Using Google to find Government Resources
Did you know that you can limit your search in Google to government websites? Here are some examples.
Tip: Remember to try a few searches using different search words, to vary your results.
- retail site:gov.bc.ca(adding site:gov.bc.ca searches only BC government websites)
- supermarkets site:gc.ca(adding site:gc.ca searches only Canadian federal government websites)
- pharmacy retail site:.gov(adding site:.gov searches only U.S. government websites)
Government and NGO
- Natural Resources Canada. EnergyIncludes profiles, statistics, analysis, reports and publications on energy sources, energy efficiency and energy resources.
- Natural Resources Canada. Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)Includes standards, statistics and publications.
- World Energy Council. PublicationsUN-accredited global energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum, with 3000 member organisations in over 90 countries and drawn from governments, private and state corporations, academia, NGOs and energy-related stakeholders.
Industry & Market Research Databases
- Business Source UltimateProvides access to journal articles, books and videos related to business, management, economics, banking, finance, and accounting. Use for finding articles, case studies, and company and industry information.
- IBISWorld Industry ReportsContains full-text market research reports for Canadian, US and global industries. Reports cover industry structure, trends, competitive landscape and operating conditions.
- MarketResearch.com AcademicMarket research reports for consumer products, demographics, food, beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and more. Includes reports from various sources, including Freedonia Focus, Packaged Facts and Kalorama.
- Passport GMIDInternational statistical and market research reports for over 200 countries, including natural resources under Economies.
- OECD iLibraryA complete online collection of journals, books, and statistical series and databases published by the OECD since 1998. Use for: full-text access to books, journals and statistics from the OECD.
- International Energy Agency. World Energy OutlookAnnual projections from the International Energy Agency. Note: this is available as part of UBC Library's subscription to the OECD iLibrary (it is not freely available on the Internet).
- PSAC (Petroleum Services Association of Canada)Overview of the industry: Exploration | Oilsands | Pipelines | Oil & Gas Services