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Statistics Canada (238 words) |
 | Statistics Canada, established in 1918 as the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, is the nation's central statistical agency. |
| In addition, Statistics Canada is a scientific research organization responsible for leadership in the development of statistical and survey design methodologies and techniques. |
| The Canada Handbook, the monthly Labour Force Infomat, The Canadian Economic Observer Monthly, a weekly summary of statistical highlights, the Statistics Canada Daily, vehicle of first release for agency data, now available through the Statistics Canada website, and Canadian Social Trends, a monthly journal of topical articles, are among the agency's most widely used publications. |
| CM Magazine: Far From Home: Canada and the Great War Series. (1264 words) |
| Far From Home: Canada and the Great War, the NFB series of ten videos which totals just over five hours of viewing time, examines Canada's role in World War I. The so-called Great War was a watershed for Canada: in terms of its self-perception, and its perception in the eyes of the international community. |
| Canada's performance in the war was renowned both in terms of its sheer size and the quality of its fighting forces. |
| Canada's World War I Minister of Militia and Defense concentrated power in his own hands, insisted that the Canadian military use the ill-conceived Ross rifle and liberally promoted his cronies. |
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