RESEARCH - RESOURCE LISTINGS

Canadian International Development Research Centre (IRDC): IDRC is a Canadian Crown corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies. http://www.cprn.org/en/about.cfm

Vancouver Community Net: Operates free, non-commercial computer access and support to use the internet for community development, by providing public space on the internet for people in the lower mainland. The site provides a comprehensive resource library for non profits. http://www.vcn.bc.ca

Fraser Institute: A think tank providing research on economic freedom, education, non-profit studies, social affairs, trade and globalization and more. Online resources include forums, conference papers, surveys and more. www.fraserinstitute.org

Canadian Policy Research Networks: CPRN creates high quality research that guides decision-making as they craft social and economic policy. www.cprn.org

Sage Journals Online - Nonprofit and Volunteer Sector Quarterly: A searchable database of articles relating to nonprofit organizations and volunteerism. http://nvs.sagepub.com

Government of Canada Publications: Provides a web index to over 100,000 free and priced Government of Canada titles spanning two decades. http://publications.gc.ca

Nonprofits Canada - Canada's Nonprofit Information Source: is the public information portal of Imagine Canada (formerly the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy) and an important national repository for Canada's nonprofit sector knowledge base. The Imagine Canada Online Library is an excellent resource that is updated monthly. www.nonprofitscan.ca

BC Stats: Provides statistical information on business & industry, economics, population and demographics, census data, and surveys and analysis. Useful tools for measuring and planning. www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca

Statistics Canada: Provides current statistics and analysis on population, resources, economy, business, society and culture. Also includes thematic maps and tables. www.statcan.ca/menu-en.htm

The Non-profit and Voluntary Sector in British Columbia: Regional Highlights of the National Survey of Non-profit and Voluntary Organizations: http://www.imaginecanada.ca/files/en/nsnvo/g_british_columbia_sector_report.pdf

The Community Services Council of Newfoundland & Labrador has a virtual resource centre for non-profit and voluntary organizations which is always maintained and up to date. Visit www.envision.ca