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. Wildfire Management: A Statistical and Jurisdictional Portrait

    HillNote
    The size and impact of wildfires in Canada has grown over the past 20 years, and starting in 2023 a large increase can be observed. This HillNote provides a statistical portrait of wildfires in Canada since 2005, including the personnel mobilized to respond to them and the evacuations they caused. It also summarizes the various jurisdictional responsibilities in terms of wildfires.
    Evacuations
    Fire and rescue services
    First Nations reserves
    Jurisdiction
    Statistics
    Wildfires