Research Guides: Political Science: Primary Sources

Primary Sources

From time to time you'll be asked to use primary sources, such as newspapers or political speeches, in your assignments. Brock Library has access to resources that make these sources available. Learn more about primary sources by watching this video:

Newpapers

Globe and Mail @ Proquest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
- Full page newspaper archive including all stories, images, advertisements, classifieds, political cartoons, births and deaths from Canada's National Newspaper, dating back to pre-confederation era
- 1844 - present (4 year delay on current content)
- Permitted Uses
Toronto Star @ ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
- Full text of the Toronto Star from 1894-present.
- 2+ year delay on current content
- Access available current issues of the Toronto Star
- Permitted Uses
Omni Newspaper Search This link opens in a new window
- Search current and historical newspaper coverage.

Speeches, Debates, and Bills

Ontario House Hansard index
Hansard indexes can help you find information in the House of Commons
Federal Hansard
The Hansard Index is the key to information about what is said by Members of Parliament in the House of Commons during the 35th Parliament, 2nd Session. The subject entries will either provide reference to a page number or, a combination of page number followed by the issue sitting number and time checks in the daily Hansard.