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Search Omni for books and ebooks by, and about the organization. Articles are included in Omni but the databases listed in News & Articles are more precise. Think tanks, research institutes and public policy groups publish information and reports on the issues and sectors that nonprofits, charities and governments are involved in. 

example of an ebook:
A century of Parks Canada, 1911-2011. (2011). University of Calgary Press
https://ocul-qu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_QU/r9dor2/alma9995446702181

other documents and reports from Parks Canada are available via Omni - use 'Advanced Search'
And on the Parks Canada website - see 'About the Parks Canada Agency' at the bottom of the main page. 

 

Metropolitan, Provincial and Canadian economic analysis and data is in
Conference Board e-Library
Reports, presentations, webinars and data providing analysis of key Canadian economic, organizational performance, and public policy issues. Also economic forecasting.

 

Policy Commons
Policy Commons database provides access to the latest research from policy experts, governments, think tanks, IGO’s and NGO’s.
Search the name of the organization.
Filter by Year and Topic - use the 'View More' links in the filters. Also, use the 'Grid' view. 

Think Tank Search Tool
Custom search of global think tanks.  And a list of major Canadian organizations and interest groups.

and here is the Guide to Government Information: Canada
comprehensive, organized links to federal, provincial and municipal jurisdictions, agencies, departments, statistics, legislation, issues and policies

 

Information about Canadian charities and philanthropy:

Charity Intelligence 

Imagine Canada 

Statistics Canada
data on Volunteering and Donating