Answered By: Shanna Pearson
Last Updated: Mar 01, 2024     Views: 777

The library has a list of databases that contain significant Canadian content. You can begin your search directly in one of these databases or you can browse our full list of databases; those that have significant Canadian content in them are denoted by a red maple leaf icon next to their titles: 

Alternately, the library website searches many databases at once and is a good place to start for general or multidisciplinary topics.

To search for Canadian content, include Canada, Canadian, or Canad* as one of your search terms. On your results page look for the Subject Terms limit on left-side of the page. Sometimes you can find locations such as cities or provinces that may help you narrow the search down further. e.g. 

Toronto showing as a subject term

The Journal Title limit may also help you refine your search to Canadian journals that you're familiar with, though this doesn't always guarantee a Canadian focus.

Finding Canadian research can be difficult, so if you find you need more help consider booking a research appointment, chat with our team, or drop by the Library Service Desk during our staffed hours.

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