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1. A case study of using Splink: Census duplicate matching Archived
Articles and reports: 11-522-X202200100002
Description: The authors used the Splink probabilistic linkage package developed by the UK Ministry of Justice, to link census data from England and Wales to itself to find duplicate census responses. A large gold standard of confirmed census duplicates was available meaning that the results of the Splink implementation could be quality assured. This paper describes the implementation and features of Splink, gives details of the settings and parameters that we used to tune Splink for our particular project, and gives the results that we obtained.
Release date: 2024-03-25
2. Record linkage techniques to identify 2021 Canadian Census dwellings in the new Statistical Building Register Archived
Articles and reports: 11-522-X202200100020
Description: The reconciliation of 2021 census dwellings with the new Statistical Building Register (SBgR) presented linkage challenges. The Census of Population collected information from various dwelling types. For a large proportion of the population, mailing addresses were at the centre: they were used for reaching out to people and collected as contact info. In parallel, the register environment has been evolving. The agency is transitioning from the Address Register (AR) to the SBgR holding both mailing and location addresses, while also covering non-residential buildings. The reconciliation was conducted using a combination of systems, notably the new Register Matching Engine (RME) for difficult cases. The RME holds an interesting range of sophisticated string comparators. A deterministic linkage approach was used, while incorporating some data knowledge like the entropy. Through metadata, the matching expert could also reduce the amounts of false positives and false negatives.
Release date: 2024-03-25
3. Statistics Canada International Symposium Series: Proceedings
Journals and periodicals: 11-522-X
Description: Since 1984, an annual international symposium on methodological issues has been sponsored by Statistics Canada. Proceedings have been available since 1987.
Release date: 2024-03-25
4. Survey Methodology
Journals and periodicals: 12-001-X
Geography: Canada
Description: The journal publishes articles dealing with various aspects of statistical development relevant to a statistical agency, such as design issues in the context of practical constraints, use of different data sources and collection techniques, total survey error, survey evaluation, research in survey methodology, time series analysis, seasonal adjustment, demographic studies, data integration, estimation and data analysis methods, and general survey systems development. The emphasis is placed on the development and evaluation of specific methodologies as applied to data collection or the data themselves.
Release date: 2024-01-03
5. Are “immortals” an issue for survival estimates derived from Canadian Cancer Registry data?
Articles and reports: 82-003-X202301200002
Description: The validity of survival estimates from cancer registry data depends, in part, on the identification of the deaths of deceased cancer patients. People whose deaths are missed seemingly live on forever and are informally referred to as “immortals”, and their presence in registry data can result in inflated survival estimates. This study assesses the issue of immortals in the Canadian Cancer Registry (CCR) using a recently proposed method that compares the survival of long-term survivors of cancers for which “statistical” cure has been reported with that of similar people from the general population.
Release date: 2023-12-20
6. Statistical Methodology Research and Development Program Achievements
Journals and periodicals: 12-206-X
Description: This report summarizes the annual achievements of the Methodology Research and Development Program (MRDP) sponsored by the Modern Statistical Methods and Data Science Branch at Statistics Canada. This program covers research and development activities in statistical methods with potentially broad application in the agency’s statistical programs; these activities would otherwise be less likely to be carried out during the provision of regular methodology services to those programs. The MRDP also includes activities that provide support in the application of past successful developments in order to promote the use of the results of research and development work. Selected prospective research activities are also presented.
Release date: 2023-10-11
7. 2021 Census Geography and Tools: GeoSuite and GeoSearch
19-22-0011
Description: An introduction to the role geography plays in Statistics Canada data. Viewers will learn about the different geographic levels Statistics Canada uses and how they are related, as well as two products - GeoSuite and GeoSearch - that the public can use to find detailed information for any place in Canada. Two case studies will be shown to demonstrate applications of these two products.
https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/services/webinars/19220011
Release date: 2023-09-12
8. Construction of a Northern Market Basket Measure of poverty for Nunavut
Articles and reports: 75F0002M2022003
Description: This discussion paper describes the proposed methodology for a Northern Market Basket Measure (MBM-N) for Nunavut, as well as identifies research which could be conducted in preparation for the 2023 review. The paper presents initial MBM-N thresholds and provides preliminary poverty estimates for reference years 2018 to 2021. A review period will follow the release of this paper, during which time Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada will welcome feedback from interested parties and work with experts, stakeholders, indigenous organizations, federal, provincial and territorial officials to validate the results.
Release date: 2023-06-21
9. Guide to the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 75-514-G
Description: The Guide to the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey contains a dictionary of concepts and definitions, and covers topics such as survey methodology, data collection, processing, and data quality. The guide covers both components of the survey: the job vacancy component, which is quarterly, and the wage component, which is annual.
Release date: 2023-05-25
10. Technical paper for the Northern Market Basket Measure of poverty for Yukon and the Northwest Territories
Articles and reports: 75F0002M2022004
Description:
This technical paper describes the results of the review period, including small adjustments to the disposable income amounts used in the discussion paper Construction of a Northern Market Basket Measure (MBM-N) of poverty for Yukon and the Northwest Territories. It also marks the end of the review period for the MBM-N for Yukon and the Northwest Territories by presenting the latest poverty estimates for reference year 2020.

Release date: 2022-11-03

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1. National Population Health Survey Overview Archived
Table: 82-567-X
Description:
The National Population Health Survey (NPHS) is designed to enhance the understanding of the processes affecting health. The survey collects cross-sectional as well as longitudinal data. In 1994/95 the survey interviewed a panel of 17,276 individuals, then returned to interview them a second time in 1996/97. The response rate for these individuals was 96% in 1996/97. Data collection from the panel will continue for up to two decades. For cross-sectional purposes, data were collected for a total of 81,000 household residents in all provinces (except people on Indian reserves or on Canadian Forces bases) in 1996/97.
This overview illustrates the variety of information available by presenting data on perceived health, chronic conditions, injuries, repetitive strains, depression, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, consultations with medical professionals, use of medications and use of alternative medicine.
Release date: 1998-07-29

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41. Technical supplement for the Investment Banking Services Price Index
Articles and reports: 62F0014M2019005
Description:
This document describes the updated methodology for Investment Banking Services Price Index (IBSPI).
Release date: 2019-07-08
42. Methodological changes to the Market Basket Measure in 2019 Archived
Articles and reports: 75F0002M2019005
Description:
This note describes methodological changes made to the Market Basket Measure (MBM) in Calendar year 2019. These revisions mainly affect MBM estimates for 2008 and 2009, but they also affect the overall interpretation of the trends in the MBM over the 2000s.
Release date: 2019-02-26
43. Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2017: Concepts and Methods Guide Archived
Articles and reports: 89-653-X2018001
Description:
This Concepts and Methods Guide is intended to provide a detailed review of the 2017 APS with respect to its subject matter and methodological approaches. It is designed to assist APS data users by serving as a guide to the concepts and measures of the survey as well as the technical details of the survey's design, field work and data processing. This guide is meant to provide users with helpful information on how to use and interpret survey results. The discussion on data quality also allows users to review the strengths and limitations of the data for their particular needs.
Chapter 1 of this guide provides an overview of the 2017 APS by introducing the survey's background and objectives. Chapter 2 outlines the survey's themes and explains the key concepts and definitions used for the survey. Chapters 3 to 6 cover important aspects of the APS survey methodology, sampling design, data collection and processing. Chapters 7 and 8 review issues of data quality and caution users about comparing 2017 APS data with data from other sources. Chapter 9 outlines the survey products available to the public, including data tables, analytical articles and reference material. The Appendices provide a comprehensive list of survey indicators, extra coding categories and standard classifications used on the APS. Lastly, a glossary of survey terms is also provided.
Release date: 2018-11-26
44. Using municipal wastewater to measure Canadians' consumption of cannabis and opioids Archived
Articles and reports: 13-605-X201800154922
Description:
Over the last number of months, Statistics Canada has been updating the national statistical system to measure the production, consumption and distribution of non-medical cannabis. To date, this work has involved updating classification standards (such as the North American Product Classification), developing models that take existing information (mainly from health and social surveys) and transform it into estimates of consumption and expenditure, as well as undertaking new surveys on cannabis consumption.
Release date: 2018-02-22
45. Preparing the statistical system for the legalization of cannabis Archived
Articles and reports: 13-605-X201700114840
Description:
Statistics Canada is presently preparing the statistical system to be able to gauge the impact of the transition from illegal to legal non-medical cannabis use and to shed light on the social and economic activities related to the use of cannabis thereafter. While the system of social statistics captures some information on the use of cannabis, updates will be required to more accurately measure health effects and the impact on the judicial system. Current statistical infrastructure used to more comprehensively measure the use and impacts of substances such as tobacco and alcohol could be adapted to do the same for cannabis. However, available economic statistics are largely silent on the role illegal drugs play in the economy. Both social and economic statistics will need to be updated to reflect the legalization of cannabis and the challenge is especially great for economic statistics This paper provides a summary of the work that is now under way toward these ends.
Release date: 2017-09-15
46. StatCan Blog: StatCan and the Alberta wildfire Archived
Stats in brief: 11-001-X201707516321
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2017-03-16
47. Compendium of Management Practices for Statistical Organizations from Statistics Canada's International Statistical Fellowship Program
Journals and periodicals: 11-634-X
Description:
This publication is a catalogue of strategies and mechanisms that a statistical organization should consider adopting, according to its particular context. This compendium is based on lessons learned and best practices of leadership and management of statistical agencies within the scope of Statistics Canada’s International Statistical Fellowship Program (ISFP). It contains four broad sections including, characteristics of an effective national statistical system; core management practices; improving, modernizing and finding efficiencies; and, strategies to better inform and engage key stakeholders.
Release date: 2016-07-06
48. Business statistics: A new approach Archived
Stats in brief: 11-001-X201516812543
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2015-06-17
49. Canadian Health Measures Survey: A tool for immigrant health research? Archived
Articles and reports: 82-003-X201500314143
Description:
This study evaluates the representativeness of the pooled 2007/2009-2009/2011 Canadian Health Measures Survey immigrant sample by comparing it with socio-demographic distributions from the 2006 Census and the 2011 National Household Survey, and with selected self-reported health and health behaviour indicators from the 2009/2010 Canadian Community Health Survey.
Release date: 2015-03-18
50. Researcher’s Blog Archived
Stats in brief: 11-001-X201503410941
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2015-02-03

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21. User Guide for the Survey of Household Spending, 2011 Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 62F0026M2013001
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This report describes the quality indicators produced for the 2011 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: 2013-01-30
22. User Guide for the Survey of Household Spending, 2010 Archived
Notices and consultations: 62F0026M2012001
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This report describes the quality indicators produced for the 2010 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: 2012-04-25
23. Overview of the Census
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-302-X
Description:
The Overview of the Census is a reference document covering each phase of the Census of Population and Census of Agriculture. It provides an overview of the 2011 Census from legislation governing the census to content determination, collection, processing, data quality assessment and data dissemination. It also traces the history of the census from the early days of New France to the present.
In addition, the Overview of the Census informs users about the steps taken to protect confidential information, along with steps taken to verify the data and minimize errors. It also provides information on the possible uses of census data and covers the different levels of geography and the range of products and services available.
The Overview of the Census may be useful to both new and experienced users who wish to familiarize themselves with and find specific information about the 2011 Census. The first part covers the Census of Population, while the second is about the Census of Agriculture.
Release date: 2012-02-08
24. Whole Farm Database Reference Manual Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 21F0005G
Description:
The Whole Farm Data Base (WFDB) is the product of a joint venture between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Statistics Canada. It was developed with the intention to meet the increasing demands of users of agricultural statistics for more disaggregated data at the whole farm level. The WFDB provides the means for users to evaluate agricultural policies and programs as well as analyze the viability, stability, and competitiveness of various farm businesses.
Integrating into one base the agricultural data, which are available from administrative and survey sources, is the essence of the WFDB. It can offer users access to a wider than ever range of disaggregated physical and financial data at the farm level.
This reference manual will familiarize potential users of the WFDB with the structure of the data base and the quality of the data and give a description of the WFDB products and services that are currently available.
Release date: 2011-12-23
25. Preview of Census Products and Services
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-300-X
Description:
The Preview of Products and Services offers an overview of the proposed products and services that will be released based on the 2011 Census of Population and 2011 Census of Agriculture results. Information will include a description of the products and services, 'What's new?' in comparison to 2006, levels of geography, availability/delivery methods, release timeframe and pricing.
The preview is an Internet product, and a PDF version is available via the Internet. This product will be updated periodically as details regarding products and services become finalized.
Release date: 2011-09-21
26. The relationship between monthly, quarterly, and annual growth rates Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 11-010-X201100611501
Description:
A detailed exposition of how the pattern of quarterly growth affects the average annual growth rate, including the relative importance of these quarters in determining growth These basic principles are applied to monthly and quarterly growth.
Release date: 2011-06-16
27. User Guide for the Survey of Household Spending, 2009 Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 62F0026M2010006
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This report describes the quality indicators produced for the 2009 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: 2010-12-17
28. Teacher's Guide to Data Discovery Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 12-593-X
Description: A guide for elementary and secondary teachers on the basic skills involved in statistical investigation: choosing the dataset, understanding data concepts and analysing the data with or without computer software.
Release date: 2010-09-24
29. Aboriginal Peoples Technical Report, 2006 Census, Second Edition Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-569-X2006002
Description:
The 2006 Census Technical Report on Aboriginal Peoples deals with: (i) Aboriginal ancestry, (ii) Aboriginal identity, (iii) registered Indian status, and (iv) First Nation or Band membership. The report aims to inform users about the complexity of the data and any difficulties that could affect their use. It explains the conceptual framework and definitions used to gather the data, and it discusses factors that could affect data quality. The historical comparability of the data is also discussed.
The second edition includes the same content as the first, and new text has been added on data processing (Chapter 3). As well, modified content about data quality and 'on reserve' communities has been incorporated into the original sections.
Release date: 2010-02-09
30. Aboriginal Peoples Technical Report, 2006 Census Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-569-X
Description:
The 2006 Census Technical Report on Aboriginal Peoples deals with: (i) Aboriginal ancestry, (ii) Aboriginal identity, (iii) registered Indian status, and (iv) First Nation or Band membership. The report aims to inform users about the complexity of the data and any difficulties that could affect their use. It explains the conceptual framework and definitions used to gather the data, and it discusses factors that could affect data quality. The historical comparability of the data is also discussed.
Release date: 2010-02-09

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