How to Cite a Government or Organizational Report in MLA 9
Complete guide with examples for citing reports from government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations in MLA 9th edition.
Basic Format: Government Report (Print or PDF)
Use the government agency as the author. If a specific author is named, list them first, then the agency as the publisher.
Works Cited Entry
Government Agency. Title of Report. Publisher, Year.
Example: Statistics Canada
Citation
Statistics Canada. Labour Force Characteristics by Province, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted. Government of Canada, 2024.
In‑Text Citation
(Statistics Canada 12)
Online Report (with URL)
Example
World Health Organization. Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023. WHO, 2023, 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, www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/just-transition.
Report with Individual Authors
Example
Tremblay, Marc-André, and Rachel Colley. Physical Activity of Canadian Adults: Accelerometer Results from the 2022 Canadian Health Measures Survey. Statistics Canada, 2025, www.doi.org/10.25318/82-003-x202500400002-eng.
In‑Text Citation
(Tremblay and Colley 22)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a report with no publication date?
Omit the date. You may optionally include an access date: Title of Report. Publisher, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.
Do I need to include the report number?
In MLA 9, report numbers are not required but can be included if they help identify the source. Place them after the title.