Longitudinal Immigration Database (IMDB) Technical Report, 2021

Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 11-633-X2022009
Description: The Longitudinal Immigration Database (IMDB) is a comprehensive source of data that plays a key role in the understanding of the economic behaviour of immigrants. It is the only annual Canadian dataset that allows users to study the characteristics of immigrants to Canada at the time of admission and their economic outcomes and regional (inter-provincial) mobility over a time span of more than 35 years.

This report will discuss the IMDB data sources, concepts and variables, record linkage, data processing, dissemination, data evaluation and quality indicators, comparability with other immigration datasets, and the analyses possible with the IMDB.

no: 46
Issue Number: 2022009
Frequency: Occasional
Main Product: Analytical Studies: Methods and References
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