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Archives Search - Information about the collections of the unpublished material of Library and Archives Canada from various databases and automated systems.
Genealogy and Family History - A Library and Archives Canada service that provides electronic access to genealogical resources in Canada.
Library and Archives Canada Blog [www.thediscoverblog.com] - A community engagement tool and resource for information regarding Library and Archives Canada services.
Canadian Encyclopedia [www.canadianencyclopedia.ca/index.cfm?PgNm=HomePage&Params=A1] - An electronic version of the Encyclopedia providing information on many Canadian topics.

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