ABOUT THE LIBRARY
About the Library
- Sonia L’Heureux was appointed Parliamentary Librarian on June 22, 2012.
- The Library of Parliament - Factsheet
- Overview of Organization
- Corporate Documents
- Photo Gallery
Employment Opportunities
The Library of Parliament is a dynamic employer providing stimulating, meaningful and rewarding work in a non-partisan environment.
Youth Opportunities
What's New
Sonia L’Heureux, Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) on an interim basis sent the following letter to Senators and MPs regarding ongoing delivery of PBO services.
Doors Open Ottawa 2013
The Library of Parliament's 125 Sparks Street location will again be open to visitors as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2013 on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd. For detailed information visit Doors Open Ontario.
Ask us a Question
Do you need information about Parliament? Contact us at
info@parl.gc.ca
Toll-free (Canada): 1
(866) 599-4999
Telephone: 1 (613) 992-4793
TTY: 1 (613) 995-2266
What is ALPHEUS? In the spirit of Alpheus Todd, Canada’s first Parliamentary Librarian, the Library has created an information request system for its parliamentary clients. ALPHEUS serves as a one-stop portal for submitting and tracking information and material requests throughout the parliamentary network.
Information About Parliament
- PARLINFO. Discover facts about the important events and people that shaped Parliament since 1867.
- How Canadians Govern Themselves. Used by tens of thousands around the world to understand the Canadian system of government
- Our Country, Our Parliament. For high school students studying English and French as a second language.
- More Publications About Parliament
Research and Analysis
The Parliamentary Budget Officer
The Library of Parliament’s Parliamentary Budget Officer provides independent analysis to Parliament on the state of the nation's finances, the government's estimates and trends in the Canadian economy.
Legislation
- LEGISinfo is Parliament's "one-stop-shop" for information on all proposed legislation.
Research Publications
The Library of Parliament prepares a series of publications on issues of
general interest to Parliamentarians.
Services to the Public
- Visitor Information including guided tours of the Parliament buildings, tour times, events and how to gain access to public galleries.
- Mementoes of Parliament Hill from the Parliament Hill Boutique.
- The Parliamentary Poet Laureate
Education
Experience the inner workings of Parliament from the convenience of your home or classroom.