Ecosystem accounting: Thematic accounts, 1971 to 2011
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Released: 2016-03-22
Statistics Canada is releasing land cover and land use data for selected geographical areas for 1971, 1991, 2001 and 2011.
These data track changes in the extent of built-up area by census metropolitan area (CMA) and CMA–ecosystem. Data are available in CANSIM.
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Information on ecosystem statistics and accounts can be found in the article "Measuring ecosystem goods and services in Canada" as part of the publication Human Activity and the Environment (16-201-X).
Information on land cover and land use can be found in the articles "Agriculture in Canada" and "The changing landscape of Canadian metropolitan areas" as part of the publication Human Activity and the Environment (16-201-X).
These publications are available from the Browse by key resource module of our website, under Publications.
Contact information
For more information, contact us (toll-free 1-800-263-1136; 514-283-8300; STATCAN.infostats-infostats.STATCAN@canada.ca).
For analytical information, or to enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality, contact François Soulard (613-882-8603; francois.soulard@canada.ca), Environment, Energy and Transportation Statistics Division.
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