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Take part in our 2020 User Survey

Thank you for being part of the Community Data Program. In order to continue to serve our members through access to data, delivery of program resources and tools, and improving our network, we ask that you complete a short survey based on your experience with the program.

Statistics Canada - Upcoming Webinar Series - May-June 2019

Statistics Canada is offering four free upcoming online learning sessions. Advanced registration is required. As spaces are limited, please register early!

The Consumer Price Index – Launch of the new data visualization tool and recent changes to the program

A Perilous Data Deficit?

Check out this episode of The Agenda on TVO focusing on the dearth of data in Canada.

Reddit AMA – 2018 Annual Review of the Labour Market

On April 16, 2019, Statistics Canada will be hosting a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) to discuss the results of the 2018 Annual Review of the Labour Market, as well as national trends in labour statistics and key provincial and industrial sector changes.
 

2021 Census of Population Dissemination Consultation

Statistics Canada is conducting a public consultation on the 2021 Census of Population from January 15 to March 31, 2019. We encourage you to participate in this online consultation and forward information about the consultation to other census data users.

Ontario's Government Launches Data Strategy Consultations

Ontario's Government is working for the People by seeking public input for a provincial strategy that will help Ontarians and businesses benefit directly from the data economy, while being confident that their privacy is protected.

In the dark: The cost of Canada’s data deficit

From the Globe and Mail - When it comes to basic data about its own citizens – from divorce rates to driving patterns to labour trends – Canada simply doesn’t have the answers. If information is power, this country has a big problem.

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