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    • 21. The Data Journey: What you need to know for successful navigation Archived
      Stats in brief: 89-20-00062020007
      Description:

      In this video you will learn about the steps and activities in the data journey, as well as the foundation supporting it.

      Release date: 2020-09-23
    • 22. Data stewardship: An introduction Archived
      Stats in brief: 89-20-00062020013
      Description:

      This video is intended for learners who wish to get a basic understanding of data stewardship. No previous knowledge is required.

      By the end of this video, you will be able to answer the following questions: What is data stewardship? What is the difference between data governance and data stewardship? Why is data stewardship important? What are the main roles of data stewards? What are the expected outcomes of a data stewardship program?

      Release date: 2020-09-23
    • 23. A Brief Overview of the Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer
      19-22-0003
      Description: This webinar will provide you with an introduction to the Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer (CSGE). This interactive mapping tool was designed at Statistics Canada to give users the ability to explore our data, create custom maps and download geo-enabled data into users' own workflows. The CSGE allows users to visualize data at granular levels such as dissemination areas and other geographies like provinces/territories and health regions. The CSGE includes a range of COVID-19 relevant indicators on health, demographic profile and socio-economic conditions of the Canadian population, all derived from Statistics Canada data holdings.

      The webinar covers basic functionalities of the Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer such as: finding and exploring data; exporting data in various formats and bringing it into your workflow; customizing maps; and changing base maps (satellite imagery, topography, etc.) to view data in a different context.

      https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/services/webinars/19220003

      Release date: 2020-05-11
    • 24. Canada 4.0: The Digital Transformation and its Impact on our Society and Economy Archived
      Stats in brief: 11-629-X2019003
      Description:

      Digitalization knows no boundaries. Canada's digital economy, or the economic activities related to the billions of online transactions that occur every day, is growing faster than the rest of the economy and is bigger than some of this country's largest industries. While data continues to drive our world, there is still much more to learn about Canada's digital transformation and its impact on our society and economy. As a result, Statistics Canada is going beyond traditional social and economic measures to capture Canada's full economic portrait.

      Release date: 2020-02-10
    • 25. Big data, deeper insights: Why Statistics Canada’s drive to lead the knowledge revolution will matter to you Archived
      Stats in brief: 11-631-X2020001
      Description:

      This booklet provides a snapshot of data offered by Statistics Canada.

      Release date: 2020-01-16
    • 26. 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
    • 27. Data Literacy: What It Is and How to Measure It in the Public Service
      Articles and reports: 11-633-X2019003
      Description:

      This report provides an overview of the definitions and competency frameworks of data literacy, as well as the assessment tools used to measure it. These are based on the existing literature and current practices around the world. Data literacy, or the ability to derive meaningful information from data, is a relatively new concept. However, it is gaining increasing recognition as a vital skillset in the information age. Existing approaches to measuring data literacy—from self-assessment tools to objective measures, and from individual to organizational assessments—are discussed in this report to inform the development of an assessment tool for data literacy in the Canadian public service.

      Release date: 2019-08-14
    • 28. The value of data in Canada: Experimental estimates
      Articles and reports: 13-605-X201900100009
      Description:

      In this paper a preliminary set of statistical estimates of the amounts invested in Canadian data, databases and data science in recent years are presented. The results indicate rapid growth in investment in data, databases and data science over the last three decades and a significant accumulation of these kinds of capital over time.

      Release date: 2019-07-10
    • 29. Measuring investment in data, databases and data science: Conceptual framework
      Articles and reports: 13-605-X201900100008
      Description:

      This paper aims to expand the current national accounting concepts and statistical methods for measuring data in order to shed light on some highly consequential changes in society that are related to the rising usage of data. The paper concludes by discussing possible methods that can be used to assign an economic value to the various elements in the information chain and tests these concepts and methods by presenting results for Canada as a first attempt to measure the value of data.

      Release date: 2019-06-24
    • 30. 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
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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
      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 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: 2024-04-12
    • 2. 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: 2024-03-21
    • 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
      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
      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
      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)
      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
      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
      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
    Reference (55)

    Reference (55) (0 to 10 of 55 results)

    • 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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