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. Scrutiny of Regulations: 50 Years in Review

    HillNote
    On 1 March 1973, the Standing Joint Committee on Regulations and other Statutory Instruments met for the first time. Fifty years later that committee has undergone several changes, including to its name; it is known today as the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations. This HillNote commemorates the 50-year anniversary of the committee’s inception by providing some background information about the committee’s history and its evolution.
    Joint committees
    Parliamentary history
    Parliamentary procedure
    Regulations
    Scrutiny of regulations