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.
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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