Frequently Asked Questions

How many listings does ScottsGI.ca contain?
How often is ScottsGI.ca updated?
Can multiple users access this service?
Can I access ScottsGI.ca from any computer?
How can ScottsGI.ca help me manage my information?
What kind of search criteria can I use to access information?
How can ScottsGI.ca make my direct mailings easier?
Why is ScottsGI.ca so convenient?
What are the advantages of ScottsGI.ca?
Who gathers the listings for ScottsGI.ca?

How many listings does ScottsGI.ca contain?
ScottsGI.ca is the most comprehensive online database of its kind, boasting listings of over 27,000 government personnel. It contains the same contact information as the Scott's Government Index Print Directory.

How often is ScottsGI.ca updated?
The online version of the Scott's Government Index is updated monthly. With ScottsGI.ca you do not have to wait for the next edition of the Government Index to be printed; just search ScottsGI.ca for the most up-to-date database of Canadian government personnel available.


Can multiple users access this service?
Yes, multiple users can access ScottsGI.ca at a discounted price. We also offer volume discounts on multiple copies of CD-ROMs and Print directories.

Can I access ScottsGI.ca from any computer?
Yes, the database of Canadian government personnel found on ScottsGI.ca can be accessed from any computer (PC or Mac). You simply need to key in your username and password to access our secure server.

How can ScottsGI.ca help me manage my information?
With ScottsGI.ca you not only get the most complete government directory in Canada, you can copy and paste information into your word processing documents, and also export and print address labels. This saves you keying time and ensures the accuracy of your data.

What kind of search criteria can I use to access information?
With ScottsGI.ca, you can search through the Government Index using over any one or a combination of 20 search fields. Click here to see all searching options. The Advanced Search shows all available search fields.

How can ScottsGI.ca make my direct mailings easier?
With a Prospector account, you can download mailing lists of any size from the ScottsGI.ca web site. You have the ability to download data into other software applications such as MS Word for quick, easy, and seamless mail merges. Also, both Profiler and Prospector members have access to a Label Printing feature that incorporates 12 different Avery-style templates for a perfect job every time. Plus, you have the ability to use the cut and paste feature that allows you to paste address labels directly into your word-processing documents to avoid spelling contact information incorrectly. But more important, you no longer have to wonder if the mailing information you are using is correct or valid because our Government Index is being constantly updated.

Why is ScottsGI.ca so convenient?
ScottsGI.ca is the quickest way to access information on government personnel across Canada. With ScottsGI.ca you no longer have to thumb through thousands of printed pages to get the government personnel information you want. You can cross-reference data quickly and easily. Simply key in what you are looking for and let ScottsGI.ca do the rest.

What are the advantages of ScottsGI.ca?
ScottsGI.ca is a convenient way to access the most up-to-date listings of over 27,000 government personnel from any web-enabled computer, be it a PC or a Mac. ScottsGI.ca offers you the added advantage of being able to search for government information using up to 20 different search criteria. Furthermore, you can format your account to accommodate multiple users so your colleagues can also access the entire database. Plus, the government information in our Online directory can easily be copied and pasted into your word processing documents, making it easy and efficient to prepare mailing labels for your marketing campaigns.

Who gathers the listings for ScottsGI.ca?
The listings for our Scott's Government Index, as well as other Scott's Directories information products such as the Canadian Pharmacists Directory, Directory of Canadian Associations, Directory of Canadian Schools and our Corporate and Medical Directories are compiled by our full-time editorial staff. Click here for a list of all Scott's Directories products.