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  • 1. Research to Insights: A look at Canada’s economy and society three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
    Stats in brief: 11-631-X2023004
    Description: Reflecting on the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, this presentation provides insights into a range of issues that are currently impacting the economic and social lives of Canadians. These include an overview of recent economic and labour market developments, financial pressures related to inflation and affordability, and trends related to excess mortality and well-being.
    Release date: 2023-03-09
  • 2. Family matters: Disagreements within couples during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023003
    Description:

    This infographic presents findings on changes in the frequency of disagreements within couples since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also included are findings on the prevalence of disagreements within couples regarding decisions related to the ongoing pandemic situation. Data come from the 2022 Canadian Social Survey - Well-being and Family Relationships.

    Release date: 2023-01-11
  • 3. Sociodemographic disparities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake and vaccination intent in Canada
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202201200004
    Description:

    Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign began on December 14, 2020 with the arrival of a limited number of doses which were prioritized for high-risk populations, such as the elderly, residents and staff of congregate living settings, frontline healthcare workers, and Indigenous populations. Using data from the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Survey (CVCS), this study’s objective was to examine sociodemographic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination uptake and intent by identifying the social and economic determinants associated with vaccination uptake among seniors aged 60 years and older (i.e., those eligible for vaccination at the time of the survey) and the determinants of vaccination intent in the entire adult population.

    Release date: 2022-12-21
  • 4. Structural Economic and Lasting Social Changes: Enduring Impact of COVID-19 on the Health of Canadians
    Stats in brief: 11-629-X2022003
    Description:

    COVID-19 has changed the way we think about health data and analysis at Statistics Canada. This presentation will track the impact of the pandemic on health and highlight how Statistics Canada has been responsive to evolving health data needs by: identifying research priorities; developing new content and making projections into the future; and producing dissemination products for multiple target audiences.

    Release date: 2022-12-21
  • 5. Commuting in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: What changed from 2016 to 2021?
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022081
    Description:

    Based on the 2021 Census data, the following infographic looks at changes in commuting in Canada since 2016.

    Release date: 2022-11-30
  • 6. Youth life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic in a cross-national comparison
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202201100002
    Description:

    Little is known about cross-national differences in the decline of youth life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study compares youth in Canada, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom on life satisfaction before and during the pandemic.

    Release date: 2022-11-23
  • 7. Difficulties accessing health care in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: Comparing individuals with and without chronic conditions
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202201100002
    Description:

    Considering the difficulties experienced by individuals with chronic conditions in accessing health care prior to the pandemic, and their potential risk for adverse COVID-19 outcomes, it is necessary to understand how their access to health care was affected by the pandemic, relative to others. This study used data from the Survey on Access to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals During the Pandemic to estimate the proportion of individuals in Canada, with and without chronic conditions, who experienced difficulties accessing health care services during the pandemic.

    Release date: 2022-11-16
  • 8. Data profile: The Statistics Canada Biobank
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202201100003
    Description:

    The Statistics Canada Biobank is a valuable source of nationally representative health information. It contains biospecimens collected from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) and the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS). This data resource profile aims to provide an overview of the Statistics Canada Biobank to inform researchers and data users about the program and how it can be used as a resource for the advancement of health-related research.

    Release date: 2022-11-16
  • 9. Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey, Cycle 1: Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 13-25-0007
    Description:

    This public use microdata file (PUMF) contains data for a wide variety of variables collected from the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS). The CCAHS collected information on the presence of chronic conditions, self-reported COVID-19 status, testing history, risk for infection, health behaviours, vaccination status and intentions to get vaccinated. COVID-19 antibody seroprevalence laboratory data, and select demographic information are also available. Survey data were collected between November 2020 and April 2021, with the vast majority of collection occurring in January and February 2021.

    Release date: 2022-11-16
  • 10. Pharmaceutical access and use
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022071
    Description:

    Based on data from the 2021 Survey on Access to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals During the Pandemic, this infographic examines pharmaceutical access and use across regions and immigration status. It also looks out-of-pocket spending on medication and non-adherence to prescription medication because of cost.

    Release date: 2022-11-02
Data (24)

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  • 1. Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey, Cycle 1: Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 13-25-0007
    Description:

    This public use microdata file (PUMF) contains data for a wide variety of variables collected from the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS). The CCAHS collected information on the presence of chronic conditions, self-reported COVID-19 status, testing history, risk for infection, health behaviours, vaccination status and intentions to get vaccinated. COVID-19 antibody seroprevalence laboratory data, and select demographic information are also available. Survey data were collected between November 2020 and April 2021, with the vast majority of collection occurring in January and February 2021.

    Release date: 2022-11-16
  • 2. Daily COVID-19 Restrictions Index
    Table: 33-10-0496-01
    Geography: Province or territory
    Frequency: Daily
    Description: This table contains restriction indexes for the provinces and territories. The indexes begin in January 2020 and continue to the most recent reference period. The indexes are not seasonally adjusted. A difference is reported for restrictions on vaccinated and unvaccinated persons once a difference is present.
    Release date: 2022-08-24
  • 3. Monthly COVID-19 Restrictions Index
    Table: 33-10-0497-01
    Geography: Province or territory
    Frequency: Monthly
    Description: This table contains restriction indexes for the provinces and territories. The indexes begin in January 2020 and continue to the most recent reference period. The indexes are not seasonally adjusted. A difference is reported for restrictions on vaccinated and unvaccinated persons once a difference is present.
    Release date: 2022-08-24
  • 4. Selected police-reported crime and calls for service during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Table: 35-10-0169-01
    Frequency: Monthly
    Description:

    The selected police-reported crime statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic special survey collects timely monthly aggregate information on the types of police-reported activity, including criminal incidents and other calls for service, which occurred during the months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Release date: 2022-08-09
  • 5. Canadians' Health and COVID-19: Interactive Dashboard
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2021003
    Description:

    This dashboard presents selected health indicators for the Canadian population living in the ten provinces related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes estimates of the population aged 12 and older, by region and province, age group and gender. The indicators of health included show how Canadians rate their current mental health compared to before the pandemic - worse, the same, or better. It also shows what percentage of Canadians reported taking various precautions to protect against COVID-19, what percentage indicated having received a test for COVID, as well as the rate of those somewhat or very likely to get a vaccine. The data for this dashboard are based on the Canadian Community Health Survey, a annual population health survey that was adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to produce more timely estimates with new content related to the evolving situation. Estimates in this dashboard are presented beginning from September 2020 and will be updated with each completed collection period available from the survey.

    Release date: 2022-06-07
  • 6. Canadians' health and COVID-19, by age and gender
    Table: 13-10-0806-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    This table presents a series of indicators relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, including relating to perceptions of Canadians' mental health, precautions they've taken, and willingness to receive vaccine. Estimates are based on preliminary monthly data from the Canadian Community Health Survey, and are provided for the Canadian population aged 12 and older excluding the territories, by gender, age and region of residence.

    Release date: 2022-06-07
  • 7. Experience(s) of discrimination, reason(s) and context(s) of discrimination, 5 years before and since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, by groups designated as visible minorities and selected sociodemographic characteristics, 2020
    Table: 43-10-0061-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Global rate of discrimination, reason(s) and context(s) of discrimination, 5 years before the COVID-19 pandemic and since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, by groups designated as visible minorities and selected sociodemographic characteristics (age group, gender, immigrant status, generation status, first official language spoken and highest certificate, diploma or degree).

    Release date: 2022-05-17
  • 8. Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 6: Substance Use and Stigma During the Pandemic Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 45-25-0012
    Description:

    This public use microdata file is from the sixth survey in the Canadian Perspectives Survey Series and includes information about the use of substances, including alcohol, cannabis, opioids and non-prescription substances during the pandemic. This product is provided using Statistics Canada's electronic file transfer service.

    Release date: 2021-04-12
  • 9. School closures and COVID-19: Interactive Tool
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2021009
    Description:

    This tool aims to bring together the most relevant information available on the impacts of school closures and remote learning approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic on children and communities. It includes baseline information about populations already vulnerable heading into the pandemic, and recent released data about the impacts on COVID-19.

    Release date: 2021-03-15
  • 10. Selected socio-demographic and health indicators to better understand the impact of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic on children (various reference periods)
    Table: 13-10-0815-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Health region, Local health integration network
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    This data table covers key socio-demographic and health indicators at the health region levels of geography to better understand the different ways that remote learning approaches and temporarily closed schools have affected children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Release date: 2021-03-15
Analysis (162)

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  • 1. Research to Insights: A look at Canada’s economy and society three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
    Stats in brief: 11-631-X2023004
    Description: Reflecting on the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, this presentation provides insights into a range of issues that are currently impacting the economic and social lives of Canadians. These include an overview of recent economic and labour market developments, financial pressures related to inflation and affordability, and trends related to excess mortality and well-being.
    Release date: 2023-03-09
  • 2. Family matters: Disagreements within couples during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023003
    Description:

    This infographic presents findings on changes in the frequency of disagreements within couples since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also included are findings on the prevalence of disagreements within couples regarding decisions related to the ongoing pandemic situation. Data come from the 2022 Canadian Social Survey - Well-being and Family Relationships.

    Release date: 2023-01-11
  • 3. Sociodemographic disparities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake and vaccination intent in Canada
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202201200004
    Description:

    Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign began on December 14, 2020 with the arrival of a limited number of doses which were prioritized for high-risk populations, such as the elderly, residents and staff of congregate living settings, frontline healthcare workers, and Indigenous populations. Using data from the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Survey (CVCS), this study’s objective was to examine sociodemographic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination uptake and intent by identifying the social and economic determinants associated with vaccination uptake among seniors aged 60 years and older (i.e., those eligible for vaccination at the time of the survey) and the determinants of vaccination intent in the entire adult population.

    Release date: 2022-12-21
  • 4. Structural Economic and Lasting Social Changes: Enduring Impact of COVID-19 on the Health of Canadians
    Stats in brief: 11-629-X2022003
    Description:

    COVID-19 has changed the way we think about health data and analysis at Statistics Canada. This presentation will track the impact of the pandemic on health and highlight how Statistics Canada has been responsive to evolving health data needs by: identifying research priorities; developing new content and making projections into the future; and producing dissemination products for multiple target audiences.

    Release date: 2022-12-21
  • 5. Commuting in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: What changed from 2016 to 2021?
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022081
    Description:

    Based on the 2021 Census data, the following infographic looks at changes in commuting in Canada since 2016.

    Release date: 2022-11-30
  • 6. Youth life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic in a cross-national comparison
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202201100002
    Description:

    Little is known about cross-national differences in the decline of youth life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study compares youth in Canada, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom on life satisfaction before and during the pandemic.

    Release date: 2022-11-23
  • 7. Difficulties accessing health care in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: Comparing individuals with and without chronic conditions
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202201100002
    Description:

    Considering the difficulties experienced by individuals with chronic conditions in accessing health care prior to the pandemic, and their potential risk for adverse COVID-19 outcomes, it is necessary to understand how their access to health care was affected by the pandemic, relative to others. This study used data from the Survey on Access to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals During the Pandemic to estimate the proportion of individuals in Canada, with and without chronic conditions, who experienced difficulties accessing health care services during the pandemic.

    Release date: 2022-11-16
  • 8. Data profile: The Statistics Canada Biobank
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202201100003
    Description:

    The Statistics Canada Biobank is a valuable source of nationally representative health information. It contains biospecimens collected from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) and the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS). This data resource profile aims to provide an overview of the Statistics Canada Biobank to inform researchers and data users about the program and how it can be used as a resource for the advancement of health-related research.

    Release date: 2022-11-16
  • 9. Pharmaceutical access and use
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022071
    Description:

    Based on data from the 2021 Survey on Access to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals During the Pandemic, this infographic examines pharmaceutical access and use across regions and immigration status. It also looks out-of-pocket spending on medication and non-adherence to prescription medication because of cost.

    Release date: 2022-11-02
  • 10. Research to Insights: Recent Economic and Social Developments
    Stats in brief: 11-631-X2022005
    Description:

    This presentation provides a summary of some of the recent social and economic developments in Canada while emerging from the pandemic. It highlights examples of economic resilience and upcoming challenges.

    Release date: 2022-11-02
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