How to Cite a Government or Organizational Report in AMA 11
Complete guide with examples for citing reports from government agencies, NGOs, and organizations in AMA 11th edition.
Basic Format: Government Report
Use the specific agency as the author. Include report number if available. For online reports, add the accessed date and URL.
Reference List Entry
Agency Name. Title of Report. Report No. xxx. Publisher; Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL
Example: Statistics Canada
Citation
Statistics Canada. Labour Force Characteristics by Province, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted. Catalogue no. 71-001-X. Government of Canada; 2024. Accessed April 8, 2026. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-001-x/71-001-x2024001-eng.htm
In‑Text Citation (Superscript)
Statistics Canada4 reported that...
Report from an International Organization
Example: WHO
World Health Organization. Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023. WHO; 2023. Accessed April 8, 2026. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080860
White Paper or Policy Brief
Example
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. A Just Transition for Fossil Fuel Workers. CCPA; 2025. Accessed April 8, 2026. https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/just-transition
Report with Individual Authors
Example
Tremblay MS, Colley RC. Physical Activity of Canadian Adults: Accelerometer Results from the 2022 Canadian Health Measures Survey. Statistics Canada; 2025. Health Rep. 2025;36(4). doi:10.25318/82-003-x202500400002-eng
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I include the report number?
Yes, include the report, catalogue, or publication number in parentheses after the title when available.
What if the report has no publication date?
Use "n.d." for no date. Always include the access date for online reports.