Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada (French: Bibliothèque et Archives Canada ) is the National Library of Canada. Originally founded in 1953, today it is the result of the merger between the National Library of Canada and the National Archives of Canada, 2003.

Their main task is to collect Canadian history in the form of text and images and store. These are provided by government departments, national groups or organizations and individuals.

The main building was opened by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson on June 20, 1967. Since the merger in 2002 over 1100 employees working there.

The office building is located in Ottawa (Ontario), in the vicinity of other major Canadian buildings such as Parliament Hill ( Parliament Hill ) or the Supreme Court of Canada. Outside the main entrance, the sculpture The Secret Bench of Knowledge by Lea Vivot is located.