Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) helps Canadians gain a better understanding of who they are. It serves as the continuing memory of the federal government and its institutions and as the guardian of Canada’s distant past and recent history.
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Glenn Gould fonds
Addition to CCUNESCO’s Canada Memory of the World Register
Events
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Indigenous documentary heritage initiatives
Learn how LAC increases access to Indigenous-related content to preserve Indigenous cultures and languages
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Collection
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Updates
New Collection data export tool now available
[2026-09-22]
Governance and Recordkeeping Around the World, September 2026
[2026-09-16]
Library and Archives Canada welcomes unique works by Christian Bök into its collections
[2026-07-09]
