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191. Estimation with link: Tracing sampling designs: A Bayesian approach Archived
Articles and reports: 12-001-X20030026779
Description:
In link-tracing designs, social links are followed from one respondent to another to obtain the sample. For hidden and hard-to-access human populations, such sampling designs are often the only practical way to obtain a sample large enough for an effective study. In this paper, we propose a Bayesian approach for the estimation problem. For studies using link-tracing designs, prior information may be available on the characteristics that one wants to estimate. Using this information effectively via a Bayesian approach should yield better estimators. When the available information is vague, one can use noninformative priors and conduct a sensitivity analysis. In our example we found that the estimators were not sensitive to the specified priors. It is important to note that, under the Bayesian setup, obtaining interval estimates to assess the accuracy of the estimators can be done without much added difficulty. By contrast, such tasks are difficult to perform using the classical approach. In general, a Bayesian analysis yields one distribution (the posterior distribution) for the unknown parameters, and from this a vast number of questions can be answered simultaneously.
Release date: 2004-01-27
192. Estimation of a measure of disclosure risk for survey microdata under unequal probability sampling Archived
Articles and reports: 12-001-X20030026784
Description:
Skinner and Elliot (2002) proposed a simple measure of disclosure risk for survey microdata and showed how to estimate this measure under sampling with equal probabilities. In this paper we show how their results on point estimation and variance estimation may be extended to handle unequal probability sampling. Our approach assumes a Poisson sampling design. Comments are made about the possible impact of departures from this assumption.
Release date: 2004-01-27
193. Inference for partially synthetic, public use microdata sets Archived
Articles and reports: 12-001-X20030026785
Description:
To avoid disclosures, one approach is to release partially synthetic, public use microdata sets. These comprise the units originally surveyed, but some collected values, for example sensitive values at high risk of disclosure or values of key identifiers, are replaced with multiple imputations. Although partially synthetic approaches are currently used to protect public use data, valid methods of inference have not been developed for them. This article presents such methods. They are based on the concepts of multiple imputation for missing data but use different rules for combining point and variance estimates. The combining rules also differ from those for fully synthetic data sets developed by Raghunathan, Reiter and Rubin (2003). The validity of these new rules is illustrated in simulation studies.
Release date: 2004-01-27
194. Methodological issues in the development and use of statistical indicators for International comparisons Archived
Articles and reports: 12-001-X20030016600
Description:
International comparability of Official Statistics is important for domestic uses within any country. But international comparability matters also for the international uses of statistics; in particular the development and monitoring of global policies and assessing economic and social development throughout the world. Additionally statistics are used by international agencies and bilateral technical assistance programmes to monitor the impact of technical assistance.The first part of this paper describes how statistical indicators are used by the United Nations and other agencies. The framework of statistical indicators for these purposes is described ans some issues concerning the choice and quality of these indicators are identified.In the past there has been considerable methodological research in support of Official Statistics particularly by the strongest National Statistical Offices and some academics. This has established the basic methodologies for Official Statistics and has led to considerable developments and quality improvements over time. Much has been achieved. However the focus has, to an extent, been on national uses of Official Statistics. These developments have, of course, benefited the international uses, and some specific developments have also occurred. There is however a need to foster more methodological development on the international requirements. In the second part of this paper a number of examples illustrate this need.
Release date: 2003-07-31
195. Evaluating the fundamentals of a small domain estimator Archived
Articles and reports: 12-001-X20030016613
Description:
The Illinois Department of Employment Security is using small domain estimation techniques to estimate employment at the county or industry divisional level. The estimator is a standard synthetic estimator, based on the ability to match Current Employment Statistics sample data to ES202 administrative records and an assumed model relationship between the two data sources. This paper is a case study that reviews the steps taken to evaluate the appropriateness of the model and the difficulties encountered in linking the two data sources.
Release date: 2003-07-31
196. Measurement of Output, Value Added, GDP in Canada and the United States: Similarities and Differences Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 13F0031M2003010
Description:
This document provides compilers and users in Canada and the United States with a fuller understanding of the present practices, similarities and differences between the two national accounts systems. This will enable users to make meaningful comparisons of the published national accounts data. This report is the result of the co-operation between professionals of the two countries in trying to harmonize and improve the respective national accounts, and hopefully, in due course, international standards.
Release date: 2003-06-20
197. Making Sense of Data
10H0054
Description:
The purpose of this workshop is to familiarise participants with basic techniques for the statistical analysis of data from sample survey.
Release date: 2003-04-01
198. Livestock Statistics Archived
Table: 23-603-X
Description:
This publication contains data from 1976 to date for major livestock series: cattle and calves, hogs, sheep and lambs, wool, furs, trade and prices, stocks of frozen meats, and apparent per capita meat consumption. Data highlights are also included. New and revised estimates for these data are released four times a year.
Release date: 2003-03-05
199. Studies at Statistics Canada Archived
Articles and reports: 88-003-X20030016473
Geography: Canada
Description:
Studies by Statistics Canada (www.statcan.gc.ca) helps you search and find all analytical studies (free or for sale) published by Statistics Canada.
Release date: 2003-02-18
200. The importance of a quality culture Archived
Articles and reports: 12-001-X20020026423
Description:
The reputation of a national statistical office (NSO) depends very much on the quality of the service it provides. Quality has to be a core value: providing a high quality service has to be the natural way of doing business. It has to be embedded in the culture of the NSO.
The paper will outline what is meant by a high quality statistical service. It will also explore those factors that are important to ensuring a quality culture in an NSO. In particular, it will outline the activities and experiences of the Australian Bureau of Statistics in maintaining a quality culture.
Release date: 2003-01-29

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1. Hierarchical File, 2006 Census (Public Use Microdata Files)
Public use microdata: 95M0029X
Description: This hierarchical file provides data on the characteristics of the population. The 2006 Census Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) contain samples of anonymous responses to the 2006 Census questionnaire. The files have been carefully scrutinized to ensure the complete confidentiality of the individual responses. The individual file was released on March 4, 2010 and the hierarchical file is available as of today, May 2, 2011.
Microdata files are unique among census products in that they give users access to non-aggregated data. The PUMFs user can group and manipulate these variables to suit data and research requirements. Tabulations excluded from other census products can be created or relationships between variables can be analysed using different statistical tests. PUMFs provide quick access to a comprehensive social and economic database about Canada and its people.

Most of the subject matter covered by the census is included in the microdata files. To ensure the respondents' anonymity, geographic identifiers have been restricted to provinces/territories and large metropolitan areas.

This product, offered on CD-ROM, contains the data file (in ASCII format), user documentation and SAS and SPSS program source codes to enable you to read the set of records. Note: users will require knowledge of data manipulation and retrieval software such as SAS or SPSS to be able to use this product.
Release date: 2023-09-12
2. Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer Hub Archived
Data Visualization: 71-607-X2020010
Description: The Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer empowers users to discover geo enabled data holdings of Statistics Canada at various levels of geography including at the neighbourhood level. Users are able to visualize, thematically map, spatially explore and analyze, export and consume data in various formats. Users can also view the data superimposed on satellite imagery, topographic and street layers.
Release date: 2023-01-24
3. Canadian Social Environment Typology: Data File and User Guide Archived
Table: 17-20-00022022001
Description: The Canadian Social Environment Typology (CanSET) data file on cluster membership by dissemination area is a downloadable data file. The file includes information on the variables that were used to create the clusters and a data table with cluster options on membership by dissemination area.
Release date: 2022-05-09
4. National Income and Expenditure Accounts: Data Tables Archived
Table: 13-019-X
Description: These data tables provide quarterly information on Canada's National Income and Expenditure Accounts (NIEA), 1961-2012. It contains seasonally adjusted data on gross domestic product (GDP) by income and by expenditure, saving and investment, borrowing and lending of each of four broad sectors of the economy: (i) persons and unincorporated businesses, (ii) corporate and government business enterprises, (iii) governments and (iv) non-residents. Information is also provided for selected subsectors. The tables include data beginning in 1961, and is no longer being released.
Release date: 2012-08-31
5. Livestock Statistics Archived
Table: 23-603-X
Description:
This publication contains data from 1976 to date for major livestock series: cattle and calves, hogs, sheep and lambs, wool, furs, trade and prices, stocks of frozen meats, and apparent per capita meat consumption. Data highlights are also included. New and revised estimates for these data are released four times a year.
Release date: 2003-03-05
6. Trade and Transportation: The Impact of the 1995 Transborder Air Services Accord Archived
Table: 51F0007X
Description:
For most of the post-war period, Canada and the United States have utilized an open regime to govern trade relations between the two countries. Such has not always been the case for transborder air services, however. In 1966, the two countries signed an air services accord (ASA) that governed commercial air services between the two. The 1966 accord was quite restrictive, limiting entry and price competition in transborder markets. This restrictive agreement governed Canada-U.S. air service for almost 30 years, finally being replaced in 1995 with a new ASA that has granted entry and pricing freedom in transborder markets.
Release date: 2001-06-05
7. Data Products: Dimensions Series: 1996 Census of Population Archived
Table: 94F0005X
Description:
This CD-ROM is part of the Dimensions Series which provides an in-depth analysis of census data. More than 150 tables represent a variety of special interest subjects linking a number of Census variables. Statistical information is presented on themes of considerable public interest with some tables examining historical trends and other tables detailing significant sub-populations. Data for geographical levels of Canada, Provinces and Territories are most widely represented with some data tables produced at the Census Metropolitan Area level. The Portrait of Official Language Communities in Canada and the Portrait of Aboriginal Population of Canada contain some information at the community level.Some tables show comparisons with data from earlier censuses to provide an historical perspective.
Release date: 1999-04-06

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Analysis (187) (0 to 10 of 187 results)

1. The Business and Community Newsletter
Journals and periodicals: 11-632-X
Description: The newsletter offers information aimed at three main groups, businesses (small to medium), communities and ethno-cultural groups/communities. Articles and outreach materials will assist their understanding of national and local data from the many relevant sources found on the Statistics Canada website.
Release date: 2024-05-23
2. The Eh Sayers Podcast
Journals and periodicals: 45-20-0003
Description: The ‘Eh Sayers’ podcast explores data of interest to Canadians, like social or news-worthy topics. It also aims to foster data literacy and deliver insight into the lives of Canadians by exploring the data the agency produces and tying it to real life situations through storytelling.
Release date: 2024-05-08
3. Investigating the Use of Blockchain to Authenticate Data from the Statistics Canada Website
Articles and reports: 11-633-X2022007
Description:
This paper investigates how Statistics Canada can increase trust by giving users the ability to authenticate data from its website through digital signatures and blockchain technology.

Release date: 2022-09-19
4. Confidentiality Vetting Support: Dominance and homogeneity using SAS Archived
Stats in brief: 89-20-00082021001
Description: This video is part of the confidentiality vetting support series and presents examples of how to use SAS to perform the dominance and homogeneity test while using the Census.
Release date: 2022-04-29
5. Confidentiality Vetting Support: Proportion and round tool using SAS Archived
Stats in brief: 89-20-00082021002
Description: This video is part of the confidentiality vetting support series and presents examples of how to use SAS to create proportion output for researchers working with confidential data.
Release date: 2022-04-27
6. Confidentiality Vetting Support: Rounding proportions using Stata Archived
Stats in brief: 89-20-00082021003
Description: This video is part of the confidentiality vetting support series and presents examples of how to use Stata to create proportion output for researchers working with confidential data.
Release date: 2022-04-27
7. Confidentiality Vetting Support: Dominance and homogeneity using the tcensus function (Stata) Archived
Stats in brief: 89-20-00082021004
Description: This video is part of the confidentiality vetting support series and presents examples of how to use Stata to perform the dominance and homogeneity test while using the Census.
Release date: 2022-04-27
8. Confidentiality Vetting Support: Rounding proportions using Rounder An R Shiny App Archived
Stats in brief: 89-20-00082021005
Description: This video is part of the confidentiality vetting support series and presents examples of how to use R to create proportion output for researchers working with confidential data.
Release date: 2022-04-27
9. Confidentiality Vetting Support: Dominance and homogeneity using R Archived
Stats in brief: 89-20-00082021006
Description: This video is part of the confidentiality vetting support series and presents examples of how to use R to perform the dominance and homogeneity test while using the Census.
Release date: 2022-04-27
10. The Journey of Statistics Canada Data: Why it Matters to You Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022016
Description:
This infographic explains the steps involved in collecting data for all Statistics Canada household and business surveys. The responses are compiled, analyzed and used to make important decisions and are kept strictly confidential.

Release date: 2022-02-28

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1. 2026 Census of Population Content Consultation Results: What we heard from Canadians
Notices and consultations: 92-137-X2024001
Description: Data from the Census of Population are important for all communities and are vital to plan services that support education, employment, transportation, health care and housing. To maintain the relevance of the census, Statistics Canada evaluates and reviews the census questionnaire content for each census cycle. In preparation for the 2026 Census, Statistics Canada consulted Canadians from fall 2022 to spring 2023. Detailed responses were received from organizations and individuals representing federal, provincial, territorial and local government departments; First Nations people, Métis and Inuit; the general public; academia; special interest groups; and the private sector.
This report focuses on the findings of the 2026 Census data needs consultation and stakeholder discussions. Chapter 1 explains whom we consulted. Chapter 2 describes the strength of census data users’ needs such as the size of the population of interest. Chapter 3 provides an assessment of the perceived data gaps in census content and the availability and suitability of alternative data sources. Chapter 4 focuses on information needs by census topic and how preparations for the 2024 Census Test will help meet these needs.
Release date: 2024-04-17
2. Methods for Constructing Life Tables for Canada, Provinces and Territories
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 84-538-X
Geography: Canada
Description: This electronic publication presents the methodology underlying the production of the life tables for Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2023-08-28
3. Statistics Canada's Data Access Training Series
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-20-0008
Description:
These videos are part of the confidentiality vetting support series and present examples of how to use different statistical software packages to perform the analyses required for researchers working with confidential data.

Release date: 2022-04-29
4. Statistics Canada Quality Guidelines
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 12-539-X
Description:
This document brings together guidelines and checklists on many issues that need to be considered in the pursuit of quality objectives in the execution of statistical activities. Its focus is on how to assure quality through effective and appropriate design or redesign of a statistical project or program from inception through to data evaluation, dissemination and documentation. These guidelines draw on the collective knowledge and experience of many Statistics Canada employees. It is expected that Quality Guidelines will be useful to staff engaged in the planning and design of surveys and other statistical projects, as well as to those who evaluate and analyze the outputs of these projects.
Release date: 2019-12-04
5. Transition of Labour Force Survey Data Processing to the Social Survey Processing Environment (SSPE) Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 75-005-M2019001
Description:
The production of statistics from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) involves many activities, one of which is data processing. This step involves the verification and correction of survey data when required in order to produce microdata files. Beginning in January 2019, LFS processing will be transitioned to a new system, the Social Survey Processing Environment. This document describes the development and testing that preceded the implementation of the new system, and demonstrates that the transition is expected to have minimal impact on LFS estimates and be transparent to users of LFS data.
Release date: 2019-02-08
6. Methodology of the Canadian Labour Force Survey
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 71-526-X
Description:
The Canadian Labour Force Survey (LFS) is the official source of monthly estimates of total employment and unemployment. Following the 2011 census, the LFS underwent a sample redesign to account for the evolution of the population and labour market characteristics, to adjust to changes in the information needs and to update the geographical information used to carry out the survey. The redesign program following the 2011 census culminated with the introduction of a new sample at the beginning of 2015. This report is a reference on the methodological aspects of the LFS, covering stratification, sampling, collection, processing, weighting, estimation, variance estimation and data quality.
Release date: 2017-12-21
7. Data Quality Toolkit
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 12-606-X
Description:
This is a toolkit intended to aid data producers and data users external to Statistics Canada.
Release date: 2017-09-27
8. User Guide for the Survey of Household Spending, 2014 Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 62F0026M2016001
Description:
This report describes the quality indicators produced for the 2014 Survey of Household Spending. These quality indicators, such as coefficients of variation, nonresponse rates, slippage rates and imputation rates, help users interpret the survey data.
Release date: 2016-02-12
9. The Research Data Centres Information and Technical Bulletin
Notices and consultations: 12-002-X
Description:
The Research Data Centres (RDCs) Information and Technical Bulletin (ITB) is a forum by which Statistics Canada analysts and the research community can inform each other on survey data uses and methodological techniques. Articles in the ITB focus on data analysis and modelling, data management, and best or ineffective statistical, computational, and scientific practices. Further, ITB topics will include essays on data content, implications of questionnaire wording, comparisons of datasets, reviews on methodologies and their application, data peculiarities, problematic data and solutions, and explanations of innovative tools using RDC surveys and relevant software. All of these essays may provide advice and detailed examples outlining commands, habits, tricks and strategies used to make problem-solving easier for the RDC user.
The main aims of the ITB are:
- the advancement and dissemination of knowledge surrounding Statistics Canada's data; - the exchange of ideas among the RDC-user community;- the support of new users; - the co-operation with subject matter experts and divisions within Statistics Canada.
The ITB is interested in quality articles that are worth publicizing throughout the research community, and that will add value to the quality of research produced at Statistics Canada's RDCs.
Release date: 2015-03-25
10. User Guide for the Survey of Household Spending, 2013 Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 62F0026M2015001
Description:
This report describes the quality indicators produced for the 2013 Survey of Household Spending. These quality indicators, such as coefficients of variation, nonresponse rates, slippage rates and imputation rates, help users interpret the survey data.
Release date: 2015-01-22

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