The Government of Canada has been a world leader in the records management domain (along with Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom).
Free access is available to the Governance and Recordkeeping Around the World Newsletter. Topical summaries and links to activities in the domain across the world provide insight into the importance of the recorded information management domain. Check it out!
ARMA International invites review and comment on a draft for discussion, "Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles".