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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The Xenotext at LAC
We’ve welcomed groundbreaking works by Canadian poet Christian Bök into our collections
Events
Explore the various programs and events happening at LAC
Indigenous documentary heritage initiatives
Learn how LAC increases access to Indigenous-related content to preserve Indigenous cultures and languages
Visit us
Visit us, find out about exhibitions and our future Ādisōke facility
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Collection
- Search the collections
- Research basics
- Research guides and tools
- Census records
- A to Z research guides and tools
- First World War personnel files
- Genealogy and family history
Services
- LAC account
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- Ask us a question
- Copy services
- Legal deposit
- Order archival material
- Co-Lab
Updates
Library and Archives Canada welcomes unique works by Christian Bök into its collections
[2026-07-09]
New ATIP progress report for LAC—June 2026
[2026-06-30]
Changes to our distribution lists: end of the LISTSERV platform
[2026-06-25]
