How to Cite a Government or Organizational Report in Vancouver
Complete guide with examples for citing reports from government agencies and organizations in Vancouver referencing style.
Basic Format: Government Report (Online)
Cite government documents under the department, unit, or agency as the corporate author. Include report numbers if available.
Reference List Entry
1. Government Agency. Document title: subtitle [Internet]. Place of publication: Publisher; Year [cited Year Month Day]. Report No.: xxx. Available from: URL
Example: Statistics Canada
Citation
1. Statistics Canada. Labour force characteristics by province, monthly, seasonally adjusted [Internet]. Ottawa (ON): Government of Canada; 2024 [cited 2026 Apr 8]. Cat. no. 71-001-X. Available from: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-001-x/71-001-x2024001-eng.htm
In‑Text Citation
Statistics Canada (1) reports that employment increased in 2024.
Report from an International Organization
Example: WHO
2. World Health Organization. Global status report on road safety 2023 [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 2023 [cited 2026 Apr 8]. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080860
White Paper or Policy Brief
Example
3. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. A just transition for fossil fuel workers [Internet]. Ottawa (ON): CCPA; 2025 [cited 2026 Apr 8]. Available from: https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/just-transition
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to include the report number?
Yes. Include the report, catalogue, or publication number when available.
What if the agency name has changed?
Record the publisher and author as they appeared when the document was originally published. Do not amend the name to its current title.[reference:6]