Videos

Watch our videos about Statistics Canada's role, activities, survey results and more.

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Joe Anonymous

Release date: March 1, 2019

Joe Anonymous

Did you know that Statistics Canada data can have an important impact on your life? Joe Anonymous is a video which clears up misconceptions about how Statistics Canada acquires data and explains the processes in place which prevent the sharing of your personal, private and financial information.

Structural Economic and Lasting Social Changes: Enduring Impact of COVID-19 on the Health of Canadians

Release date: December 21, 2022

Structural Economic and Lasting Social Changes: Enduring Impact of COVID-19 on the Health of Canadians

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of Canadians in many ways. Tracking the impact of the pandemic on health requires short and long-term thinking. In this presentation, you will learn about how Statistics Canada has been responsive to evolving health data needs through the identification of research priorities, development of new survey content, making projections into the future and producing new dissemination products to reach more Canadians.

Sylvia Ostry: Lessons from A Legend

Release date: October 7, 2022

Sylvia Ostry: Lessons from A Legend

Sylvia Ostry was Canada's first (and only) female chief statistician, the first woman appointed as a deputy minister in Canadian history, and the first female chief economist at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

That time when Sylvia Ostry was told she had to enter through the side door of a private club

Release date: October 7, 2022

That time when Sylvia Ostry was told she had to enter through the side door of a private club

A video about the time that former chief statistician, Sylvia Ostry, was told to enter through the side door to get to her meeting because that was the women's entrance

Identifying pandemic hubs (health regions)

Release date: June 13, 2022

Identifying pandemic hubs (health regions)

The Data Science and Modern Methods Forum is a virtual event series created to inform Statistics Canada employees of the department's ongoing data science projects. This presentation by Andres Solis Montero, Lead Data Scientist and Saeid Molladavoudi, Senior Data Science Advisor, from the June 2021 forum event features the ways in which they identified pandemic hubs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learning optimal intervention strategies through agent-based reinforcement learning

Release date: June 13, 2022

Learning optimal intervention strategies through agent-based reinforcement learning

This presentation by Data Science Division data scientists, Nicholas Denis and Blair Drummond from the June 2021 forum event, features optimal intervention strategies through agent-based reinforcement learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data Science and Modern Methods Forum – June 23, 2021

Release date: June 13, 2022

Data Science and Modern Methods Forum – June 23, 2021

The Data Science and Modern Methods Forum is a virtual event series created to inform Statistics Canada employees of the department's ongoing data science projects. This highlight reel from the June 2021 forum event features some of the innovative data science projects our agency has been working on.

Data Governance – Responsible privacy

Release date: March 9, 2022

Data Governance – Responsible privacy

There are many challenges facing Canadians today: income inequality, an aging population, urbanization, technological change, globalization, a shift to more renewable energy sources, and even emerging issues like the COVID-19 pandemic. To be able to respond, Canadians need data they can trust.

30th Anniversary of the Fundamental Principles of Statistics

Release date: February 11, 2022

30th Anniversary of the Fundamental Principles of Statistics

To mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics(FPOS) by the UNECE, Statistics Canada and some of its partners reflect on Principle 1: the need for data to be relevant, ​impartial and accessible to all.

StatsCAN app

Release date: January 31, 2022

StatsCAN app

StatsCAN app has been launched! Check out our video for a sneak peek!

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Happy International Women's Day 2021!

Release date: March 8, 2021

Happy International Women's Day 2021!

Statistics Canada's Women's Subcommittee recognizes International Women's Day with the theme #ChooseToChallenge.

Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Release date: December 4, 2020

Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Statistics Canada's Women's Subcommittee recognizes Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.

Connecting the world with data we can trust

Release date: October 20, 2020

We Stand Tall

At Statistics Canada, we have been collecting data for over a century, and our methods are always evolving. In this digital age, the need for information is growing.

Diversity at the Heart of Statistics Canada

Release date: October 19, 2020

Diversity at the Heart of Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada supports, encourages and promotes diversity in the workplace.

We Stand Tall

Release date: June 30, 2020

We Stand Tall

This Canada Day feels a little bit different. Explore what the data say about how Canadians are caring for each other and themselves. We may be physically apart, but we're facing these challenges together.

50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act

Release date: December 10, 2019

50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act

Join Statistic Canada in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act. This video helps to better understand how official languages data, can answer your questions.

A modern framework: Breaking new ground

Release date: November 26, 2019

A modern framework: Breaking new ground

Learn how the Necessity and Proportionality Framework helps to ensure that important statistical values, such as privacy and confidentiality, continue to be upheld.

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Anil Arora

Release date: November 5, 2019

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Anil Arora

In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Anil Arora discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Douglas Norris

Release date: November 5, 2019

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Douglas Norris

In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Douglas Norris discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Gustave Goldmann

Release date: November 5, 2019

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Gustave Goldmann

In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Gustave Goldmann discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Jack Jedwab

Release date: November 5, 2019

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Jack Jedwab

In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Jack Jedwab discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Jan Kestle

Release date: November 5, 2019

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Jan Kestle

In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Jan Kestle discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Martin Cooke

Release date: November 5, 2019

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Martin Cooke

In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Martin Cooke discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Michael Wolfson

Release date: November 5, 2019

Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Michael Wolfson

In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Michael Wolfson discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.

Modernizing to serve Canadians

Release date: August 9, 2019

Modernizing to serve Canadians

Learn how Statistics Canada is modernizing to better serve Canadians.

Data in a changing world

Release date: June 28, 2019

Data in a changing world

The ways that people interact and communicate with one another have changed. This video looks at new methods that Statistics Canada is using to provide Canadians with the information that matters.

One Hundred Years and Counting

Release date: March 16, 2018

Statcan100 video - 100 Years and Counting

Celebrate Statistics Canada's centennial by looking back on our journey with Canada.

Fundamental Principles

Release date: January 15, 2014

Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics

Find out how the 10 fundamental principles of official statistics guide Statistics Canada.

Around the world and back: A video about Statistics Canada's role internationally

Release date: January 31, 2014

Participating in surveys

Canadian Survey on Disability: From 2017 to 2022, American Sign Language

Release date: December 1, 2023

Canadian Survey on Disability: From 2017 to 2022, American Sign Language

This American Sign Language video highlights disability and accessibility data from the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability included in The Daily.

Early Learning and Child Care Arrangements – Children with Long-term Conditions and Disabilities, American Sign Language

Release date: April 24, 2023

Early Learning and Child Care Arrangements – Children with Long-term Conditions and Disabilities, American Sign Language

This American Sign Language video provides an introduction to the Survey on Early Learning and Child Care Arrangements – Children with Long-term Conditions & Disabilities. Specifically, it includes a brief description of what participating in the survey involves, the benefits of participating in the survey, and information on privacy and confidentiality.

Introduction to the Survey on Accessible Print Materials, American Sign Language

Release date: March 15, 2023

Introduction to the Survey on Accessible Print Materials, American Sign Language

This American Sign Language video provides an introduction to the Survey on Accessible Print Materials. Specifically, it includes a brief description of the benefits of participating in the survey, what participating in the survey involves, how respondents were selected to participate, and information on privacy and confidentiality.

Canadian Health Measures Survey

Release date: September 15, 2022

Canadian Health Measures Survey

Statistics Canada, in partnership with Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, conducts the Canadian Health Measures Survey. This video encourages participation from all who have been selected for the survey. Participation in the Canadian Health Measures survey provides valuable health data not typically obtained during a routine visit to a doctor or another health professional.

Time Use Survey: How does the diary work and what questions are asked?

Release date: July 6, 2022

Time Use Survey: How does the diary work and what questions are asked?

This video is a tool for respondents who have been selected for the Time Use Survey 2022, and explores how to complete the time diary.

Time Use Survey: What if I was doing more than one activity at the same time?

Release date: July 6, 2022

Time Use Survey: What if I was doing more than one activity at the same time?

This video explores how to report simultaneous activities within the time diary of the Time Use Survey 2022.

Time Use Survey: Reporting travel activities

Release date: July 6, 2022

Time Use Survey: Reporting travel activities

This video explores what to do if a travel edit is triggered while completing the time diary of the Time Use Survey 2022.

2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey

Release date: May 31, 2022Correction date: June 17, 2022

2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey

This video encourages participation from all who have been selected for the Indigenous Peoples Survey, running from May to October, 2022.

Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS) - Introduction

Release date: January 4, 2021Correction date: April 1, 2022

Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS) - Introduction

Statistics Canada, in partnership with Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, has created the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS). This video explains more about the survey, in both English and American Sign Language (ASL).

Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey

Release date: January 4, 2021Correction date: April 1, 2022

Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey

This video will demonstrate how to provide your dried blood spot sample. Your sample will allow us to better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies among Canadians.

StatCan Surveys: There's Power in Numbers

Release date: January 29, 2019

StatCan Surveys: There's Power in Numbers

This video seeks to show, with examples, how useful Statistics Canada data can be, and to explain to young Canadians the importance of participating in surveys if they are selected.

Mental health issues and young adults

Release date: August 3, 2018

Mental health issues and young adults

This video seeks to encourage young people aged 18 to 34 to participate in Statistics Canada surveys, such as the Canadian Community Health Survey.

Finding a place to live, not an easy task!

Release date: July 5, 2018

Video - Finding a place to live, not an easy task!

This video helps to better understand how survey data, such as the Census of Population, can answer your questions, help you make decisions and make your life a little simpler.

People skills and the job market

Release date: June 15, 2018

People skills and the job market

This video helps to better understand how survey data, such as the Labour Force Survey, can answer your questions, help you make decisions and make your life a little simpler.

Choosing a career, not an easy task!

Release date: May 1, 2018

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This video helps to better understand how survey data, such as the Labour Force Survey, can answer your questions, help you make decisions and make your life a little simpler.

Canadian Health Measures Survey: Mobile examination centre video tour

Release date: April 5, 2018

Canadian Health Measures Survey: Mobile examination centre video tour

This walkthrough has the viewer moving through each room and section of the Mobile Examination Clinic's three trailers.

Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM)

Release date: June 2, 2016

Discover how the Enterprise Portfolio Management team (EPM) supports some of Canada's largest enterprises.

Canadian Health Measures Survey: Information for survey participants

Release date: January 5, 2016

A video for respondents of the Canadian Health Measures Survey.

You Keep Canada Working

Release date: August 18, 2015

The video is geared toward individuals selected to participate in the National Apprenticeship Survey. The goal is to encourage them to participate in the survey, by emphasizing how their participation can have a positive impact on apprenticeship programs in Canada, and by highlighting the contributions that people working in the trades make to Canadian society.

Statistical data

Results from the Survey on Accessible Print Materials, American Sign Language

Release date: October 3, 2023

Results from the Survey on Accessible Print Materials, American Sign Language

Using data from the Survey on Accessible Print Material (SAPM), this American Sign Language video examines access to alternate format material among Canadians who had difficulties with print material.

Simplify Information Extraction with AI powered solutions

Release date: September 1, 2023

Simplify Information Extraction with AI powered solutions

Study these three financial documents. In the next 5 seconds, can you find and identify the name of store, telephone number and total price? Ready? GO!

What is the pay gap between persons with and without disabilities? American Sign Language

Release date: June 27, 2023

What is the pay gap between persons with and without disabilities? American Sign Language

Using data from the Canadian Income Survey (CIS), this American Sign Language video examines the earnings pay gap among persons with and without disabilities.

Canada by the million

Release date: June 16, 2023

Canada by the million

Hello Canada, your Chief Statistician here. I'm pleased to report that we are now 40 million Canadians What an exciting milestone for our country, we are now living through one of these moments of great change, and I for one can't wait to see what kind of future we will build.

2021 Census of Population: Age, Sex at Birth and Gender, Type of Dwelling

Release date: June 12, 2023

2021 Census of Population: Age, Sex at Birth and Gender, Type of Dwelling

We'll be looking at the variable of age, sex at birth and gender. We'll also look at type of dwelling. We'll take a brief look at geography. I won't go into too much detail about it, but we'll discuss it in terms of the levels of geography which statistics Canada disseminates data for, and then we'll also take a look at the website in terms of where we can find information from today's release.

2021 Census of Population: Families, households and marital status, Canadian military experience, and Income

Release date: June 05, 2023

2021 Census of Population: Families, households and marital status, Canadian military experience, and Income

We are going to cover the third release of the Statistics Canada census of population.

Market Basket Measure

Release date: May 9, 2023

Market Basket Measure

With the release of Opportunity for All – Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy, by the Government of Canada, the Market Basket Measure (MBM) was established as Canada's Official Poverty Line. According to the MBM, a family lives in poverty if it does not have enough income to purchase a specific basket of goods and services in its community. In this short video, you will learn how the MBM basket is constructed and compared to a family's disposable income when measuring poverty statistics in Canada.

2023 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (CHSCY)

Release date: March 21, 2023

2023 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (CHSCY)

This video provides a description of the objectives and purpose of the Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth.

Education in Canada (American Sign Language)

Release date: January 5, 2023

Education in Canada (American Sign Language)

This American Sign Language video highlights commuting data from the seventh release of the 2021 Census of Population included in The Daily.

How people get to work in Canada (American Sign Language)

Release date: January 5, 2023

How people get to work in Canada (American Sign Language)

This American Sign Language video highlights commuting data from the seventh release of the 2021 Census of Population included in The Daily.

The changing dynamics of the Canadian labour force (American Sign Language)

Release date: January 5, 2023

The changing dynamics of the Canadian labour force (American Sign Language)

This American Sign Language video highlights commuting data from the seventh release of the 2021 Census of Population included in The Daily.

Instruction in the minority official language (American Sign Language)

Release date: January 5, 2023

Instruction in the minority official language (American Sign Language)

This American Sign Language video highlights commuting data from the seventh release of the 2021 Census of Population included in The Daily.

How do persons with disabilities spend their time?

Release date: December 2, 2022

How do persons with disabilities spend their time?

This American Sign Language video examines how persons with disabilities spend their days on selected activities. Analysis of time use opens a window into the experiences of persons with disabilities, particularly their perceptions of time.

Ethnocultural and religious composition of the population (American Sign Language)

Release date: November 9, 2022

Ethnocultural and religious composition of the population (American Sign Language)

This American Sign Language video highlights data on ethnocultural and religious diversity from the sixth release of the 2021 Census of Population included in The Daily.

Portrait of citizenship and immigration in Canada (American Sign Language)

Release date: November 9, 2022

Portrait of citizenship and immigration in Canada (American Sign Language)

This American Sign Language video highlights data on immigration, place of birth and citizenship from the sixth release of the 2021 Census of Population included in The Daily.

Seeing Everyone: Gender Diversity Data

Release date: October 24, 2022

Seeing Everyone: Gender Diversity Data

This event highlights results from the 2021 Census, including new information about sex at birth, gender and diversity of couples.

Canada's housing portrait

Release date: October 14, 2022

Canada's housing portrait

This American Sign Language video highlights housing data from the fifth release of the 2021 Census of Population included in the Daily.

First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada

Release date: October 14, 2022

First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada

This American Sign Language video highlights data on First Nations, Métis and Inuit people from the fifth release of the 2021 Census of Population included in the Daily.

Introduction to the Canadian Survey on Disability, American Sign Language

Release date: May 11, 2022

Introduction to the Canadian Survey on Disability, American Sign Language

This American Sign Language video provides an introduction to the Canadian Survey on Disability. Specifically, it includes a brief description of the benefits of participating in the survey, what participating in the survey involves, how respondents were selected to participate, and information on privacy and confidentiality.

Survey on Savings for Persons with Disabilities, 2020, American Sign Language

Release date: April 04, 2022 Correction date: April 29, 2022

Survey on Savings for Persons with Disabilities, 2020, American Sign Language

This descriptive video provides an American Sign Language translation of the Daily for the Survey on Savings for Persons with Disabilities.

The accessibility experiences of Canadians with difficulties or long-term conditions within federal sector organizations, 2021

Release date: August 18, 2021

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Using data from the Survey on Accessibility in Federal Sector Organizations (SAFSO), this American Sign Language video examines the accessibility barriers that persons with difficulties or long-term conditions encountered during their interactions with federally regulated organizations or businesses.

Introduction to the Survey on Accessibility in Federal Sector Organizations, American Sign Language

Release date: March 8, 2021

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This American Sign Language video highlights data from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability to present certain characteristics of Canadians whose everyday activities are limited by a mobility difficulty. In addition, this video provides a look at the experiences of groups designated as visible minorities who have a disability.

A profile of Canadians with a mobility disability and visible minorities with a disability, American Sign Language

Release date: December 3, 2020

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This American Sign Language video highlights data from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability to present certain characteristics of Canadians whose everyday activities are limited by a mobility difficulty. In addition, this video provides a look at the experiences of groups designated as visible minorities who have a disability.

Impact of COVID-19 on Canadians living with long-term conditions and disabilities, American Sign Language

Release date: August 27, 2020

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From June 23 to July 6, 2020, approximately 13,000 Canadians with long-term conditions or disabilities participated in an online questionnaire "Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians: Living with Long-Term Conditions and Disabilities."

What is the Labour Force Survey?

Release date: September 6, 2019

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An overview of Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey, including key changes over time and examples of how the data are used.

StatCan Research Beat: Economic well-being across generations - Are millennials better or worse off?

Release date: January 28, 2019

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A recent study compares financial outcomes for millennials and generation X when they were younger. A short video provides a quick overview of key points, examining how millennials are doing in terms of wealth and debt levels. It also highlights disparities in wealth among their generation.

StatCan Research Beat: Who are the working women in the top 1%?

Release date: January 28, 2019

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In this edition of StatCan's Research Beat, we'll go over some key findings from a recent study – a first gender-based analysis of workers in the top 1% in Canada. Essentially, based on 2016 Census data, there were some key differences between working women and men with a total income of about $270,000 or more.

StatCan Research Beat: Home care use in Canada

Release date: December 12, 2018

StatCan Research Beat: Home care use in Canada

This video describes home care services in Canada, and discusses who is using them, how they are paid for and whether needs are being met.

Highlights from the Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017, American Sign Language version

Release date: November 28, 2018

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This video features the highlights of the Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017, using ASL.

StatCan Research Beat: Women-owned enterprises in Canada

Release date: October 12, 2018

StatCan's Research Beat - Women-owned enterprises in Canada

Don't miss a beat! Tune in to the very first episode of "StatCan Research Beat". Our Senior Economist, Elizabeth Richards, provides an overview of a new study on women-owned enterprises in Canada.

Statistics for all seasons: A two-minute primer on seasonal adjustment

Release date: Nov 22, 2017

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Seasonal adjustment is a statistical technique used to remove fluctuations in economic data that occur every year at the same time and in a similar fashion. This video provides an overview of seasonal adjustment, how it is used and how it affects the economy.

Meeting of the UN Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicator

Release date: Nov 1, 2017

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On March 28-31, 2017, Statistics Canada hosted participants from 34 countries at the fifth meeting of the United Nations Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) in Ottawa, Canada. Participants discuss the importance of collaborating and coordinating efforts between both statistical offices and countries, as well as the valuable work done by Statistics Canada.

Behind every number: A portrait of Canada

Release date: June 26, 2017

Behind every number: A portrait of Canada

This video takes the viewer on a journey across Canada, highlighting that behind every number, we're writing Canada's story together.

Measuring crime in Canada: A detailed look at the Crime Severity Index

Release date: July 20, 2016

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This video details the Crime Severity Index (CSI)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Your Experience of Price Change

Release date: January 22, 2016

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Your Experience of Price Change

This video explains how and why the price change reported by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) may vary from the prices Canadians see on the shelves. It tells the story of Joe and Izzy, and how they each perceive price change as compared with the CPI.

What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

Release date: December 1, 2015

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This video defines the value-added GDP (PIB valeur ajoutée) and details how it is measured.

Talking Business - Manufacturing

Release date: June 30, 2015

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Discover the importance of manufacturing to the Canadian Economy.

Talking Business - Retail

Release date: June 30, 2015

Discover the importance of retail to the Canadian Economy.

A Statistics Canada Minute - Regional Demography

Release date: June 30, 2015

A video that presents how national demographics can often mask major regional differences.

A Statistics Canada Minute - Immigration and Diversity

Release date: June 30, 2015

A look at immigration in Canada, based on the Demosim Population Projections Program.

Canadian Health Measures Survey: Biobank

Release date: May 1, 2015

Canadian Health Measures Survey Video: Biobank

Informational video for researchers interested in working with biospecimens collected by Statistics Canada's Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS).

Canadian Agriculture Statistics

Release date: November 28, 2014

Canadian Agriculture Statistics

An animated video which illustrates the nature and breadth of the agricultural statistical data collected and disseminated by Statistics Canada.

An overview of Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Release date: August 22, 2014

An Overview of Canada's CPI

This video provides an overview of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It defines the CPI and looks at what it measures and how it is used.

Portrait of Official-Language Minorities in Canada

Release date: April 17, 2014

The video summarizes and updates the analyses that Statistics Canada released in the Portraits of Official-Language Minorities in Canada (Catalogue number89-642-X) series. These portraits are based on a wide range of statistics drawn from the censuses of population and the Survey on the Vitality of Official-Language Minorities.

Census

Here's Why You Should Use Census Data

Release date: November 23, 2023

Video: Here's Why You Should Use Census Data

Let's start making sense of census data. It's a powerful tool to make data-driven decisions, like market research for a small business or employment trends for post-secondary students.

Census: Partners using our data, Part 4

Release date: January 5, 2022

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Our valued partners highlight how Census data is used by their organizations.

Census: Partners using our data, Part 3

Release date: October 6, 2022

Video: 2021-census-partners-using-our-data, Part 3

Our valued partners highlight how Census data is used by their organizations.

2021 Census: New Indigenous content

Release date: September 12, 2022

2021 Census: New Indigenous content

For the first time, the 2021 Census of Population included a question on Enrollment under an Inuit land claims agreement and one on membership in a Métis organization or Settlement. These questions will help to fill data gaps on Indigenous peoples.

Linguistic diversity and use of English and French in Canada

Release date: September 1, 2022

Linguistic diversity and use of English and French in Canada

This American Sign Language video highlights language data from the fourth release of the 2021 Census of Population included in the Daily.

Income profile of Canadians

Release date: August 12, 2022

Income profile of Canadians

This American Sign Language video highlights income data from the third release of the 2021 Census of Population included in the Daily.

Canadian Military Experience

Release date: August 12, 2022

Canadian Military Experience

This American Sign Language video highlights military experience data from the third release of the 2021 Census of Population included in the Daily.

A portrait of Canada's families

Release date: August 12, 2022

A portrait of Canada's families

This American Sign Language video highlights families data from the third release of the 2021 Census of Population included in the Daily.

Census: Partners using our data, Part 2

Release date: July 20, 2022

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Our valued partners highlight how Census data is used by their organizations.

Goldy Hyder: The Importance of the 2021 Census

Release date: June 24, 2022

Video: Goldy Hyder: The Importance of the 2021 Census

Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, explains the importance of the 2021 Census data to the business community.

Canada's shifting demographic profile

Release date: May 11, 2022

Video: Canada's shifting demographic profile

The 2021 Census of Population included for the first time a question on gender and the precision of "at birth" on the sex question, allowing all cisgender, transgender and non-binary individuals to report their gender.

Census: Partners using our data

Release date: May 6, 2022

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Our valued partners highlight how Census data is used by their organizations.

2021 Census: Sex at birth and gender - the whole picture

Release date: April 6, 2022

Video: 2021 Census: Sex at birth and gender - the whole picture

This video presents information on the new gender question in the 2021 Census and the added precision of 'at birth' to the sex question. It highlights the importance of these modifications for greater data inclusivity and the benefits for all individuals in Canada.

Canada tops G7 growth despite COVID, American Sign Language

Release date: February 18, 2022

Video: Canada tops G7 growth despite COVID, American Sign Language

This American Sign Language video includes highlights from the first release of the 2021 Census of Population included in the Daily.

2021 Census: Thank you, Canada!

Release date: November 17, 2021

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Canada, thank you for participating in the 2021 Census.

The 2021 Census is here!

Release date: May 10, 2021

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Message from Chief Statistician Anil Arora about the 2021 Census.

Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts (CanCHECs): Creation of a new health surveillance program

Release date: December 18, 2019

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This video describes a new health surveillance program at Statistics Canada: The Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort (CanCHEC).

Archived – Making informed decisions with census data

Release date: November 28, 2018

The high-quality data from the census allow our governments, businesses and community leaders to make informed decisions with confidence.

Sharing Your Story with Census Data

Release date: February 8, 2018

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Discover how census data can be used to tell your community's stories.

Archived – 2016 Census: Welcome to Canada: 150 years of immigration

Release date: October 25, 2017

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Based on 2016 Census data, this video provides an overview of immigration in Canada over the past 150 years.

Archived – 2016 Census: The Canadian families of today and yesteryear

Release date: August 2, 2017

2016 Census: The Canadian families of today and yesteryear

This video presents an overview of 2016 Census data on families, households and marital status.

Archived – 2016 Census: Population trends in Canada by age and sex

Release date: May 3, 2017

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This video takes a look at the population trends in Canada by age and sex.

Archived – 2016 Census: 150 years of population growth in Canada

Release date: February 8, 2017

2016 Census: 150 years of population growth in Canada

This video takes a historical look at the population counts of Canada, from 1871 to 2016.

Archived – 2016 Census: 150 years of urbanization in Canada

Release date: February 8, 2017

2016 Census: 150 years of urbanization in Canada

This video presents the key results of the 2016 Census on population counts.

Archived – From start to finish: An exclusive look at the making of the 2016 Census

Release date: February 1, 2017

From start to finish: An exclusive look at the making of the 2016 Census

Data moves us forward.That's why we at Statistics Canada work hard to ensure our census is a success.

Archived – 2016 Census: Thank You Canada!

Release date: August 29, 2016

The 2016 Census is a success...

Thank you, Canada, for making this our best census since 1666!

Archived – How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census

Release date: April 24, 2016

Benefits from the 2016 Census

By completing your 2016 Census questionnaire, you provide crucial data that could be used in the planning of services such as bus routes, hospitals and housing.

Archived – Ben's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)

Release date: April 28, 2016

Ben's Story

Census information is important for all communities.

Archived – Elsa's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)

Release date: April 28, 2016

Elsa's Story

Census information is crucial for community planning.

Archived – Jason's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)

Release date: April 28, 2016

Jason's Story

Census data are used for planning services such as schools and public transportation.

Archived – Kalene's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)

Release date: April 28, 2016

Kalene's Story

Census information is vital for planning services.

Archived – Mike's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)

Release date: April 28, 2016

Mike's Story

Census information is used in planning police and fire services.

Archived – 2016 Census of Agriculture benefits farmers

Release date: April 28, 2016

2016 Census of Agriculture benefits farmers

The Census of Agriculture provides crucial data that decision makers will use to ensure they are acting in the interests of farm operators, farm communities and agricultural operations across Canada. Be part of the dialogue - complete your questionnaire online in May!

Language

Release date: October 24, 2012

Annie Turner, Analyst, presents a national overview of the language data, 2011 Census.

Families, Households, and Marital Status

Release date: September 19, 2012

Anne Milan, Sociologist, presents a national overview of the family, household and marital status data, 2011 Census.

Age and Sex

Release date: May 29, 2012

Laurent Martel, Demography Expert, presents an overview of the age and sex data, 2011 Census, at the national level.

Population and Dwelling Counts

Release date: February 8, 2012

Laurent Martel, Demography Expert, presents the highlights of the 2011 Census Population and dwelling counts.

National Household Survey

Aboriginal Peoples

Release date: May 8, 2013

Annie Turner, Analyst, presents a brief portrait of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.

Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity

Release date: May 8, 2013

Tina Chui, Sociologist, presents a brief overview of immigration and ethnocultural diversity in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.

Education

Release date: June 26, 2013

Sarah Jane Ferguson, Analyst, presents a brief portrait of education in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.

Labour

Release date: June 26, 2013

Vincent Ferrao, Analyst, presents a brief overview of labour in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.

Income

Release date: September 11, 2013

Brian Murphy, Economist, presents a brief portrait of income in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.

Housing

Release date: September 11, 2013

Jerry Situ, Senior analyst, presents a brief overview of housing in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.

Tutorials

Community Fire Risk Reduction

Release date: August 17, 2022

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Community Fire Risk Reduction Dashboard: A geospatial tool to identify at-risk neighbourhoods and to target fire prevention

New Canadian International Merchandise Trade (CIMT) Web Application

Release date: October 5, 2021

New Canadian International Merchandise Trade (CIMT) Web Application

Discover this modern tool which will provide Statistics Canada's trade data users with a number of enhancements, including access to the full 8-digit (exports) and 10-digit (imports) Harmonized System product categories, as well as insights on CIMT in a more user-friendly, efficient and visually appealing manner.

The upcoming Canadian International Merchandise Trade Web Application

Release date: June 8, 2021

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More user-friendly, efficient and visually appealing Canadian International Merchandise Trade tool coming this fall.

What's new on our website

Release date: June 2, 2018

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Discover the new features of Statistics Canada's Website

How to use the data tables

Release date: June 2, 2018

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Discover the new display and functionality of Statistics Canada data tables

Careers

Statistics Canada Recruitment for Youth

Release date: November 15, 2022

Statistics Canada Recruitment for Youth

Your work environment is what you make it, and we want the youth of today to shape the future of our organization. This video showcases various career paths one could take within Statistics Canada.

Archived – 2016 Census jobs for seniors

Release date: February 29, 2016

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Help make a lasting contribution to your community. Join the 2016 Census team!

Archived – 2016 Census jobs for young adults

Release date: February 29, 2016

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Are you looking for a dynamic way to get involved in your community?

Archived – 2016 Census jobs for students

Release date: February 29, 2016

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Looking for a job? Join the 2016 Census team today!

Archived – 2016 Census jobs for all Canadians

Release date: February 29, 2016

2016 Census jobs for all Canadians

Positions are now available across Canada for the 2016 Census.

Archived – Get Involved in Your Community: 2016 Census Jobs

Release date: February 8, 2016

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Are you looking for a dynamic way to get involved in your community? Statistics Canada is currently accepting applications for 2016 Census positions across Canada.

 
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