Canada Public Opinion Research Activities is available for download from our collection. The report features an overview of public opinion research activities coordinated and contracted by PSPC on behalf of departments in 2023 to 2024.

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-31 (August 2, 2024)

Emancipation Day

August 1 is designated as Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.

Did you know that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now Canada?

To learn more, we invite you to consult the following publications:

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-30 (July 26, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-29 (July 19, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-28 (July 12, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-27 (July 5, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-26 (June 28, 2024)

Let’s celebrate Canada Day!

Each year, on July 1st, Canadians celebrate the anniversary of Confederation—Canada Day. To learn more about Canada's history, you are invited to check out these publications from our collection:

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-25 (June 21, 2024)

Pride Season

As we celebrate Pride Season 2024, we invite you to explore these and many other 2SLGBTQI+ related publications in our collection. These titles recognize the contributions of these vital communities in Canada and inspire awareness, inclusivity, and diversity.

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-24 (June 14, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-23 (June 7, 2024)

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada

We celebrate the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis throughout this month. To learn more about the history of Canada's Indigenous Peoples, we invite you to consult these publications from our collection:

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-22 (May 31, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-21 (May 24, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-20 (May 17, 2024)

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (May 17th)

Every Canadian should have the freedom to live a safe and healthy life that is free from discrimination. Whether they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, or non-binary, everyone deserves to be treated equally and with respect. To learn more, here is a list of selected publications on this theme.

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-19 (May 10, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-18 (May 3, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-17 (April 26, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-16 (April 19, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-15 (April 12, 2024)

2024 Federal Budget

2024 Federal Budget

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance has tabled Budget 2024. This important document sets out the government's fiscal, social and economic policies and priorities for the coming year.

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-14 (April 5, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-13 (March 29, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-12 (March 22, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-11 (March 15, 2024)

Francophonie Month

March is officially recognized as Francophonie Month! From coast to coast to coast, join us in celebrating the French language, its culture and diversity. Discover some highlights from our collection

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-10 (March 8, 2024)

International Women's Day

Each year on March 8, Canadians join the global community to commemorate International Women's Day. To learn more about the fight against sexism and continued efforts towards equal rights, we invite you to check out these publications from our collection.

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-09 (March 1, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-08 (February 23, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-07 (February 16, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-06 (February 9, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-05 (February 2, 2024)

February is Black History Month

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-04 (January 26, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-03 (January 19, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-02 (January 12, 2024)

From Weekly Acquisitions List 24-01 (January 5, 2024)

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