Research publications

The Library of Parliament’s research publications provide non-partisan, reliable and timely information and analysis on current and emerging issues, legislation and major public policy topics.

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HillNotes

Quick reads on topics of interest to parliamentarians

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HillStudies

In-depth reads on topics of interest to parliamentarians (formerly Background papers and In briefs)

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Legislative summaries

Concise analyses of certain bills before Parliament

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Trade and investment profiles

Fact sheets on Canada’s trade and investment relationship with selected countries and regions

Archived research publications are available in our catalogue.

  1. Women and 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans in Canada

    HillStudies
    2025-08-e.pdf (681.27 KB)
    This HillStudy explores several aspects in which women and 2SLGBTQI+ veterans of the CAF and RCMP continue to be disadvantaged compared to veterans overall, including physical and mental health, transition to civilian life and post-military income. It also compares the experiences of Canadian women and 2SLGBTQI+ veterans to those of their peers in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
    Armed forces
    Australia
    Canada
    Equality rights
    Gender equality
    Gender identity and expression
    Gender-based analysis plus
    Gender-based discrimination
    Gender-based violence
    LGBTQ2+ communities
    Military personnel
    Pay equity
    Post-traumatic stress disorder
    Sexual offences
    Status of women
    United Kingdom
    United States of America
    Veterans
    Women

  2. Gender-based Analysis Plus in Canada

    HillNote
    In May 2024, the Government of Canada is holding its 12th annual Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) Awareness Week. The Government of Canada uses GBA Plus to assess the impact of legislation, policies, programs and budgetary measures on diverse groups of women, men and gender-diverse people in an effort to reduce inequalities. This HillNote defines key concepts and aims to improve understanding of the way that GBA Plus is applied within the Government of Canada.
    Discrimination
    Equality rights
    Gender equality
    Gender-based analysis plus
    Gender-based discrimination
    Policy review