There are many sources of reference material about adoption on the web, however, a lot of it originates in the US and is not very helpful for Canadians.
I have therefore compiled a list of sources that Canadians can link to, in order to obtain information on international adoption, personal stories, country information, as well as to link to support groups, newsgroups and on-line magazines. Many of the websites are Canadian; the US-based websites that I have provided links to have been carefully chosen - I hope you will find them informative and useful.
Country Requirements - the U.S. Dep't of State's website contains general information pertaining to the adoption process and the requirements of almost every nation. (Note: Not all of the information on this site is applicable to Canadians). National Bank of Canada Adoption Loan Program Adoption Council of Canada - organization raises awareness about, and promotes adoption of children. Website contains some source material about adoption, as well as links to other sites.Citizenship and Immigration Canada - must-read information about the immigration process for internationally adopted children. Site also has a French version Alberta Children's Services - important information for residents of Alberta on international adoption. International Adoption Families of Alberta - Support Group for Albertans adopting children from abroad. Ministry of Community, Family and Children's
Services of Ontario - website contains information for residents of Ontario on adopting a child locally and internationally. BC Ministry for Children and Families Adoption Information Index - website contains important information for residents of British Columbia wishing to adopt. Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia Support group for families with adopted children and those considering adoption.Nova Scotia Dep't of Social Services Adoption website contains information for residents of Nova Scotia looking to adopt. Quebec's Provincial authority (Secrétariat à l'adoption internationale) responsible for overseeing international adoptions by Quebec residents. Website offers information on international adoption for Quebec residents. Website is in French and English. IAFNB (International Adoptive Families of New Brunswick) - For further information about this support group, contact John McAdam at jmcadam@nbnet.nb.ca or (506)453-1866 Newfoundland Health & Community Services Adoption information for residents of Newfoundland. Saskatchewan Dep't of Social Services Adoption information for residents of Saskatchewan. 
Families with Children from China - website offering support to families who have adopted, or intend to adopt from China. Sites has relevant adoption, medical and document information, as well as links to FCC branches throughout Canada and the US.
China Center of Adoption Affairs - official website of the governmental authority responsible for overseeing Chinese adoptions.
Families with Children from China (Toronto chapter)
Interesting site providing information on many regions and orphanages in China, including personal stories, photos of adopted children and general information.
FAQ for parents adopting from China.
Growth Charts for Asian children
Eastern European Adoption Coalition - website provides information on adopting a child from countries in Eastern Europe.
ICHILD - website offers some information and resources for adoption from the Indian subcontinent. Includes 1CHILD mailing list subscription info, as we
ll as links to other sites and one personal story of the adoption of a child from India.
Den Haag Indian Children's Adoption Assistance Fund - provides financial assistance to Canadians adopting Indian orphans.
(FRUA) Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption- a support network for adoptive families with children from the former Soviet Union. Website offers practical information regarding adopting a child from the former Soviet Union, medical issues, travel to the area, as well as a mailing list and links to other sites.
Detailed information about adopting from various regions in Russia, including travel information, maps, what to pack, Basic Russian, flying to Russia, and hotels.
Adopting From Russia- Information and Resources.
Kazakhstan Detailed information about adopting a child from Kazakhstan, including travel, Kazakh culture, the adoption process in Kazakhstan and hotels.
Interested in adopting an orphan from Kazakhstan? CAFAC, a Manitoba-based adoption agency, facilitates adoptions from Kazakhstan.
Ukrainian Adoption Message Board - for people interested in adopting a child from the Ukraine, as well as those who have already adopted from the Ukraine. Board is moderated by Sonia Kondrat of the Ontario-based adoption agency, Ukrainian Cradle Adoption Agency.
Ukrainian Adoption Resources - links to information about Ukrainian Adoptions.
Amazon sells an excellent variety of books on-line. (Type in "adoption", "international adoption", "Russian adoption", etc., for a list and description of adoption-specific books.)
Treehuggers offers dolls and puppets for children, tailor-made to resemble your adopted child. Dolls reflect various ethnic and racial backgrounds that the adopted child can identify with.
China-Heritage Books - Children's books in English-Chinese and French-Chinese.
- a wonderful tool to help you communicate with your adopted older child. Also helpful during the adoption process abroad.
Adoption Institute - an excellent source for adoption-related research.
Adoption Helper, a Canadian adoption magazine, has a website offering practical information for Canadians wishing to adopt. Also provides links to other organizations and information sources.
Rainbow Kids - an American on-line international adoption publication offering advice about international adoption, personal stories, statistics and links to other adoption sites.
Adoption News- Up-to-date news stories concerning the "ever changing" field of adoption in North America and worldwide.