How to Cite a Government or Organizational Report in APA 7
Complete guide with examples for citing reports from government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations in APA 7th edition.
Basic Format: Government Report (Print or PDF)
Use the specific agency as the author. The parent agency appears in the source element.
Reference List Entry
Name of Agency. (Year). Title of report (Report No. xxx if available). Parent Agency. URL
Example: Statistics Canada
Citation
Statistics Canada. (2024). Labour force characteristics by province, monthly, seasonally adjusted (Catalogue no. 71-001-X). Government of Canada. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-001-x/71-001-x2024001-eng.htm
In‑Text Citation (Parenthetical)
(Statistics Canada, 2024)
Report from an International Organization
Example: WHO
World Health Organization. (2023). Global status report on road safety 2023. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080860
White Paper or Policy Brief
Include a description in square brackets after the title.
Example
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. (2025). A just transition for fossil fuel workers [Policy brief]. https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/just-transition
Report with Individual Authors Listed
Example
Tremblay, M.-S., & Colley, R. C. (2025). Physical activity of Canadian adults: Accelerometer results from the 2022 Canadian Health Measures Survey (Health Reports, Vol. 36, No. 4). Statistics Canada. https://www.doi.org/10.25318/82-003-x202500400002-eng
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a report with no publication date?
Use "n.d." for no date. If the content is likely to change, include a retrieval date.
Do I need to include the report number?
Include the report number, catalogue number, or publication number in parentheses after the title when available.