Established in 1995, Public History began as a five-person Ottawa research firm. Today, the Public History team includes over sixty staff with a variety of academic backgrounds and professional skills. In 2005, Public History was proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary as the largest historical research firm in North America.

As a knowledge-based, technologically enhanced research company, our specialized services are used in: Aboriginal land claims and litigation; class actions and other types of civil litigation; social policy research; environmental assessment and other professional areas.

Our staff have conducted research at over 75 libraries and archival institutions in Canada and the United States. Our corporate experience working with Library and Archives Canada is extensive and we continue building our comprehensive knowledge of historic and contemporary record-keeping systems.

Public History is not an advocacy firm. As a proven leader in our field, we are committed to providing objective, high-quality research. We have successfully completed over 700 policy, writing, research, and analysis projects. Our projects have covered a wide range of issues, including: treaty history; legislative history; policy history; and the historical context of specific events.

Some of our current and past clients include:

Correctional Service Canada
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Department of Justice Canada
Law Reform Commission of Canada
Waswanipi First Nation
Long Plain First Nation
Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Ontario Power Generation
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
Ogilvy Renault
TransCanada Pipeline